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> think i might benefit from some sway bars...
Gilbert914
post Nov 26 2005, 06:27 PM
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and a good wash, here's a pic of my car in action last weekend in yorkshire, england

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oh and i need some new fog lenses/grilles and front valance after an incident with some cones (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/sad.gif) check out the front tyre you can see it's been working hard (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 26 2005, 07:32 PM
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look like some sway bars are in need (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/smile.gif) looks good though. other than the little accident (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/wink.gif)
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post Nov 26 2005, 07:44 PM
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I would suggest a front sway. 19mm would be fine if you don't go crazy with the rest of the suspension.

Do brits carve their cones out solid rubber? I think you'll find that if they are hollowed out, they will be a bit more compliant.
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post Nov 26 2005, 08:16 PM
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yup...sway bar might help.....

What kind of cone was that???

Or is that alot of bondo that decided to move along...

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post Nov 26 2005, 08:59 PM
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to replace that front valance you should go w/ an LE valance. they're only $70 from Performance Products
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post Nov 26 2005, 09:09 PM
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I'd say get a 19mm front bar, and call it good for a start.

As for the cone strike? Was it cold out then? Cold cones have a tendancy to inflict some pain on body work. Less compliant, and sometimes they even shatter...

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post Nov 26 2005, 09:11 PM
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Daniel, can you send me larger size version of your avatar? I need a fll sized version for my garage... (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)

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post Nov 26 2005, 09:28 PM
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post Nov 27 2005, 06:48 AM
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QUOTE (dlo914 @ Nov 26 2005, 06:59 PM)
to replace that front valance you should go w/ an LE valance. they're only $70 from Performance Products

I'm with you on that one Daniel, standard steel ones retail for over $400 here in the UK (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/ohmy.gif) , i think i can get the LE version for around $110 which is probably about the same with shiping and tax if i ordered from Perfomance Products.

It was quite cold out there, something like 5c, so i guess this hardened the cone somewhat, oh and combined with the speed i was travelling (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif)
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post Nov 27 2005, 10:55 AM
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I had the same problem as far as needing a sway bar on my teener but I already had one (it just wasn't adjusted very well). Here is a pic of mine before I adjusted it. It is a 19mm weltmeister.

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After I adjusted it (3" from the end) I had one of the guys tell me that I was lifting my front wheel when making a hard turn. I was amazed at how it affected my teener. To be honest I think it was a very good learning experience for me to see how much it affected the handling of the car.

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post Nov 27 2005, 03:33 PM
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QUOTE (mikelsr @ Nov 27 2005, 08:55 AM)
After I adjusted it (3" from the end) I had one of the guys tell me that I was lifting my front wheel when making a hard turn.

(IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif) nice!
that's good information thanks, just shows that adjustment is just as crucial as fitting one.

lovely looking car as well Mike (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/cool.gif)
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post Nov 27 2005, 04:08 PM
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Thanks Darren and I also think you have a great looking car. Good luck on getting the front (and rear) set up.

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post Nov 27 2005, 04:35 PM
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Wow, only $70 for that LE valence? F/G or steel? That's worth it!
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post Nov 27 2005, 04:50 PM
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QUOTE (Brando @ Nov 27 2005, 02:35 PM)
Wow, only $70 for that LE valence? F/G or steel? That's worth it!

fiberglass (IMG:http://www.914world.com/bbs2/html/emoticons/unsure.gif) the lighter the better!
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morphenspectra on the board now makes wicked FG LE spoilers....
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