I agree!! Nice clean work there. It's great to save a couple of bucks and have an engaging little project. Perfect!

Sean

 

I had the rear differential bushings replaced with the Whiteline version today. Dropped the car off at SOHO Motorsports at 9:00, and picked her back up at 1:30.

There is, somewhat surprisingly, what seems like a little more noise that the stock bushings, but nothing I consider excessive. The rear is tighter, shifts aren't as clunky, and there is less movement in the engine/transmission when getting in/out of the throttle.

And i got into the throttle a lot. Because it was 65*, the sun was shining, the windows were down and I lack the willpower to not to indulge in 7500 rpm

 

^^What was the price tag for the repair? Maybe the bushing will loosen up slightly with use.

 

Had a productive first day of 2017, can't promise the rest of the year will go like this

 

Well you've got 355 days to recover!

 

Must be a short year lol

 

Didn't you know?

This year's a leap-week...

Sean

 

lol, that's funny, I must've picked up Dyslexia to go w/my newest afflictions
I thought 365, but my "other" mind got in the way and inserted 356

Remember guys, you'll get old too, so be kind

 

All good Blnewt, we hare just having fun at the expense of others.... being the kids that we are

 

Added more screws under the front end that were missing from the underneath covers and lip. I've never seen a car with so many missing or wrong screws underneath. It scares me that this car was wrecked and put back together in someones backyard. There is also what a appears to be shotty repairs on the rear, along with wide gaps from the bumper to rear quarter. Either way i've almost installed all the missing clips, fasteners, and screw/bolts missing. On to more productive things in the coming weeks like oil, splash guards, and differential fluid C/O.

 

ordered some fast intentions resonated test pipes. (apparently, I hate my neighbors).

Akebono Calipers are sitting in my spare room. Got a call from the local shop that my rotors, pads and stainless steel brake lines are in. Brakes aren't done yet, so waiting a bit to put them on.

Went with 2 piece stop tech fronts, 1 piece rears, Hawk HPS pads.

 

Very nice.

 

Nice set-up. You are going to be amazed at the difference in braking. I have the same basic set-up except with Racing Brake 2-pc Rotors and couldn't be happier with it! I even find myself braking later/harder just because I can... just have to make sure to watch your rearview mirror.

 

Gavingw, did you request the piping diameter to match your GThaus? When I spoke with FI, they usually create 2.25'' ID for the sedan w/ 10'' resonators.

Something worth mentioning given the price of the pipes along with the lead time.

 

The rest of us must hate our families..... but we love our cars