sry110's 2006 Z
07-14-2011, 04:58 AM
#43
I'm going to raise the rears just a bit then hopefully take some good pictures this weekend.
So far I've only put maybe 30 miles on them, but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised! I went with the 10k front / 8k rear spring rates and I have the dampers set to 10 clicks from full soft (out of 30 total clicks) and the ride is actually a little less jarring than my OEM struts + Hotchkis springs setup. The parts themselves appeared and felt to be of high quality if that's worth anything. I've heard a few weird pops/clicks/creaks when backing out of my driveway after adjusting the ride height, but I'm thinking that's the suspension components settling back in as they load up in motion. Have not heard any odd noises while driving other than a "thud" which I suspect is my rear tires lightly rubbing the fenders.
So far, I'm happy I went with BC instead of KW V2 that I was leaning towards. Now I have the experience of installing them so if I ever want to step up to a more expensive / refined setup it won't be such a hurdle.
So far I've only put maybe 30 miles on them, but I have to say I am pleasantly surprised! I went with the 10k front / 8k rear spring rates and I have the dampers set to 10 clicks from full soft (out of 30 total clicks) and the ride is actually a little less jarring than my OEM struts + Hotchkis springs setup. The parts themselves appeared and felt to be of high quality if that's worth anything. I've heard a few weird pops/clicks/creaks when backing out of my driveway after adjusting the ride height, but I'm thinking that's the suspension components settling back in as they load up in motion. Have not heard any odd noises while driving other than a "thud" which I suspect is my rear tires lightly rubbing the fenders.
So far, I'm happy I went with BC instead of KW V2 that I was leaning towards. Now I have the experience of installing them so if I ever want to step up to a more expensive / refined setup it won't be such a hurdle.
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04-15-2012, 06:14 PM
#50
And to be honest, I've waxed this car maybe 3 times in the 6 years I've owned it, and I don't think one of those times was since I got the Mine's lip installed. I mostly just do weekly washings and the occasional clay bar job to keep it somewhat clean looking. Unfortunately we're in pollen season now though.
04-15-2012, 07:26 PM
#51
I don't, but I did notice yesterday that the front center part (that comes up over the bottom of the bumper) is starting to get a sort of lighter colored, splotchy appearance. Kind of disappointing considering that the clearcoat on there should have some UV resistance.
And to be honest, I've waxed this car maybe 3 times in the 6 years I've owned it, and I don't think one of those times was since I got the Mine's lip installed. I mostly just do weekly washings and the occasional clay bar job to keep it somewhat clean looking. Unfortunately we're in pollen season now though.
And to be honest, I've waxed this car maybe 3 times in the 6 years I've owned it, and I don't think one of those times was since I got the Mine's lip installed. I mostly just do weekly washings and the occasional clay bar job to keep it somewhat clean looking. Unfortunately we're in pollen season now though.
I won't have a garage this season so I think i'm going to give it some wax for extra protection. I guess we'll see how it holds up.
