[travislambert]

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[TRZ06]

Nice man. You aren’t messing around. I’m living vicariously they you on this. Can’t wait for a review.

[travislambert]

Rear is finished. I have some things I need to do this evening, so I won't get to the front until tomorrow.

[TRZ06]

Nice!!

I just had my track alignment done, I am all set in the handling department for now. Between the solid cradle bushing and the track alignment, I am quite happy with its street manners and handling prowness/performance.

I am done with handling mods for now, Corsa Exhaust is next.

[travislambert]

Originally Posted by TRZ06

Nice!!

I just had my track alignment done, I am all set in the handling department for now. Between the solid cradle bushing and the track alignment, I am quite happy with its street manners and handling prowness/performance.

I am done with handling mods for now, Corsa Exhaust is next.

Thanks man. I'll hopefully have more pictures tomorrow evening.

Oh, and be careful with your exhaust selection. The stock design prevents the rear fascia from becoming a parachute. When I looked at exhaust systems a while back, I don't remember any that maintained the correct airflow. Of course it probably only makes a difference at really high speeds.

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by travislambert

Thanks man. I'll hopefully have more pictures tomorrow evening.

Oh, and be careful with your exhaust selection. The stock design prevents the rear fascia from becoming a parachute. When I looked at exhaust systems a while back, I don't remember any that maintained the correct airflow. Of course it probably only makes a difference at really high speeds.

Interesting, never thought about that.

I am set on the Corsa Extreme Cat-back with the chrome black tips.

[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by travislambert

Thanks man. I'll hopefully have more pictures tomorrow evening.

Oh, and be careful with your exhaust selection. The stock design prevents the rear fascia from becoming a parachute. When I looked at exhaust systems a while back, I don't remember any that maintained the correct airflow. Of course it probably only makes a difference at really high speeds.

That was exactly my reasoning for ordering the NPP exhaust. I wanted a somewhat aggressive sound, but was worried about aftermarket setups and the air flow characteristics in the rear without the stock muffler in place in that area ahead of the rear 'diffuser.' Without data to prove otherwise, I didn't want to risk it Glad to see I wasn't the only one concerned with that!

[vtirocz]

Originally Posted by travislambert

Santa just left...

Awesome! Can't wait to hear your feedback on how that setup performs on the street and track. I've considered a similar setup on my SS, but concerned it might be too aggressive for a (fair weather) daily driver.

[travislambert]

Here's pics of a rear spring side-by-side and the KW MRC delete installs...

[waterman]

Nice! Digging the DIY. Great work.

[travislambert]

I had limited time to work today, but I got the front struts and anti-sway bar in place. I'll finish up tomorrow. I'm scheduled for an alignment at 7:30 AM on Friday.

[travislambert]

Oh and a special thanks to whoever came up with this design. Both ends of the sway bar links are nearly impossible to tighten with common tools. It's easy to understand why so many of these came loose.

[travislambert]

I'm not sure how many pounds this kit saves, but every piece seemed significantly lighter. Including the sway bars I'd estimate it saves 40-50 lbs.

[TRZ06]

Originally Posted by travislambert

I'm not sure how many pounds this kit saves, but every piece seemed significantly lighter. Including the sway bars I'd estimate it saves 40-50 lbs.

I read somewhere that it was about 30-40lbs.

Nice progress.

you must be pretty mechanically inclined