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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 08:53 AM
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Looking nice Chris, but some more questions need to be answered~
How many Sammies got destroyed and what's the skinny on the visit from the Sheriff???
I only killed 4 Sammies. I should have gotten a lighter beer.

The Sheriff was a nice 30 minute distraction. My wife misjudged a parking space and hit a car. She left a note, but it got rained on and they could only read her name, so they called the Charlotte PD, who in turn called the Union county sheriff, who pulled into my driveway looking for my wife. But he had the wrong name, so we chatted while he waited for a call back with the right name.

I like to say my wife was the subject of a multi jurisdiction man hunt, because it pisses her off
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac
Operation Koni + Swife Installation = complete

I started at about 11, and I finished at 6. Yeah, 7 hours. But I had several interruptions, my sister-in-law and her 3 kids, my father/mother in-law and a surprise visit from the sheriff

That 7 hour total does at least include getting the car jacked up and cleaning up everything and putting my tools away

I could do it a lot faster if I was doing it again.

Anyway, no real problems. The bolt that everyone seems to have problems with only caused me issues on the passenger side. I supported the A-Arm with my jack on the driver side--other wise you're just torquing the suspension down--and it came right off. Not on the passenger side. Used a 6 point wrench and a dead blow hammer. Problem solved. You probably don't want to do this job with 12 point sockets/wrenches, 6 points are a must.

I drove a couple laps around my neighborhood and was pleased. No squeaks or any bad noises. Feels tight. Driving impressions tomorrow. Because inlaws.


Looking good man, need to see it in person. Or maybe ride in it... its coming along great though.
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Rochester
OK. Then how come AroundTheG37 and I have a 0.3* and 0.4* difference in our rear camber alignment? We're both dropped on Swifts, each with a RWD Sport Sedan, and each with 19" wheels?

There's quite a few parts that come into play when you alter your suspension geometry, and the correlation between camber and toe. One alignment may be heavier in camber and lighter in toe, and one alignment tech may be more proficient than the other. With OEM parts there's not as much wiggle room for the tech to show his skill but it still can make a difference.
It really doesn't take much adjustment variance to be a few tenths different in camber. And I'm sure you've seen enough examples on this site w/ seemingly identical suspension setups where the alignment data is rarely identical.
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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It really doesn't take much adjustment variance to be a few tenths different in camber. And I'm sure you've seen enough examples on this site w/ seemingly identical suspension setups where the alignment data is rarely identical.
Yes, I have. You don't get points for being practical, damn it. Ignore my layman's OCD.

But I thanked your post anyway... not that I'm trying to push you over 1000 or anything.
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac
I only killed 4 Sammies. I should have gotten a lighter beer.

The Sheriff was a nice 30 minute distraction. My wife misjudged a parking space and hit a car. She left a note, but it got rained on and they could only read her name, so they called the Charlotte PD, who in turn called the Union county sheriff, who pulled into my driveway looking for my wife. But he had the wrong name, so we chatted while he waited for a call back with the right name.

I like to say my wife was the subject of a multi jurisdiction man hunt, because it pisses her off
Wow, sounds like quite a day, at least her honesty probably helped in the end
Glad it all worked out and hopefully your wife's situation goes smoothly.
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 12:07 PM
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she has been through the snow,
she has been through the desert,

100k n gunnin!

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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 03:12 PM
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Fast intentions exhaust was easier than I imagined. Everything bolted up fine and it lined it up perfectly. Initial impressions are it sounds great outside the car but I wish it was bit louder. Review to come soon.
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by AroundTheG37
Fast intentions exhaust was easier than I imagined. Everything bolted up fine and it lined it up perfectly. Initial impressions are it sounds great outside the car but I wish it was bit louder. Review to come soon.
Do you have HFC?
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Paratrooper
Looking good man, need to see it in person. Or maybe ride in it... its coming along great though.
Thanks! I'm really happy with the results!
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Old Aug 10, 2014 | 11:25 PM
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I'll just leave this here

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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by nishfish871
Do you have HFC?
Nope, catback with 12 inch resonators. loving the sound but wish it was louder.......
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by Mik3G37S
I'll just leave this here

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Lol did you take that pic with a Nokia flip phone?

Looks really nice! loving that IPL and Drop on a sedan! or are you fooling us again with PS?
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 12:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Mik3G37S
I'll just leave this here

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Even though the pic was taken with a potato I can still see the obvious higher front when compared to the rear.......let me guess, swift springs?
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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 01:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Mik3G37S
I'll just leave this here

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Looks good Mike! How do you like the ride so far?

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Even though the pic was taken with a potato I can still see the obvious higher front when compared to the rear.......let me guess, swift springs?
Nope... Eibach, if they're anything like mine they will drop a little more once they settle in.

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Old Aug 11, 2014 | 02:13 AM
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Originally Posted by AroundTheG37
Even though the pic was taken with a potato I can still see the obvious higher front when compared to the rear.......let me guess, swift springs?
Is there an issue with Swifts?


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