HAZE Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 My shocks and struts are shot, so I ordered the Eibach Pro System from TireRack.com. I also got the alignment kit because I heard that Eibachs tend to "lean" after a while. It was under $700 for everything, including shipping and the alignment kit.How long should I wait to get a wheel alignment? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintron Posted November 13 Report Share Posted November 13 you should get the alignment asap after you install it.eibachs and most springs "settle" as they age, so yeah, just keep an eye on stuff. You may have to go for another alignment in a year or two. boy you're going to love the ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted November 13 Author Report Share Posted November 13 Originally posted by cintron boy you're going to love the ride. I can't wait!!!It should be here Monday and get it put in on Tuesday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted November 13 Author Report Share Posted November 13 SHIT SHIT SHIT SHIT!!!!!!TireRack just called me and said they don't have the Pro System in stock for my car and it's gonna take 2-4 weeks!!!!!DAMMIT!!!!!My shocks and struts are really bad too, every time I hit a bump, I bottom out.Grr.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teklord310 Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 Sounds like a master plan! The difference between shot stock equipment and tight aftermarket is night and day. You'll be amazed. Go with an upped rear sway bar too and you'll be cornering on rails.The pro-kit for my car is kinda wack. Something like 30% softer in the rear and 20% stiffer in the front. I don't know why the hell they did that... it's gonna make the car understeer. Maybe they don't want entry level kids spinning their FWD cars and dealing with stupid lawsuits cuz ppl are dumb. Oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigpoppanils Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 Originally posted by DarrellG car and it's gonna take 2-4 weeks!!!!!DAMMIT!!!!!My shocks and struts are really bad too, every time I hit a bump, I bottom out. swipe the shocks & struts from cintron's car. i'll help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintron Posted November 14 Report Share Posted November 14 Originally posted by bigpoppanils swipe the shocks & struts from cintron's car. i'll help. please do. then i'll have an excuse for coilovers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted November 14 Author Report Share Posted November 14 Update:TireRack called me back yesterday and said I should have it in 2 weeks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted December 9 Author Report Share Posted December 9 My Pro System came today!!!!Gettin' it put in on Wednesday.I wish it was spring, dammit.Is it gonna make my car handle worse in the snow?Oh well if it is, I have no choice cuz my shocks and struts are shot to shit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintron Posted December 9 Report Share Posted December 9 the answer: yes it will probably decrease snow traction, only because the suspension isn't able to flex as much and you have less fenderwell clearance, so you'll get snow jammed in there easier.the upside is of course, the other half of the year when snow isn't around small price to pay.you'll have it in 2 weeks eh?looks more like three to me better give ms sugarnspice a ride.better yet, take her to an AutoX Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted December 9 Author Report Share Posted December 9 Originally posted by cintron the answer: yes it will probably decrease snow traction, only because the suspension isn't able to flex as much and you have less fenderwell clearance, so you'll get snow jammed in there easier.the upside is of course, the other half of the year when snow isn't around small price to pay.you'll have it in 2 weeks eh?looks more like three to me better give ms sugarnspice a ride.better yet, take her to an AutoX Yea, fuck snow, 3 months 1 week and 5 days 'till spring!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicapples Posted December 9 Report Share Posted December 9 coilovers. but the prokit should be that bad in the snow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted December 9 Author Report Share Posted December 9 Originally posted by atomicapples coilovers. but the prokit should be that bad in the snow So you're saying that the Pro Kit should be just as bad as coilovers in the snow?At least you have all wheel drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintron Posted December 9 Report Share Posted December 9 he meant shouldn't.the prokit wont touch how bad coilovers can be in the snow I have prokits on my other car and i can tell you - i really didnt notice that much of a difference in winter driving. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted December 9 Author Report Share Posted December 9 Originally posted by cintron he meant shouldn't.the prokit wont touch how bad coilovers can be in the snow I have prokits on my other car and i can tell you - i really didnt notice that much of a difference in winter driving. Kewl, thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicapples Posted December 10 Report Share Posted December 10 Originally posted by cintron he meant shouldn't.the prokit wont touch how bad coilovers can be in the snow I have prokits on my other car and i can tell you - i really didnt notice that much of a difference in winter driving. thanks for cleaning up my english Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted December 11 Author Report Share Posted December 11 Well, I got it installed yesterday and MAN WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!!You guys were right, I fuckin' LOVE IT!!! Damn, I wish it was spring. My alignment seems ok for now, but my boy at the shop said to wait about a month and get an alignment. In the spring I'm getting rims, sway bars and I'm gonna finally install my rear strut bar that's been sitting in my closet for almost a year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cintron Posted December 11 Report Share Posted December 11 careful youre gonna get bit by the Mod bug Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAZE Posted December 11 Author Report Share Posted December 11 Originally posted by cintron careful youre gonna get bit by the Mod bug Oh, I've been bitten already. It started the day I bought the car. I started with audio stuff first.Kenwood DPX-MP4030 head unit w/ cassette, MP3 & CD2 Soundstream SPL12sPPI A600 600 Watt ampPPI PCX-480 ampMB Quart PSD-216 6.5" component systemPioneer TS-A6999 6x9sViper 600 ESP alarm w/ programmable voice module and motion sensor (programmed with Fat Bastard's voice saying "Get away from me!! I ate a Baby!!) Limo tintClear cornersClear tail lightsNGK wires Bosch Platinum+4 plugsAEM CAIOBX Stainless Steel 2.5" exhaust with 4" tipOBX Stainless Steel 4-1 headers Shark Racing Front Strut BarEibach Pro SystemIn my closet:OBX short shifterIchibahn shift knob and brake handleIndiglo GuagesShark Racing Rear Strut barIn The Spring/Summer:Install all the shit in my closetKonig 17" Theory wheels w/ ??? tiresBored throttle bodyKicker Comp VR 12" subsWhiteline sway bars (F&R)and ???? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicapples Posted December 12 Report Share Posted December 12 Originally posted by DarrellG Well, I got it installed yesterday and MAN WHAT A DIFFERENCE!!!!You guys were right, I fuckin' LOVE IT!!! Damn, I wish it was spring. My alignment seems ok for now, but my boy at the shop said to wait about a month and get an alignment. In the spring I'm getting rims, sway bars and I'm gonna finally install my rear strut bar that's been sitting in my closet for almost a year. well just dont put too much miles on it. if you do, you going to end up getting new tires... i ran my car with 1.5 camber and 3 months later, it was all metal... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atomicapples Posted December 12 Report Share Posted December 12 ahh summer plans... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teklord310 Posted December 24 Report Share Posted December 24 Originally posted by atomicapples well just dont put too much miles on it. if you do, you going to end up getting new tires... i ran my car with 1.5 camber and 3 months later, it was all metal... Yeah for a street car -1.5 is way too much. AutoX and track will wear them down evenly. The 944 is running -1.6 all around, no uneven tire wear. At -.5 camber the shoulders were getting chewed up like crazy. The eclipse is running -1.2 up front, -.8 in the rear.. all even. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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