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suspension before and after
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 4:52 pm
by 4dse
Got my package from Steve last week and after a bunch of searching for the correct tools (mine are gone ? !! The D does that sometimes) rentals that were over priced and a Friend with a shop . I elected for the "installed by the friend" .
Nothing all that fancy but a decidedly big improvement in ride and looks !
06+ FRPP suspension and alignment .
the before as posted in the Gallery v.2007
and the after as seen in the rain 20 minutes ago
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2007 7:05 pm
by mars
wow nice noticable drop........ u'll enjoy the handleing...
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:23 am
by CleanZX3
Looks great! Its how they should come from the factory.
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:39 am
by Steve@Tasca
CleanZX3 wrote:Looks great! Its how they should come from the factory.
No kidding, It makes all the difference in the world.
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 3:30 pm
by Dreamtec
looks way better. Just springs?
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 3:56 pm
by 4dse
Thanks for the comments.
Nope, it was the whole kit -
awesome dealio from Steve ! Yes the handling is a night and day difference from stock (*even* at the speeds I drive...but I did get a bit nostalgic on the 85 mp.
..err 45 mph cloverleaf
)Stuck in the groove like a slot car. Had the local Goodyear set the front toe to zero°+/- .001!! and rear toe to .12° total - brought the camber frt/rear to minimum oe specs with no additional tweaking .
Yup ,06+ FRPP suspension is a good'n !
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Wed Oct 03, 2007 8:09 pm
by grocerygetter
Yeah! Another lowered IR ZX3, looks good and will look better in a week once she settles!
B
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2007 2:25 am
by 4dse
It was the pics of your step by step suspension swap that decided was a "Must do" .Now it needs some wheels...and....and...
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 1:33 pm
by Deagle50ae
haha. Steve's giving everybody the hookup on these. ahhh, I remember when I got me.
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Sat Oct 06, 2007 2:15 pm
by Farmer
I have been thinkin about that for mine but I am worried about tire clearance with my RS wheels
but from the pics u posted it looks like I will have enough room for the wheels to fit without rubbin.
-Miles
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 8:01 am
by Y2k
gotta love that stock factory wheel gap..i kid i kid
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 7:14 pm
by portfocus33
Yeah that looks a whole lot better for sure, whats next?
Re: suspension before and after
Posted: Sun Oct 14, 2007 6:09 am
by 4dse
Miles , There is about an 1.25" wheel gap in the front / 1.5" gap in the rear.that is with 15's though. The RS wheels , are they 18's ? 17's will fit without a doubt.Tire selection would be more of an issue I think.
As for whats next? I'm thinking lightweight wheels/tires and a decent rear sway set up.
When the air filter box begins to plug up , I'll have a FocusSport cai ready. I know it's not a fuel economy friendly mod - but it is more wallet friendly- I think I can make it work for mpg's too. Best of both worlds , kinda.