Of all the modifications you have made to your sedan, which is your favorite?
11-30-2018, 02:43 PM
#16
For performance, the combination of the rear sway bar + strut bar + coilovers has completely changed the handling characteristics of the car that makes it feel like..well, a new car. Being able to throw the SS RMB5190 around corners vs braking upon entry is a load of fun with the absence of body roll. Really looking forward to what a summer tire will allow.
Visually, deleting most of the chrome and yellow tint/vinyl over the fogs makes it stand out from the stockers rolling around day to day.
Visually, deleting most of the chrome and yellow tint/vinyl over the fogs makes it stand out from the stockers rolling around day to day.
12-01-2018, 11:14 AM
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1) coupe 19" wheels
2) black vinyl window trim
3) LED switchback turn signals
2) black vinyl window trim
3) LED switchback turn signals
12-01-2018, 11:07 PM
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That's two steering wheel comments. 
When I was a kid, I replaced the huge spindly steering wheel in '76 Firebird with a smaller, thicker, leather wrapped wheel. The change was nice, tactile and all the time. I get it. It's the same consideration with the shift ****.
Sometimes I wish there were turnkey options for the Stone interior.
When I was a kid, I replaced the huge spindly steering wheel in '76 Firebird with a smaller, thicker, leather wrapped wheel. The change was nice, tactile and all the time. I get it. It's the same consideration with the shift ****.
Sometimes I wish there were turnkey options for the Stone interior.
Last edited by Rochester; 12-01-2018 at 11:14 PM.
12-03-2018, 10:36 PM
#22
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Maybe bad questions, do sway bars degrade day-to-day ride quality at all? And do they introduce any unwanted noises like rattles or squeaks?
12-03-2018, 11:21 PM
#23
Squeaks? If/when the body mount bushings lose lube.
Rattles? Only failing end links.
Worse ride? Somewhat in that one-sided inputs can cause your head to whip sideways more than stock bars, but anything that affects both sides of the car the same will not affect the ride at all. Boy, that sentence is terribly constructed!
Only one member reported the ride change too much for him causing him to revert to the stock bars.
Rattles? Only failing end links.
Worse ride? Somewhat in that one-sided inputs can cause your head to whip sideways more than stock bars, but anything that affects both sides of the car the same will not affect the ride at all. Boy, that sentence is terribly constructed!
Only one member reported the ride change too much for him causing him to revert to the stock bars.
12-04-2018, 02:15 PM
#25
I live in FLA, so the most important first mod is them tints, especially with an obsidian vehicle. 15% Ceramic
Next is the ARK, because the sound is pure sex. Windows down and radio off to properly soak it all in.
Last but certainly not least; my beloved 19" coupe Rays. Wrapped in Indy 500 meats.
Hotchkis sways and a camber kit are on the immediate horizon.
Next is the ARK, because the sound is pure sex. Windows down and radio off to properly soak it all in.
Last but certainly not least; my beloved 19" coupe Rays. Wrapped in Indy 500 meats.
Hotchkis sways and a camber kit are on the immediate horizon.
12-04-2018, 03:04 PM
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Fun question. I'd say:
- CMAK kit and the peace of mind it provides.
- Swift springs have been a huge improvement for looks and handling as well.
- Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe has reduced a lot of the rasp from the Berk HFC's.
12-04-2018, 04:39 PM
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12-04-2018, 06:45 PM
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12-04-2018, 07:45 PM
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Fun question. I'd say:
- CMAK kit and the peace of mind it provides.
- Swift springs have been a huge improvement for looks and handling as well.
- Magnaflow Resonated X-pipe has reduced a lot of the rasp from the Berk HFC's.
If you are thinking of sway bars, I would probably skip Hotchkis for the street. They come with zerk fittings on the bushings that need to be greased regularly and they are large enough to shred stock and Moog front end links if you see much track time.
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12-04-2018, 07:57 PM
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I think he's referring to the CSC elimination kit from Z-Speed Performance.
http://conceptzperformance.com/z-spe...ak_p_28110.php
http://conceptzperformance.com/z-spe...ak_p_28110.php
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