Upgrade X to xS on 2011?
because I think those are "kids" cars..( I had 2 EVO's) Just being older and going to have a family I wanted something different.
Rex, did you get aftermarket tighter sways? With the BBK do you have the 17's or upgrade your rims? I understand still won't be the S because of the components and height difference but I have the x because I live in the snow belt. I wanted the SC just for a little extra fun. I really don't need the extra power for the twisties as it has enough. Problem is in the turns where I have been used to a lower car with stiffer suspension and larger rims the x just seems on the edge of flipping. That's really where I want to tighten her up.
With that being said, I am trying to see if anyone has:
1. Switched components from an x to an xS- possibly cheaper? Is this even worth to do?
2. Merely upgraded sways/added struts/rims(18 or 19) ect from the xS with better difference
3. With expectation that I am preparing for a SC kit prob to the 410hp, with the current tires/suspension I think with the TC off I'd be all over the place as it will revert 25/75 diff. At least in snow it does!
With that being said, I am trying to see if anyone has:
1. Switched components from an x to an xS- possibly cheaper? Is this even worth to do?
2. Merely upgraded sways/added struts/rims(18 or 19) ect from the xS with better difference
3. With expectation that I am preparing for a SC kit prob to the 410hp, with the current tires/suspension I think with the TC off I'd be all over the place as it will revert 25/75 diff. At least in snow it does!
Suspension wise I would love to go with Konis and swifts but so far that doesn't appear possible with the X. I'm told there are now three choices for coilovers for the x but I need to confirm, I know I don't want to bag it. I may just add swift springs and camber kits but I'm still on the fence.
I've added the BBK and paddles, with the sways I think I'm running better than a stock xS but not as well as the RWD s. Twisties are a lot more fun now. A couple more tweaks and I think I'll have her about as good as I'm going to get her.
Figure sways, new, at around $340. BBK.... Hard to say, I got my original set installed at well, let's just say it was a very good price. Just bought a second set of calipers with lines and pads etc for $850, hoping to sell them once I get everything swapped out and around. But you'd still need rotors which will vary depending on what you want to send. Paddles... I think $150 or so?
I dunno if any of that helps?
As for the WRX/EVO comment, I was actually about to buy a WRX and stage II it when I found the g37x. My wife did not like the "tweaner car". However, I have always done all my own work, fully stripped two motorcycles to the frame and multiple mods on variety of cars and one truck. I went with the sport look/luxury feel but I'm a racer at heart. So since I sold my bike I'm looking to get the most out of what I have. After next year money won't be an issue, neither will tools. Dropping a SC would be a way for me to have new excitement without going and dropping 60k on a used GTR. I figure whats 10k vs that.
I'm dragging my feet a little right now because I want to run a set of PSS and it's too cold right now. Let me know how soon you're looking to make the change and maybe we can work something out. If you do want them I'll toss the spacers in too in case you do go BBK in the future or simply want to run flush.
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