Decision Time On My Springs!

SpeedRacer · Postby **SpeedRacer** » Tue Jan 29, 2008 9:14

NICE!

MS3_Mafia · Postby **MS3_Mafia** » Wed Jan 30, 2008 9:14

Very nice! Can't wait to see the combo installed.

Huzer21 · Postby **Huzer21** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:14

And, part 2 of the order arrived yesterday! Now I just need to figure out when/where I'll put 'em on.

MS3_Mafia · Postby **MS3_Mafia** » Sat Feb 02, 2008 9:14

Nice, give Import Sports a call if you're thinking of paying someone else do the Install.

Buffalo · Postby **Buffalo** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:14

You need to set up a tech day over your place and get rolling on all the projects you have.
I am not sure if i want to attend because i would hate to be "pushed" down the stairs.

Huzer21 · Postby **Huzer21** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:14

I can't get to my driveway due to the unplowed alley, and that's definitely not work I can do in the street! I need to steal someone's garage, haha!

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:14

You can use mine as soon as my car is finished, although if is in the springs.

MazdaTom · Postby **MazdaTom** » Mon Feb 04, 2008 9:14

My garage can be made available. Let me know.

Huzer21 · Postby **Huzer21** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:14

Finally installed. Not much of a visual difference yet, as they need to settle (and it's a very modest drop... 0.80 inches), but I can tell it's lowered. I scraped on a couple of speed bumps, and the entry into my work parking lot. D'oh! I'll snap some pics after I wash the car tonight. Right now, it would definitely qualify for the "dirty rides" thread.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Mar 11, 2008 9:14

I can't wait to see it.

MS3_Mafia · Postby **MS3_Mafia** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:14

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I can't wait to see it.[/b]

+Me

Huzer21 · Postby **Huzer21** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:14

Well, it's definitely not the drop that you have! It's pretty subtle still, and I'm sure it'll settle a bit. My guess is that if someone just saw my car on it's own, they wouldn't know it was lowered at all.

Quick impressions: The car doesn't dive or squat as much under acceleration or braking. In fact, it stays pretty darn flat. Similar to effect of the RB sways, the car also now stays much more level through aggressive corners. The ride is not as rough as I was expecting. I was expecting a lumber wagon type ride, and this is definitely not that harsh.

Overall, I'm really pleased with the results of the swap. While I know other kits would've given a noticeable drop for appearance sake, I'm actually glad it isn't any lower, that would start to present clearance problems, especially when I add the MS kit. Two thumbs up!

MS3_Mafia · Postby **MS3_Mafia** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:14

Cool, how long did it take the guys at Import Sports to install?

Huzer21 · Postby **Huzer21** » Wed Mar 12, 2008 9:14

2 hours on the dot. Got there at 12:55, and I was pulling out at about 3:05. I do think that they're used to more aggressive drops...they kinda looked at the car, and wandered over to ask "Umm, how much was that supposed to lower the car?".

Huzer21 · Postby **Huzer21** » Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:14

Well, she's settling! Haha. I can no longer take the 15th street entrance into my office without some scraping, so I've had to get into the parking lot from a different entrance. The first couple of weeks, I didn't scrape at all. Oh well, small price to pay. I'm glad I've tackled the suspension first, although it definitely wasn't a weak point of the car. Now, it's just a little more aggressive.

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