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Suspension Suspension Review - Brakes, Wheels, Tires

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Old Apr 21, 2007 | 05:14 PM
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Suspension Review - Brakes, Wheels, Tires

I am just about done with my suspension upgrades and decided to do a few write-ups on each phase of my upgrades:

http://www.motoringfun.com/2007/04/2...els-and-tires/

Items installed:

Brakes: PBR Ceramic Brake Pads
Wheels: Enkei Evo 6 (Anthracite)
Tires: Hankook Ventus Rs2 Z212 (215/40/17)
 

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Old Apr 22, 2007 | 10:28 PM
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So far, you're taking the same route that I did with my 2004, more or less.
1 Brakes -- I did EBC, but I've moved on since to Brembo rotors and Mintex pads: so far so good. I also added SS lines and metal caliper bushings.
2 Tires and Wheels -- But I went through Tire Rack, and had NO PROBLEMS!! I now recommend them to everyone after three flawless performances.

I don't know what your future plans are, but the next thing I went for was a 19mm rr anti-sway bar from Alta, set on the "stiffest" setting, then 15% pulley, then the Koni FSDs. I am mot tracking the car, and hate scraping the pavement, so I haven't lowered at all, and probably won't. Then I did the exhaust and FBT tune. Next, I think, a head -- but not for a bit yet.

Good job, dude. Motor on!!
 
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