So, ceramic brake pads ftw!
Suspension, I like the fe3s, but I now have a clunk in the front end. Both struts seem fine (even though they were lightly used). Probably the end links/control arms. Also sounds like the timing chain is starting to clap, that is something to look forward to when I get back... |
Pulled the valve cover the night before I left to go back to texas, head was almost spotless, and the chain was near perfect. Very impressed.
Now, as for the suspension after putting some miles on it, I still love the fe3s on her. Also, the redline springs square her off nicely. Just ordered moog end links for her, so hopefully that will fix the noise. If not, I will be ripping the front end apart and replacing everything. Not just to throw parts at it, but because with 125k on her, im sure she needs it. |
Alright, good news, for once.
Suspension is now: Fe3 shocks and struts LSJ springs Fe5 control arms, OEM bushings Moog sway bar bushings Moog endlinks She drives like a Cadillac nowwwww! Onto why I used the Fe5 control arms. As you guys know, I bought them for my Redline to go with spherical cabs. Wellllll, Topanga decided the stock ones aren't good enough anymore, and being the Redline is down, I couldn't wait and order new ones. Here we are today, with Topanga rocking them. I love this set up on her. Especially with brand new tires, she handles beautifullllly. Still might get a strut brace and rear sway bar for her. Who knows, ill see what black Friday brings. |
Sounds exciting! Can't wait for a "done" photo!
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She needs a good buff SOOO bad.
The weather here is so bipolar though, its hard to plan it. |
sounds cool. Why is the redline down? Did I miss something?
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The redline...well....ill go update that thread...
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Quick update on my new plans since the redline is 6 hours away.
Need done ASAP: Water pump Coolant tank Alignment Plans since apparently I am not capable of not tinkering with things: Le5 intake manifold Spectre homemade intake Lsj exhaust Lsj front sway bar Modified rear axel for a progress sway bar SS seats HIDs- not sure if I am gonna attempt a retro or just roll with hids yet. Biggest news: She got some wheels :) I'll post some pictures eventually as I need to pull the plastidip off of them and paint them. But they are 17s 225/45/17. So same as the redline. |
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She is filthy, I know. So please excuse that.
I need to pull the dip off. But thinking either a charcoal grey with a chrome lip like the redline comp wheels or just charcoal grey all together. I'll play with it a bit and see. Attachment 1506 Attachment 1507 |
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