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Old Jun 25, 2023 | 11:20 AM
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2005 jcw

Just picked this up last week. 82k miles. Pretty clean all around.

appears to be lowered on an aftermarket suspension - any ideas which one? Top hats look stock.





Did a wheel speed sensor and the top engine mount so far. The mount really made a difference shifting - much tighter and more consistent now. Especially when taking off from a stop.

Looking at doing the crank pulley and maybe resonator delete next.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2023 | 01:58 PM
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Those are coilovers. Definitely not stock. From the pictures it is evident they are in their highest setting, so if you clean them up some, you will be able to see what brand they are and also lower your car if you like.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2023 | 03:40 PM
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NOT 100% sure - so take this from a non expert:
They appear to me - perhaps Bilstein B14 (???)....
I just ordered/received a set of front & rears last month but haven't installed them yet.

Just a guess.

Nice looking car btw

EDIT: My B14's are still boxed. When you do clean your struts; see if this # is stamped anywhere on the tube 47-126916
 

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Old Jun 26, 2023 | 09:36 PM
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Nice looking car - great score! Might want to check the lower mount as well - they are often torn as well and are pretty easy to replace. I replaced mine and added some poly inserts at the same time (they fit into the openings in the stock bushing) - made a difference.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2023 | 08:00 AM
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Solo-werks from the looks.

https://www.ecstuning.com/b-solo_wer...s/s1mn001~sow/



 
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