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06-25-2019, 08:27 PM | #1 |
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Couple Observations I thought I would share
Howdy all
Recently I bought a couple things for the car. First I replaced the headlights with OE replacements. Mine had started to corrode/peel especially the driver side. Both were fairly pitted as well. Held up well though for 16 years and 109k miles. Secondly, finally grabbed the eibach sway bars I have wanted for a while. Especially after I rebuilt the majority of the suspension 2 years ago. First observation from an installation stand point. The ends links they send with the kit are too short. Fortunately I had replaced my stockers with energy suspension end links years ago, so I just used the new bushings and updated everything except the actual link. Second thing I was not overly impressed with was the rear bar mounting hardware. Keep in mind I have JM weight jackers and not stock arms in the rear. The bolts seem to be fairly light duty and the nuts are only about half as tall as you would expect for a suspension related part. Everything fits and lined up just fine, car is tight, was able to drop the Illuminas back to the #3 setting up front from the #4... Car handles great, very flat, a little more twitchy, but clearly more connected. I will be replacing the rear mounting bolts this weekend. Just need to go find some appropriate grade 8’s Happy overall, but thought I would share. Now if I can just decide if I want to do Mac longtubes or BBK... Peace...
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06-25-2019, 11:49 PM | #2 | |
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Re: Couple Observations I thought I would share
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1 5/8 primaries into 2.5 collectors is most ideal for a bolt-on car. 1 3/4 primaries into 2.5 collectors for boosted cars under 700rwhp.
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06-26-2019, 04:00 PM | #3 |
Lorraine's driver
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Location: Indianapolis, IN
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Re: Couple Observations I thought I would share
Nice! I've been wanting to upgrade the front and back sway bars to Eibach as well. I'm hoping they go well with the Sportlines. Let us know what you find with the hardware. I'll purchase the same when I buy mine.
My biggest thing looming is brakes. The more I think about it, I'll likely take mine apart and get the calipers sand blasted and painted. Then just get some nice rust resistant rotors and new hardware. The brake kits are so expensive and I really doubt I'll have enough power mods to warrant the upgrade LOL.
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06-26-2019, 10:54 PM | #4 |
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Re: Couple Observations I thought I would share
I will post up what I do with the hardware...
On the header issue, I agree about using the stainless vs the mild, but there is a $1000.00 difference which is why I am on the fence. Lethal has the c/c macs with catted x for 1050.00 Kooks and ARH without c/c are @ 1850.00 add for c/c and you are over 2k... Tough decision at that price point...
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06-27-2019, 06:50 AM | #5 | |
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06-27-2019, 12:17 PM | #6 | |
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06-27-2019, 07:10 PM | #7 |
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I'd pay the extra for stainless especially if you plan on keeping the car a while. I'm going kooks eventually. I've learned the hard way you get what you pay for when it comes to exhaust.
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06-27-2019, 11:43 PM | #8 |
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Re: Couple Observations I thought I would share
Rockauto has some "remanufactured" replacements. I am sure there are some NOS parts out there somewhere...
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06-27-2019, 11:46 PM | #9 | |
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Been thinking about this when I need to re-do my fronts...
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06-28-2019, 06:34 AM | #10 | |
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