What did you do to your Sedan today?
Productive weekend: 30,000 mile maintenance: Mobile 1 synthetic oil change w/filter, Mobile 1 synthetic rear diff change, new air filters, cabin filter, wipers, and rotated tires. I waited on brake fluid change for now as the pads are getting low so plan to do new rotors/pads/fluid toward end of summer.
Also finally got around to installing my Swift Springs, had to wrestle a little with the fronts getting the assembly out of the fork but otherwise with a impact wrench and 1100ft/lb of torque bolt removal was a breeze. The rears took less than 30 min combined. Having spent years working on Honda/Acura rear suspensions that always had issues with frozen bolts in the rear lower control arms this was a breeze and result was exactly what I was looking for. Will post pics once it settles in a few days.
Also finally got around to installing my Swift Springs, had to wrestle a little with the fronts getting the assembly out of the fork but otherwise with a impact wrench and 1100ft/lb of torque bolt removal was a breeze. The rears took less than 30 min combined. Having spent years working on Honda/Acura rear suspensions that always had issues with frozen bolts in the rear lower control arms this was a breeze and result was exactly what I was looking for. Will post pics once it settles in a few days.
In for pics!
Originally Posted by B_real45
The original upper arms not those newest designs. I did notice mine came with the ball joints set the correct way. I remember reading some of them came with the SPC logo facing inwards. I was going to wait about a thousand miles or so before posting a review on the coilovers and exhaust.
They were a breeze to install. The only "difficult" part is having to compress the OEM springs to remove the top perch for the fronts. Rear toe bolts were installed too.. Wasn't hard, just nerve-racking because we didn't want to mess up the cut.
My initial thoughts on the coilovers are extremely positive! No noise and smooth riding. I still need an alignment but so far they're fantastic.
They were a breeze to install. The only "difficult" part is having to compress the OEM springs to remove the top perch for the fronts. Rear toe bolts were installed too.. Wasn't hard, just nerve-racking because we didn't want to mess up the cut.
My initial thoughts on the coilovers are extremely positive! No noise and smooth riding. I still need an alignment but so far they're fantastic.
I have SPC UCA w/ the turnbuckle on each arm.
Also the similar model RCA and bolt kit. I haven't installed them yet. waiting for my coilovers.
I replaced my wheel hub because the bearing was going bad also fixed my exhaust leak in my flex pipe
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Okay after a few days of driving with the Cusco STB I have to say I do indeed notice less front body roll.
The front feels a smidge more responsive and less wallowy/leany on the turns.
Night and day? No but more than I expected...as I didn't really expect any improvement at all.
Okay after a few days of driving with the Cusco STB I have to say I do indeed notice less front body roll.
The front feels a smidge more responsive and less wallowy/leany on the turns.
Night and day? No but more than I expected...as I didn't really expect any improvement at all.
The front feels a smidge more responsive and less wallowy/leany on the turns.
Night and day? No but more than I expected...as I didn't really expect any improvement at all.
However, I suspect that situation is more noticeable in the RWD crowd than it would be in your AWD Sedan.
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Yesterday I made the adjustment to my Eibach rear sway bar - moved it from the conservative setting to the "middle" setting. Car felt solid and since we've had a few dry days I pushed the car on some nice turns and twisty roads.
I think I would feel even more confident when I'll be on wider performance tires & being lowered using the middle setting. I'm currently on stock 17's A/S tires and stock ride height. So this was just a 'tease'.....LOL.
I think I would feel even more confident when I'll be on wider performance tires & being lowered using the middle setting. I'm currently on stock 17's A/S tires and stock ride height. So this was just a 'tease'.....LOL.
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Yesterday I made the adjustment to my Eibach rear sway bar - moved it from the conservative setting to the "middle" setting. Car felt solid and since we've had a few dry days I pushed the car on some nice turns and twisty roads.
I think I would feel even more confident when I'll be on wider performance tires & being lowered using the middle setting. I'm currently on stock 17's A/S tires and stock ride height. So this was just a 'tease'.....LOL.
I think I would feel even more confident when I'll be on wider performance tires & being lowered using the middle setting. I'm currently on stock 17's A/S tires and stock ride height. So this was just a 'tease'.....LOL.