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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:24 PM
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Smile Parts are starting to roll in ... :-)

A few days ago I ordered new Koni Sport (yellow) adjustable struts/shocks, GT500 mounts, Steeda Sport springs, BMR LCA relocation brackets, a J&M panhard bar, and a DSS 1-piece aluminum driveshaft.

Jay @ Hypermotive was awesome to deal with, both times I called him, first time for the Konis and the GT500 mounts, second time being for the driveshaft order (the springs, brackets, and the panhard bar are coming from American Muscle since I couldn't pass up their prices and 6% forum-discount pricing)

Can't wait for the pile o' parts to grow a little so I can make that all-important appointment to have everything installed

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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 03:34 PM
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Yay!! Can't wait for you to get this on. I'm in the process of doing suspension too so this is neat!
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 12:02 PM
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BMR LCA-relocation brackets just showed up

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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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The new J&M adjustable panhard bar is now here

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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 05:33 AM
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I went ahead and opened up the J&M box ... it looks high-quality, I'm impressed

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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 06:13 AM
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Good luck with the installs! Have fun.
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Old Mar 1, 2013 | 07:45 PM
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Im doing the same thing right now except the springs are eibach sportline and the panhard and control as are whiteline. Cant wait to see how it goes
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by YoungSequoia
Im doing the same thing right now except the springs are eibach sportline and the panhard and control as are whiteline. Cant wait to see how it goes
Uh start a thread so I can see pics?! I'm going to do sportlines on my next car
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Old Mar 2, 2013 | 03:39 PM
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Similar project coming up here too. Koni STR.T, Steeda Ultra-lites, GT500 Strut Mounts, Steeda Adjustable UCA, Steeda Adjustable Panhard Bar and Brace, Whiteline LCA Relocation Brackets, UMI Rear LCA, Eibach Adjustable Camber Bolts. Now I just need this crappy Michigan weather to break so I can put it all on.
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 03:37 PM
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New DSS driveshaft is here:

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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 04:48 PM
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Nice. Parts are coming in. Hopefully you can them all installed soon. Can't wait to see that stance!
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Stage_3
Nice. Parts are coming in. Hopefully you can them all installed soon. Can't wait to see that stance!
Me too man, me too ... lol
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 02:00 PM
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It looks like Christmas at your house . When is the install date?
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 07:47 PM
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Lol. No install date set yet, but the Steeda springs arrived today, I just haven't had a chance to pick them up from the rental office where UPS left them off.
Will grab them tomorrow and if they look good I'll call my shop and set a date.
I'm hoping they can take me this Thursday ... LMAO
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Old Mar 12, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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With the just the struts and springs your car will be nasty.
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 03:50 PM
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I hope so


And now the Steeda Sport springs are here

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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 03:56 PM
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You must be ready to get on with it, I would be very impatient at this point knowing all those parts are just waiting to be used!!
Hope the install goes well and have fun!
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Old Mar 13, 2013 | 04:03 PM
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You're not going to install the stuff yourself? All the stuff is pretty basic
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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:18 PM
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So .... it turns out that I wanna do at least SOME of this stuff myself ... I have ramps and can easily procure a good floor jack.
Don't wanna do it on jack stands ... but I want to minimize how much the shop will have to do.
I think I'm definitely gonna have them do the driveshaft and the front struts/springs/mounts, but I may just be able to do the rear shocks/springs and the panhard bar myself.

Any thoughts on this?


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Old Mar 14, 2013 | 07:21 PM
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You'll need jack stands for the rear, however it is super easy, if you don't mind getting a little dirty. The front is also very easy if you're willing to be patient. No reason you can do most of it and then get an alignment and the DS done someplace else.
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