Sedan Chat Thread
08-05-2014, 11:10 AM
#3481
Got the FI catback installed yesterday, it sounded perfect with the 18" resonators. Not nearly as loud as I expected which is good because I plan on going with test pipes or lth down the road. Fitment was beyond perfect, the shop got the sways and cbe done in less than 2hrs. FI did the small things like proper exhaust gaskets and spacers for the middle crossbar. Zero drone, very deep sounding. Hopefully no leaks arise in the next few weeks.
08-05-2014, 11:22 AM
#3482
Jealous of the exhaust !!! Indeed I'm sure it does sound great as pretty much any setup of the FI, whether 18 or 12" resonators or even non resonated too just a difference in loudness I guess. How do you like them Hotchkis sways? I'm planning on getting them in the near future !
The exhaust is nice...I keep wanting to cold start it!
08-05-2014, 11:43 AM
#3483
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08-05-2014, 12:06 PM
#3484
Haven't really driven it hard yet, in regular driving I swear it doesn't make a difference yet. I haven't whipped it or hit any nice off ramps. I think it is good that it doesn't change daily driving much because that could be a negative as the ride is already firm enough for a sedan. It is set to the middle hole in the rear. In a week or so I'll give a proper update on the sways.
The exhaust is nice...I keep wanting to cold start it!
The exhaust is nice...I keep wanting to cold start it!
just stop.. lol 
08-05-2014, 12:49 PM
#3485
The joys of working from home, took the car out for a spirited drive. YES the sways are worth it, going slightly overspeed through turn the car feels more nimble/flat and not like a BBW trying to salsa dance.
Do it NOW or wait for a used set (what I did). But don't forget with used you need to regrease.
Do it NOW or wait for a used set (what I did). But don't forget with used you need to regrease.
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08-05-2014, 01:04 PM
#3486
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I strongly suspect you will need to re-grease at least once a year, if not twice, regardless of new or used bushings.
ES sells a very reasonably priced swaybar bracket with a zerk fitting. I've been giving that serious consideration. Thing is, then I'd need a small grease gun for that little fitting, and pre-lube grease for the gun. I haven't researched any of that yet, other than to know the little tub of ES pre-lube all by itself was kind of expensive. And something about the design makes me suspicious of the grease coverage through the fitting, as opposed to doing it by hand. IDK... need to research this more.
ES sells a very reasonably priced swaybar bracket with a zerk fitting. I've been giving that serious consideration. Thing is, then I'd need a small grease gun for that little fitting, and pre-lube grease for the gun. I haven't researched any of that yet, other than to know the little tub of ES pre-lube all by itself was kind of expensive. And something about the design makes me suspicious of the grease coverage through the fitting, as opposed to doing it by hand. IDK... need to research this more.
08-05-2014, 09:17 PM
#3487
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My sways came with the grease zerks in the fittings, just regreased them when I got an alignment. Awesome, awesome mod.
On another note, I hot a bump so hard today my windshield wipers came on. I'm thinking it's safe to say I hit the bumpstop. Starting to wonder if I got the wrong springs in a box marked correctly.
On another note, I hot a bump so hard today my windshield wipers came on. I'm thinking it's safe to say I hit the bumpstop. Starting to wonder if I got the wrong springs in a box marked correctly.
08-05-2014, 09:42 PM
#3488
My sways came with the grease zerks in the fittings, just regreased them when I got an alignment. Awesome, awesome mod.
On another note, I hot a bump so hard today my windshield wipers came on. I'm thinking it's safe to say I hit the bumpstop. Starting to wonder if I got the wrong springs in a box marked correctly.
On another note, I hot a bump so hard today my windshield wipers came on. I'm thinking it's safe to say I hit the bumpstop. Starting to wonder if I got the wrong springs in a box marked correctly.
08-05-2014, 09:49 PM
#3490
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I think so, it's been over a month and I've been traveling but I'll try and double check if I can.
Spring heights are good, ride is overall good except for the damn mountains in the road.
Spring heights are good, ride is overall good except for the damn mountains in the road.
08-05-2014, 10:16 PM
#3491
My sways came with the grease zerks in the fittings, just regreased them when I got an alignment. Awesome, awesome mod.
On another note, I hot a bump so hard today my windshield wipers came on. I'm thinking it's safe to say I hit the bumpstop. Starting to wonder if I got the wrong springs in a box marked correctly.
On another note, I hot a bump so hard today my windshield wipers came on. I'm thinking it's safe to say I hit the bumpstop. Starting to wonder if I got the wrong springs in a box marked correctly.
08-05-2014, 10:24 PM
#3492
Got the FI catback installed yesterday, it sounded perfect with the 18" resonators. Not nearly as loud as I expected which is good because I plan on going with test pipes or lth down the road. Fitment was beyond perfect, the shop got the sways and cbe done in less than 2hrs. FI did the small things like proper exhaust gaskets and spacers for the middle crossbar. Zero drone, very deep sounding. Hopefully no leaks arise in the next few weeks.
08-05-2014, 11:53 PM
#3494
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I strongly suspect you will need to re-grease at least once a year, if not twice, regardless of new or used bushings.
ES sells a very reasonably priced swaybar bracket with a zerk fitting. I've been giving that serious consideration. Thing is, then I'd need a small grease gun for that little fitting, and pre-lube grease for the gun. I haven't researched any of that yet, other than to know the little tub of ES pre-lube all by itself was kind of expensive. And something about the design makes me suspicious of the grease coverage through the fitting, as opposed to doing it by hand. IDK... need to research this more.
ES sells a very reasonably priced swaybar bracket with a zerk fitting. I've been giving that serious consideration. Thing is, then I'd need a small grease gun for that little fitting, and pre-lube grease for the gun. I haven't researched any of that yet, other than to know the little tub of ES pre-lube all by itself was kind of expensive. And something about the design makes me suspicious of the grease coverage through the fitting, as opposed to doing it by hand. IDK... need to research this more.
I picked up a new set of bleeder caps today, thinking about popping a set on the sway bar also. Haven't decided yet.
I also, don't laugh cause it's such a minuscule item I can't believe I did it, swapped out my valve stem caps.
But I kinda dig them
