So yeah, i got my exhaust, springs, front and rear sway bars installed. as well as my new wheels.

all i can say is three words: Totally Different Car

before i thought taking corners was sweet. now its just a friggin joke as to how firm the car is now....(maybe im exaggerating, but i dun think so :ricey: )

anyways, on with the pics. kinda crappy was getting dark before everything got done so i took some quickies.

Before:


After:








-chris

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Mods: tint (35%),
16" Rota Circuit 10,
Supersprint Exhaust --
Soon to be Mods: H&R Springs, H-Sport Front & Rear Sway Bars,
Black aero grills,
Wheels: 17" Enkei RPM2 --
Maybe Mods: BBK, Intake

 

Nice improvements, the side profile is much better, I have the same tires and love'em. I have been thinking about putting on front and rear sway bars now you have convinced me! :smile:

 

Nice stance with lower springs!

 

Looks schweet!

 

Looks great.
Can you say anything about the Supersprint exhaust? How loud, weight compared to stock, more power, fit and finish?

 

2oopercooper, how much lower did those springs take the car? An inch, more?

 

>>2oopercooper, how much lower did those springs take the car? An inch, more?


just from an overall view, i would say about an inch.

i didnt really take the time to measure how much of a drop it was.

one thing though, the ride is a lot stiffer. it almost hurst going over bumps in the road...

-chris

 

>>Looks great.
>>Can you say anything about the Supersprint exhaust? How loud, weight compared to stock, more power, fit and finish?

How loud: at idle, its pretty loud. but once it gets going..its starts to fade. at highways speeds, there is a little drone, but not enough to where it would kill me. I can still listen to music with the windows up and not have to blast it. Overall, it has a great tone to it. I love it, i sometimes dont even listen to music just to hear the exhaust tone when the windows are down.

Weight: Since it is stainless steel, and not titanium...weight savings is minimal if none. The total weight of the cat-back is around 39 lbs.

Power: Lets just say that i can "feel" the power. Since i drive a CVT, i knew that power gains were not going to be as apparent. Sound and quality is what i went for.

 

Is your swaybar set the comp set or the sport set and how does the ride compare to stock?

Looks great :smile:

 

>>Is your swaybar set the comp set or the sport set and how does the ride compare to stock?
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>>Looks great :smile:


its the H-Sport Sport set. after driving belou for most of the day, reading that the addition of the sway bars would increase oversteer, boy is that correct. I never knew taking on and off ramps would be so fun...

the ride is a lot stiffer. man, i want it to be even stiffer now... is there something wrong with me!?!?

 

Do you still have the 16" rotas? What color? Interested in selling them?

Andy

 

>>Do you still have the 16" rotas? What color? Interested in selling them?
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>>Andy


Yes i still have the rotas. They are Circuit 10 in a black/anthracite finish.



-chris

 

Get rid of the stock shocks and install a set of Konis. I have Konis with H&R springs, and while stiff, it's super compliant. I can't imagine stiffer springs with the stock shocks.... I'd have to think it's no even close to the Konis.

 

Personally, I'm waiting on the Bilstein PSS9's. Fully adjustable.

>>Get rid of the stock shocks and install a set of Konis. I have Konis with H&R springs, and while stiff, it's super compliant. I can't imagine stiffer springs with the stock shocks.... I'd have to think it's no even close to the Konis.
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