All I can say is wow!
The install-
The install was pretty easy. The only thing I had a problem with is my struts didn't come with any instructions, so I didn't know I had to cut of the rubber isolator from the factory strut and transfer it over. After that it was a breeze. I didn't completely take down my catback, I was able to loosen the bolts at the x pipe and that gave me enough clearance to swing the mufflers out of the way to access the LCA bolts. Tightening the LCA bolts to 111ft lbs was a challenge. There was no way for me to get any leverage on my torque wrench from under the car... needless to say I almost crapped myself
The test drive-
Wow. Instantly I could tell the car was much more solid. During hard braking, nose dive was greatly reduced. The car is now much more responsive, and taking curves at high speeds is awesome! I now have way more control. The first test was coming out of my neighborhood. There was no traffic so I floored it and threw it sideways, not once did I feel like I was going to loose control! It was great!
The second test was the parking lot test (Kansas is flat as crap, there are no curved roads here, fyi). From a 20mph roll I whipped the back end around to do a 180 and road it out when previously I would loose control and do a 270 and have to shut it down and hit the brakes!
The third test was linear performance. When I floor the car off the line the tires still spin, but they track straight. This is very noticeable during second and third gear "chirps". Before when I shifted hard into second or third the car would veer to the right slightly, now its straight.
I just thought I would give you all a break down of what I tested and how the install went. I would recommend this combo to anyone. It took about 6-7 hours to complete going at a casual rate. The car really feels awesome, and it was totally worth the money.
Questions and comments are welcomed
And of course, here are some pics-
The install-
The install was pretty easy. The only thing I had a problem with is my struts didn't come with any instructions, so I didn't know I had to cut of the rubber isolator from the factory strut and transfer it over. After that it was a breeze. I didn't completely take down my catback, I was able to loosen the bolts at the x pipe and that gave me enough clearance to swing the mufflers out of the way to access the LCA bolts. Tightening the LCA bolts to 111ft lbs was a challenge. There was no way for me to get any leverage on my torque wrench from under the car... needless to say I almost crapped myself
The test drive-
Wow. Instantly I could tell the car was much more solid. During hard braking, nose dive was greatly reduced. The car is now much more responsive, and taking curves at high speeds is awesome! I now have way more control. The first test was coming out of my neighborhood. There was no traffic so I floored it and threw it sideways, not once did I feel like I was going to loose control! It was great!
The second test was the parking lot test (Kansas is flat as crap, there are no curved roads here, fyi). From a 20mph roll I whipped the back end around to do a 180 and road it out when previously I would loose control and do a 270 and have to shut it down and hit the brakes!
The third test was linear performance. When I floor the car off the line the tires still spin, but they track straight. This is very noticeable during second and third gear "chirps". Before when I shifted hard into second or third the car would veer to the right slightly, now its straight.
I just thought I would give you all a break down of what I tested and how the install went. I would recommend this combo to anyone. It took about 6-7 hours to complete going at a casual rate. The car really feels awesome, and it was totally worth the money.
Questions and comments are welcomed
And of course, here are some pics-