Computer nerd installs SR Performance lowering springs in driveway
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Computer nerd installs SR Performance lowering springs in driveway
I did it, all by myself! If I can do it just about anybody can.
I started just before 7am to beat the heat (phoenix) and took it for a spin just after 1pm. It took me 6 hours, go ahead and laugh at me, I'm no mechanic.
I messed up with my torque wrench and broke one of the upper strut mount bolts so an upper strut mount will be my next upgrade.
Less fender gap!
I started just before 7am to beat the heat (phoenix) and took it for a spin just after 1pm. It took me 6 hours, go ahead and laugh at me, I'm no mechanic.
I messed up with my torque wrench and broke one of the upper strut mount bolts so an upper strut mount will be my next upgrade.
Less fender gap!
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Good question tbear853.
I'm still running stock shocks & struts on a 115k mile car, and I haven't corrected bump steer or roll center or gotten an alignment yet, and my tires are bad too, so ride quality was poor before and after the springs, but I like it so far. It did stiffen the ride a bit which I also like, but it's not too bad. To me it feels like a good middle ground between stock soft and track teeth rattling hard. The ride is awful over rail road tracks & pot holes but mild mannered on the freeway and city streets.
When my koni shocks arrive I'll update my reveiw.
I'm still running stock shocks & struts on a 115k mile car, and I haven't corrected bump steer or roll center or gotten an alignment yet, and my tires are bad too, so ride quality was poor before and after the springs, but I like it so far. It did stiffen the ride a bit which I also like, but it's not too bad. To me it feels like a good middle ground between stock soft and track teeth rattling hard. The ride is awful over rail road tracks & pot holes but mild mannered on the freeway and city streets.
When my koni shocks arrive I'll update my reveiw.
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Alignment will greatly improve driving and tires will help the ride. Doing your own work is a great thing as long as you are able. You learn, aquire skills, collect tools, and save a bunch of $$$ in labor and there's a huge satisfaction.
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Awesome work dude. Love the color of your car (I have the same one).
I'm no mechanic either and I do all my work myself as well.
Give yourself a pat on the back! Great job.
I'm no mechanic either and I do all my work myself as well.
Give yourself a pat on the back! Great job.
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