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Suspension alta and H&R parts installed, semi review

Old Jun 21, 2007 | 04:44 PM
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alta and H&R parts installed, semi review

Okay so I got some parts installed the other day, alta rear lower control arms, alta front and rear swaybar endlinks, and H&R springs. Amazing difference, night and day. Before when the car was in turns and would go over a bump it would get all unsettled, now the car is as stable as anything I've been in. I HIGHLY recommend the endlinks and all the other parts to anyone looking to get better performance!!! A++++

Thanks Alta and H&R!!!!
Josh
 
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Old Jun 21, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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Never a problem Josh! PHOTOS!!!!!!!!!

I have the how-to Adam style coming out soon. Sorry for the delay!

Thanks again!
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 02:45 PM
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Heres a pic, i'll get better ones soon!
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 06:50 PM
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Is there any suspension noise now? like a clunk type sound? feels solid?
I just curious....

thanks,
chris
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by a96bimmerm3
Heres a pic, i'll get better ones soon!



Looks great!!
 
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Old Jul 5, 2007 | 11:56 PM
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Ok not to sound like a super newbie here...what do rear control arms do in conjection with the Lowering Springs? I know what the springs do cause I've had them done before for another car I had owned.

Are they necessary after installing lowering springs? Basically can I keep on driving without them?
 

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Old Jul 7, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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I just wanted spherical bushings instead of rubber, and to have a bit more adjustment range. Oh and they're red. They let you adjust the camber a bit more. I'm waiting for alta to release their intake and intercooler, and texas speedworks for their big dirty mother brakes, they look awesome. Car makes no noises, rides awesome, sticks to the road like glue. I want some camber plates tho someone come out with them! I have -.7f and -2.1r camber, car handles like a go kart, the hankook rs2s work great too. A big thumbs up to alta and H&R!!!

have fun,
Josh
 
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Old Jul 17, 2007 | 05:11 PM
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What tire size are you running?
 
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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 11:59 AM
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It was the bigger size 16 that edgeracing offers for the hankooks. 215/45/16, very happy with em! great in the rain too!
 
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