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#154
Indeedy. FF7 in Chromium (hyper) Black.
I wanted the Axis Seven Mod, but it wouldn't fit. Then I looked to the Sportmax 920, and had trouble locating a set. Finally I was convinced to look at a set of the Motegis. Originally I saw a black wheel with a polished rim, but I wanted a different look. So Voila!
I wanted the Axis Seven Mod, but it wouldn't fit. Then I looked to the Sportmax 920, and had trouble locating a set. Finally I was convinced to look at a set of the Motegis. Originally I saw a black wheel with a polished rim, but I wanted a different look. So Voila!
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Haven't gone in for an alignment yet, I'll let it settle a bit, then go in. For now the control arms are set to the factory setup, and I haven't touched the front yet. The handling is great and no problems so far, but I'll get it done soon.
Originally Posted by kenchan
that's a clean drop wat is your alignment setting?
#163
Originally Posted by chaincoopers
Haven't gone in for an alignment yet, I'll let it settle a bit, then go in. For now the control arms are set to the factory setup, and I haven't touched the front yet. The handling is great and no problems so far, but I'll get it done soon.
on the rear vs mine...so that's why I asked.
#164
Yeh, it doesn't look different to me, and like I said, the handling is just spot-on. Loving it! But the ability for adjustment is there. I looked at the factory control arms and did not see how they're adjustable (there's some talk of how the 05's are adjustable). Front looks the same too, so I'm not that worried about alignment.
Anyway, kudos to Eric at Helix for all his hard work, and thanks to everyone on this board for their input and patience.
Anyway, kudos to Eric at Helix for all his hard work, and thanks to everyone on this board for their input and patience.
Originally Posted by kenchan
yah, to tell you the truth, i couldn't see a difference in the camber
on the rear vs mine...so that's why I asked.
on the rear vs mine...so that's why I asked.
#165
i think the h-sport with 22mm alta's is a great combo too.
Originally Posted by chaincoopers
Yeh, it doesn't look different to me, and like I said, the handling is just spot-on. Loving it! But the ability for adjustment is there. I looked at the factory control arms and did not see how they're adjustable (there's some talk of how the 05's are adjustable). Front looks the same too, so I'm not that worried about alignment.
Anyway, kudos to Eric at Helix for all his hard work, and thanks to everyone on this board for their input and patience.
Anyway, kudos to Eric at Helix for all his hard work, and thanks to everyone on this board for their input and patience.
#169
Did you use the stock shocks?
I have H-sports I'm going to put on soon and was debating if I should upgrade the stockers to some Koni yellows, Bilstein Sport Shocks or something similar. Any recommendations would be much appreciated.
Originally Posted by chaincoopers
There we go. H sport springs, control arms, alta 22 mm rear sway.
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Originally Posted by weezer2282
unsafe?
Granted it isnt ACTUALLY safer, you are just more aware of what's happening and more in control.....so you feel safer
#174
Originally Posted by weezer2282
unsafe?
unless you have a thicker rear swaybar than stock, the H-sport's progressive
rate springs make the car's initial roll more pronounced than with the
factory linear rate springs.
therefore, i am a little confused too.
if H-sports + 22mm swaybar, it would make sense though.
#175
Stock shocks, yes. There's conflicting information regarding whether the stockers need to be swapped out when you do springs. I personally did not, and a lot of people don't, but when mine wear out, I'll go with konis or bilsteins.
Originally Posted by SCMCS
I have H-sports I'm going to put on soon and was debating if I should upgrade the stockers to some Koni yellows, Bilstein Sport Shocks or something similar. Any recommendations would be much appreciated.