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Suspension H-Sport upgrade and new tires

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Old May 14, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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H-Sport upgrade and new tires

What a difference! Did H-Sport springs and a 21mm rear bar on Saturday. Future father in law and I had it all done in just about 2.5 hours. Rear bar was MUCH easier to get in and out than described. SimpleKid's directions for the springs were great. Had the car aligned this morning just to be safe and had a new set of Kuhmo Ecsta AST's put on...WOW. This is how the car SHOULD drive and feel. The difference in the new tires vs the runflats alone is astounding, especially with the upgraded suspension.

Wanted to share my experience and will be happy to answer any questions about the install, products used, etc.

TJM
 

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Old May 14, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Are those H-sports on factory struts?
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 05:47 PM
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Yes. Retained the factory struts and am impressed with how everything seems to work together thus far.

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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:51 PM
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Hows the ride?
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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... Future father and law and I ...
So, why are you dealing with both your (future?) father and the law on this one?
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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Thanks Dr. Phil...edit made, you know what I meant!

minimarks, ride is great, much more solid and balanced feeling, understeer is gone, I can even have fun with the throttle now, and the tires are no comparison to those useless Goodyear runflats.

TJM
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 08:12 PM
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Cool! Think H-Sport springs are going to be my next mod!
 
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Old May 14, 2007 | 10:29 PM
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just got mine, next, putting them on.......:(
 
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