alessandro132 wrote:None of those will fit. I think a post facelift 2.5i lip should fit.
don't quote me on it
Thanks al. I think the ultrex ones fit.
alessandro132 wrote:None of those will fit. I think a post facelift 2.5i lip should fit.
don't quote me on it
alessandro132 wrote:If you want to keep understeer at bay, then I'd be leaving the front sway bar stock and getting an uprated rear bar. This way you'll promote a bit more oversteer (which I always prefer to understeer) at the limit. You can then allocate the unspent front bar coin towards uprated mounts to go with it (stock mounts are weak as piss).
I see you're still running stock bushes. Definitely upgrade these to either the J Speed or Whiteline ALK (I prefer the J Speed as they come with the castor-adjustable shims). This will improve front turn in quite substantially. Adding some negative camber and a tiiiiiiny bit of toe out will help too (0.5mm ought to do it methinks).
alessandro132 wrote:Shav I reckon you're better off doing the suspension mods incrementally (better for the wallet plus more likelihood of noticing improvements over whacking it all in at once).
If you do the rears you'll notice a difference. Then save up more cash and do the LCAs. Then note the differences and if you're still unhappy with the roll, then upgrade the fronts.
I just think doing F/R sways with factory LCA bushes and standard mounts won't be appreciated as much. My 2c
shav wrote:Thanks Al. I should have made myself clearer. If I went the F&R sways I would also do the mounts, LCA's, bushes, the works all at once rather than just half here, half there. I know what you mean by feeling the changes incrementally. That is true. I probably wouldn't appreciate the improvements enough if it was done all at once. But I dunno, I'm of the opinion, if you're gonna do it, do it in one hit and be done with it. It might sound stupid but does that make sense?
So hypothetically speaking, if I was to do the rear sway only, I would get the sway ($200), new rear mounts (be it Cusco or AVO for $140), and new J speed bushes (not sure on price)? Does any of the bushes need to be pressed in?
alessandro132 wrote:shav wrote:Thanks Al. I should have made myself clearer. If I went the F&R sways I would also do the mounts, LCA's, bushes, the works all at once rather than just half here, half there. I know what you mean by feeling the changes incrementally. That is true. I probably wouldn't appreciate the improvements enough if it was done all at once. But I dunno, I'm of the opinion, if you're gonna do it, do it in one hit and be done with it. It might sound stupid but does that make sense?
So hypothetically speaking, if I was to do the rear sway only, I would get the sway ($200), new rear mounts (be it Cusco or AVO for $140), and new J speed bushes (not sure on price)? Does any of the bushes need to be pressed in?
Ahhh, gotcha, yeah that definitely makes more sense!
If you were to do the rear bar + HD mount + LCA bushes, the bushes are $240 from G88 plus should be around $30 labour to take out the control arm, remove the old bushes and then press in the new ones then bolt back up. Add a wheel alignment for another $30 and you'll be home and hosed (also can request more -ve camber and a bit more +ve toe )
alessandro132 wrote:There are a variety of LCA bushes as understandably $240 for the J Speeds will push you over budget
I've heard good things about the Fulcrum LCA bushes (aka SuperPro bushes) - looks like you can get 'em for $158 from Brakes Direct (link here)
This is the description from the website: SuperPro SPF2801K LCA rear bushings
Could be a game-changer!
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