Ride is great now, feels like a different car. Very stiff and stable through curves yet still a pretty smooth ride quality. I think the best part is reactions to how well it sticks when others are riding with you.

 

yah i thought i had a new car when i done mine too. check the tierod ends. mine didnt seem that bad but what a difference. no play at all in the wheel now.

 

what exhaust tippers are those?

and where can i get me some

 

Mine looked okay, and the steering has always been really tight on this car, but I'll keep my eye on them as it seems to be a common thing to need to replace on these cars.


I got them at the muffler shop with the muffler, so I'm not sure what brand they are.

I did a search, and these look exactly the same. Actually the muffler guy said something like triple dipped chrome plating so this has to be them.
CHROME Dipped-Pair of Dual Staggered Outlets-Must See! - Assured Automotive Products

 

This is something I did a little while back, the drivers side lens on my car was very faded. The passenger was newer due to an accident before I brought it, so I wanted them to match better.

I used a Turtle Wax kit because it was the only one I could find with a protective coating to put on after finished so it doesn't fade right away again.

Here's right after the most aggressive pad.


All pads complete and compounded.


Finished with protective coating applied.


It is not perfect because there's some hairline cracking in the lens, but you can't tell much difference between the two unless you really look close. It's been over six months and still holding up well.


And also, a couple things I forgot to mention with the suspension work... I read a few say the Moog upper mount bolt holes don't line up, so I got the Monroe instead, and it has the same problem for reference to any who read this. I had to file the hole out a bit to get it in...

One other thing that might help if you're changing front shocks, these Torx sockets work great for the tight fit under the master cylinder. With the master cylinder just loose, I was able to get one of these and ratchet to fit.
Duralast/5 pcs. black oxide chrome vanadium steel star bit set (70-051) | Driver Bit | AutoZone.com

 

Well, for over two weeks now, first good chance to post now.

This is something I've been planning for a while, finally did it. I have to say these are the easiest brakes I've ever worked on. I did run into one problem though, when I put the last caliper back on, one of the pistons started leaking. So I called a friend who used to be a certified brake tech, and he helped me put a new seal in, hasn't leaked since. Only O'reilly's had a repair kit, believe it or not. I didn't see a need to replace because the calipers are only three years old. And since brake fluid doesn't like paint, I'm going to have to touch up that caliper...

Before-




Paint kit used-





Results-





I'm very pleased with the results, I would like to eventually get better rotors and ceramic pads, but this will do for now.

 

My car had an alarm system installed when I was going to buy it, but it was causing a door lock problem. So the dealer had it fixed which required a new PCM and they disconnected the aftermarket alarm. The thing they didn't do which I figured out recently is that they didn't take the old thing out of the car...

This bugged me so I traced all the mangled wires and tore the thing out today. I was surprised at how easy it was.

Here's the irritating mess...

 

sick stuff man, i might be selling my 01 v6 maro, for a 98-02 z28/ss

 

Looking good man.

 

Thanks guys. I just got my strut tower brace in last week. I'll get a picture up as soon as I get a chance.