suspension mods
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 2,863
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From: Woodland CA
If you are on the stock run flats, new tires will do wonders. On my 2005, I replaced the crappy run flats with Hankooks and worth every penny. Even now on my 2013 with only 6k miles I am annoyed on how bad the stock tires grip, especially when it is cold out.
Coilovers made a huge difference as well on my 2005. The handling was amazing, but the ride did suffer.
I have the JOC sways on my 2013 and it really helped out in the corners and reduced the body roll to almost nothing, without affecting ride quality.
Coilovers made a huge difference as well on my 2005. The handling was amazing, but the ride did suffer.
I have the JOC sways on my 2013 and it really helped out in the corners and reduced the body roll to almost nothing, without affecting ride quality.
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Drifting
Joined: Sep 2014
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This is what I have c5z06 fronts on hoosiers full bolt on c6 470whp adding a 150 shot with a nano kit ,should be upwards of 650whp. I saw someone selling a leafs pring on here how are those?any info an where you buy them from
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Hudson WI
NCM Sinkhole Donor
I have LG coilovers, Pfadt bars, Hinson mounts (front and rear) and Michelin Super Sports. Zero issues with wheel hop.
The mounts can be a bigger issue than you think. Remember that the whole drive-train sits on four mounts and the fronts can have an impact on wheel hop if they are worn out. If you see rusty looking material around the mounts, that means all of the fluid is gone. I installed a set of Hinson Mounts and it made a huge difference.
The mounts can be a bigger issue than you think. Remember that the whole drive-train sits on four mounts and the fronts can have an impact on wheel hop if they are worn out. If you see rusty looking material around the mounts, that means all of the fluid is gone. I installed a set of Hinson Mounts and it made a huge difference.
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 13,592
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From: Hudson WI
NCM Sinkhole Donor
I have a lumpy cam in my car, and when I replaced the most, most of the lumpiness went away. Remember that the front mounts have oil in them, so when the oil is gone, you lose the media that is used to dampen engine vibration.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 5,656
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From: ocean springs mississippi
I have LG coilovers, Pfadt bars, Hinson mounts (front and rear) and Michelin Super Sports. Zero issues with wheel hop.
The mounts can be a bigger issue than you think. Remember that the whole drive-train sits on four mounts and the fronts can have an impact on wheel hop if they are worn out. If you see rusty looking material around the mounts, that means all of the fluid is gone. I installed a set of Hinson Mounts and it made a huge difference.
The mounts can be a bigger issue than you think. Remember that the whole drive-train sits on four mounts and the fronts can have an impact on wheel hop if they are worn out. If you see rusty looking material around the mounts, that means all of the fluid is gone. I installed a set of Hinson Mounts and it made a huge difference.
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Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 13,592
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From: Hudson WI
NCM Sinkhole Donor
Well, I have to tell, I outsourced it. They did the mounts, front and rear, PRW water pump, Turn 1 PS pump and a Teflon braided PS pressure line and the labor was $600.
Forgot, they also installed by APR rear diffuser.
Forgot, they also installed by APR rear diffuser.
Last edited by timd38; Feb 6, 2015 at 08:12 PM.