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my suspension issues on my Evo have been testing me.... first off the damn RHS coil breaks off... then the LHS one is noticeably bent. Both go to KW to be rebuilt. the turnaround was OK, price was fair. Both fixed. I get them back and go to install and notice the top hat for the spring is cracked. I order them up and it takes 10 days to ship to me. I obviously missed my first alignment appointment.
then I get everything set to install and notice both my tie rod ends have ripped boots. previous owner had a brand new set of whiteline ones ready to install as he knew one was torn. so I replace those, not a huge deal, but the car sat on stands for so long the RHS axle popped out...........
so I think that is all, but I go to adjust the fronts (ride height) and the RHS set screw is stripped out.... F^CK. nothing like drilling and tapping plastic to put a larger set screw in.
so my appointment is Tuesday, and being a farmer, we are getting pretty busy this time of year and I just don't have an opportunity to bring it out. Luckily a good friend of mine works about 2 miles from Jeff's shop and will be dropping it off for me tomorrow.... it's just been a battle for me. Hopefully my mitsu ownership experience doesn't continue like this.
long story short, my car has been out of commission since 2/23 and will be just now getting back on the road....
Pic I took today when I had both my "fun" cars out
then I get everything set to install and notice both my tie rod ends have ripped boots. previous owner had a brand new set of whiteline ones ready to install as he knew one was torn. so I replace those, not a huge deal, but the car sat on stands for so long the RHS axle popped out...........
so I think that is all, but I go to adjust the fronts (ride height) and the RHS set screw is stripped out.... F^CK. nothing like drilling and tapping plastic to put a larger set screw in.
so my appointment is Tuesday, and being a farmer, we are getting pretty busy this time of year and I just don't have an opportunity to bring it out. Luckily a good friend of mine works about 2 miles from Jeff's shop and will be dropping it off for me tomorrow.... it's just been a battle for me. Hopefully my mitsu ownership experience doesn't continue like this.
long story short, my car has been out of commission since 2/23 and will be just now getting back on the road....
Pic I took today when I had both my "fun" cars out
Looks sick as ever...my f'n VC/Intake job became a bit full of coolant...hose burst, so I will be unpacking, and repacking the 3.0 bomb on Thurs...til then, its Z time...bumper fixed, and wheel well refab'd...yeah, its been one of those weekends... 
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It definitely needs a drop. I think I'm just going to go with springs for now...so I ordered the Swift Spec-R Springs. There's a pretty epic tread on them at: http://www..*******.com/brakes-suspe...-reviewed.html
url is at *t*h*e*3*7*0*z.com
Last edited by ScottmanZ; Apr 10, 2011 at 07:13 PM.
lol....well I really like the 40th wheels.....so they'll stay "as is" for now.
It definitely needs a drop. I think I'm just going to go with springs for now...so I ordered the Swift Spec-R Springs. There's a pretty epic tread on them at: http://www..*******.com/brakes-suspe...-reviewed.html
url is at *t*h*e*3*7*0*z.com
It definitely needs a drop. I think I'm just going to go with springs for now...so I ordered the Swift Spec-R Springs. There's a pretty epic tread on them at: http://www..*******.com/brakes-suspe...-reviewed.html
url is at *t*h*e*3*7*0*z.com
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When I'm due for tires I'll see how much wider I can go with these wheels 
Yes, it's stock....I'm not sure why the rears look like they tilt out like that so much? I think a lot of it is that the fenders flare in on the back and it makes it look like it the picture that there is more negative camber than there really is.
I'm going to get new springs, let those settle in and then go get an alignment. Might have to get a rear camber kit though from what I've been reading after the springs get installed.
Yes, it's stock....I'm not sure why the rears look like they tilt out like that so much? I think a lot of it is that the fenders flare in on the back and it makes it look like it the picture that there is more negative camber than there really is.
I'm going to get new springs, let those settle in and then go get an alignment. Might have to get a rear camber kit though from what I've been reading after the springs get installed.
Last edited by ScottmanZ; Apr 11, 2011 at 05:13 AM.
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Hey guys, I have been curious is there a Z club that meets or something I heard about ZOOM or something like that and I never asked about it. Also, it has been so great to get my Z out, it is funny I am depressed in the winter when I pull up next to a cute girl in my ugly jeep... anyone else feel that? The winter is a **** block!
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Hey guys, I have been curious is there a Z club that meets or something I heard about ZOOM or something like that and I never asked about it. Also, it has been so great to get my Z out, it is funny I am depressed in the winter when I pull up next to a cute girl in my ugly jeep... anyone else feel that? The winter is a **** block!
Most of us are apart of but we've been trying to decide if we should start doing a monthly fee or not. Which than would be used for meets/events or whatever.. There has been some talk that they want us (Minnesota Z's) to hold the next Midwest Z Fest this year but without any paying members or whatever it's going to be hard to do. You need to talk to Dave (smoothZ) on this forum he has more depth about the whole possible having a club fee or not which I support 100% of having.
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I have no issues paying a pay fee as long is the club is active you know, I was part of the BCC (Bmw) and they were not active at all to be honest, and I am not looking to drop money for something that I won't be able to enjoy, you know.
