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What did you do to your Sedan today?

Old 06-23-2018, 02:52 PM
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I got my Konis for $795 shipped from a vendor, so $200-300 difference if you can score a deal. Definitely worth it. PM some vendors, they frequently sell under MSRP
Old 06-24-2018, 12:07 PM
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Finally got around to cleaning up the Motordyne intake manifold. Went through about 50 Q-tips lol. Decided to wrap the plates. Still need holes for the hardware.



Old 06-24-2018, 01:01 PM
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Changed the oil and adjusted the firmness all around on my shocks.


I have an appointment to get new rear tires installed tomorrow. I couldn't find my tread depth gauge, but after about 15K I still have some life on them, but I'm tired of the looseness. At this depth, I'm getting tire spin on just about every aggressive up/down shift. TCS actually flashes on 3-4 shifts


Old 06-24-2018, 06:17 PM
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Man, I wish I was close to you, I'd buy those from ya. Plenty o' life yet.
Old 06-24-2018, 06:34 PM
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Lol no cord showing or anything
Old 06-24-2018, 06:38 PM
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Y’all think I should hold off swapping on the new ones? It’s just that suddenly I’m losing traction where before I wasn’t.
Old 06-24-2018, 06:44 PM
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It’s really your call... I’d ride them for another 4K and just drive acCORDingly lol
Old 06-24-2018, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Lego_Maniac
Y’all think I should hold off swapping on the new ones? It’s just that suddenly I’m losing traction where before I wasn’t.
I would keep using them. The wear looks completely even. I'd guess you've got 3-5k miles left on those tires. Forget about it, and put this on your schedule for review again in September.
Old 06-24-2018, 07:11 PM
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That's an expensive tire to have that much tread left and not have decent traction.
Old 06-24-2018, 09:56 PM
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And it does not make sense that you would have less traction in dry conditions. The depth is really just for clearing water and snow, the flat rubber is what grips the road under accel/decel.
Old 06-24-2018, 11:53 PM
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Tires heat cycle and become harder over time. Also, the compound might change.
Old 06-25-2018, 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by slartibartfast
Tires heat cycle and become harder over time. Also, the compound might change.

They're over a year old and have been subject to freezing temperatures on occasion, IDK,


I think you guys have convinced me to hold out a few more months.
Old 06-25-2018, 08:49 AM
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Got my D2 racing coil-overs in this weekend so went onto install went really well on the drivers side rear got it in and ready for adjustment. Jumped to the passenger rear and the fun begins... the lower strut bolt was FROZEN in the bushing tried everything so I resorted to drilling it out took some time. But finally got it with the bushing still in tact always something fun hahaha had to get everything together to be able to get to work today. In the end these coil-overs are pretty damn nice adjusted the dampening 13 clicks from hard and my ride is really nice, a bit more stiff but seems a bit more forgiving on bigger bumps than oem. This weekend I will be throwing the fronts in and adjusting height to where it should be (Higher). Now for one question should I be ok this low for a few days? wear on tire is no concern i plan to get new soon due to winter tires but don't want it to be unsafe. But to add in I have to say I'm happy with my purchase of D2 coil-overs can not wait to get the fronts in and get it at that nice height I want.


Old 06-25-2018, 09:02 AM
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^^^^Glad you're off to a really good start, might soak your front shock fasteners w/a 50:50 mix of ATF and Acetone, the best stuff for breaking rusty bolts.
Old 06-25-2018, 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by blnewt
^^^^Glad you're off to a really good start, might soak your front shock fasteners w/a 50:50 mix of ATF and Acetone, the best stuff for breaking rusty bolts.
I have to thank you again (like i did 20 times in my other post) a lot of your tips helped majorly with deciding to diy had help from a mechanic friend but was a good install. I'll definitely hit the bolts to be safe.

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