That looks awesome Adam!
Is it that shadow chrome colour?
Adams RX Wagon
Started by Adam, May 22 2011 08:46 PM
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Posted 16 October 2011 - 05:42 PM
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Posted 16 October 2011 - 05:50 PM
Yeah it is, Im digging the shadow chrome!
Nearly lost it when I went out this arvo! Forgot it wasn't stuck on!
Nearly lost it when I went out this arvo! Forgot it wasn't stuck on!
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Posted 16 October 2011 - 05:53 PM
Haha lucky!
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Posted 16 October 2011 - 09:08 PM
Love the JDM shadow chrome 
The AUDM/Euro shiny chrome and gold plated badging is so gaudy in comparison....
The AUDM/Euro shiny chrome and gold plated badging is so gaudy in comparison....
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Posted 20 October 2011 - 09:24 PM
JDM Gen3 shadow chrome is where its at. Nice one.
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 05:56 PM
So I picked up some Bilsteins recently and finally got round to fitting them.
The old STi struts i had decided to evacuate all their oil over my cv's over the last few months... so its been a long time coming!
Out with the old
In with the new!
And now my car has "earned its wings" with a Bilstein badge!
The old STi struts i had decided to evacuate all their oil over my cv's over the last few months... so its been a long time coming!
Out with the old
In with the new!
And now my car has "earned its wings" with a Bilstein badge!
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 06:04 PM
Nice work
Does it sit any lower?
Does it sit any lower?
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 06:09 PM
Nah, I used the king lows I had for springs, so I'm pretty sure it sits the same! Which is good!!
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 06:11 PM
Hows it feel, Adam?
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 06:15 PM
Better! The ride is still just as tight as the STi, but without the back breaking harshness!
Unfortunately I still have tracking problems over about 80ks!
Unfortunately I still have tracking problems over about 80ks!
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 06:21 PM
Shame about the tracking problems. Can't help you there. Hope you get it sorted soon.
Yeh the Billies ride well for what they are, so that's a nice benefit for you now
Yeh the Billies ride well for what they are, so that's a nice benefit for you now
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 06:23 PM
Unfortunately its hard to get the time!!
Overall, I'm incredibly happy with them!
Overall, I'm incredibly happy with them!
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 08:40 PM
Wheel alignment FTW.
Take it for a drive for about 20 odd k's (i.e. to your letterbox) and it should settle a little.
But yeah, wheel alignment.
Take it for a drive for about 20 odd k's (i.e. to your letterbox) and it should settle a little.
But yeah, wheel alignment.
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 08:52 PM
Done both big Al. Probably did ~ 100ks today. Will take it on a nice test again tomorrow, maybe I'll leave the driveway tomorrow 
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Posted 05 November 2011 - 10:31 PM
It's the tyres then.
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 07:09 AM
directional wide tyres will always want to track. especially on the roads around you where trucks are the main culprits to ruining the roads..
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 07:57 AM
I still want to see the align specs Adam...but yes, your shitty roads would also be adding to this.
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 09:00 AM
reef the wheel harder. 
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Posted 06 November 2011 - 09:16 AM
Haha I can deal with it, just doesnt feel safe!
Should I just do skids everywhere? I've heard the 5 speeds are rock solid!
Should I just do skids everywhere? I've heard the 5 speeds are rock solid!
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Posted 31 January 2012 - 10:32 AM
UPDATE!
Billies shit themselves, Put old STi Gear back in, which packed it in Friday some time, quite a scary drive home!
Needed a fast solution, so I ended up getting some BC BR Coilovers.
Adam and I started at the noisy shock, and discovered it was missing the lower retaining nut, which meant we had to use spring compressors in the wheel well to get it all out. NOT FUN!
How it came out without removing any bolts! (apart from the ones keeping it attached to the car!)
Anyway, After fitting the coil overs, and adjusting the ride height, took it for a drive. Instantly sold. I was expecitng a harsh horrible ride. But it isn't. Its smoother, quieter and handles so much better than the Billies/STi Shocks and King Springs. And I haven't even fiddled with the dampening yet! Its still on the factory 8 (dont know if thats 8 hards or 8 softs!)
Has revived some faith in the old girl, which is good, because I was considering a cliff as a good means of repair.
Pics to come!
Billies shit themselves, Put old STi Gear back in, which packed it in Friday some time, quite a scary drive home!
Needed a fast solution, so I ended up getting some BC BR Coilovers.
Adam and I started at the noisy shock, and discovered it was missing the lower retaining nut, which meant we had to use spring compressors in the wheel well to get it all out. NOT FUN!
How it came out without removing any bolts! (apart from the ones keeping it attached to the car!)
Anyway, After fitting the coil overs, and adjusting the ride height, took it for a drive. Instantly sold. I was expecitng a harsh horrible ride. But it isn't. Its smoother, quieter and handles so much better than the Billies/STi Shocks and King Springs. And I haven't even fiddled with the dampening yet! Its still on the factory 8 (dont know if thats 8 hards or 8 softs!)
Has revived some faith in the old girl, which is good, because I was considering a cliff as a good means of repair.
Pics to come!
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