Suspension FINALLY on....WOOOOOHOOOOOO
06-26-2004, 11:29 AM
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Suspension FINALLY on....WOOOOOHOOOOOO
After way too much time I finally got my drop. Illumina's 4/F 4/R, Progress Springs, Progress RSB, CustomMaxima FSTB riding on Motegi Racing 19" F55's wrapped in Toyo Proxes 4's.
This is a completely DIFFERENT car. As long as I'm successful at dodging potholes the rides a little stiff but nothing worse than an M3. That's my opinion, I like a firm ride. I'm enjoying the 4/4 settings so much that I might just jump up to 5/5. The sticky feeling through the twisties is absolutely amazing, and the highway ride is awesome.
Ride height is exactly at 26 1/4 front and back with 1 week worth of driving. Housecor has the height at 26F & 25 7/8R. I'm figuring mine will settle into this range.
I wish I was able to post pics, I'd put up a bunch....I'l try to get it on Cardomain soon.
A little story about the install...I have a great relationship with the service department at my dealer and the only person to touch my car is a master mechanic. They have done anything I've asked including replacing my MAF (twice). When I finally collected all the pieces of my suspension, I went to the dealer and asked how much to install Springs, Struts, RSB & FSTB? The number they gave me was off the frickin' chart. $600+ on a sliding scale with a rate that increases with time. The final estimate was $650-$800. When I stopped laughing and calling them theives, the mechanic that works on my car walked outside with me and gave me his cell number. I got the same work done for $200.
I want to extend a HUGE thanks to all the board members who helped in this tough decision. BTW, I have an Eibach Pro Kit for 5th Gen. for sale still in the box if anyone is interested.
This is a completely DIFFERENT car. As long as I'm successful at dodging potholes the rides a little stiff but nothing worse than an M3. That's my opinion, I like a firm ride. I'm enjoying the 4/4 settings so much that I might just jump up to 5/5. The sticky feeling through the twisties is absolutely amazing, and the highway ride is awesome.
Ride height is exactly at 26 1/4 front and back with 1 week worth of driving. Housecor has the height at 26F & 25 7/8R. I'm figuring mine will settle into this range.
I wish I was able to post pics, I'd put up a bunch....I'l try to get it on Cardomain soon.
A little story about the install...I have a great relationship with the service department at my dealer and the only person to touch my car is a master mechanic. They have done anything I've asked including replacing my MAF (twice). When I finally collected all the pieces of my suspension, I went to the dealer and asked how much to install Springs, Struts, RSB & FSTB? The number they gave me was off the frickin' chart. $600+ on a sliding scale with a rate that increases with time. The final estimate was $650-$800. When I stopped laughing and calling them theives, the mechanic that works on my car walked outside with me and gave me his cell number. I got the same work done for $200.
I want to extend a HUGE thanks to all the board members who helped in this tough decision. BTW, I have an Eibach Pro Kit for 5th Gen. for sale still in the box if anyone is interested.
You should know that by now....
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06-26-2004, 05:09 PM
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Great choices, and sounds like you got an excellent deal on the labor. My Progress took awhile to settle into the 26" so you'll likely get there.
Get that Cardomain site up. Bring on the pics.
Get that Cardomain site up. Bring on the pics.
Pictures........
for this or hung by your *****....whichever comes first......
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