Yes, I hear that it is a very capable setup in the form you are mentioning. Right now what I'm discussing with Chris from SBG is at the rideheight I want to be I might have issues with travel at the rear.

 

Very warm day for this time of the year in WNY. Removed the softop and the motors. The car sits at 2640lbs on the scale with the hardtop and half tank of fuel.

 

Awesome. Anymore updates?

 

As of right now the car hibernates for another couple of months. Right now I’m compiling the hardware that I will be replacing when I overhaul the suspension. I was able to source a set of AP1 bushings with 1k miles on them, and a set of rigid collars. In a perfect world I would like to replace all of the hardware fresh but I’m trying to be reasonable with my expending.

I also discovered my tie rods where going bad.

 

Time to revive this thread as the winter is approaching its end.

I'm very excited to say that I will be installing these FPSport spec Ohlins. 13/11k with a front helper spring are the spring rate. @SakeBomb Garage claims that with their valving, these will ride smoother than the standard product, and I'm looking forward to put these to their test!

I want to mention that removing the soft top was the best/worst thing I did to the car thus far haha! The car is transformed! It just does everything better... Braking, accelerating and turning. The downside is that the NVH was unbearable. I added some sound insulation around the floor and where the soft top drainages locates. This has brought the NVH levels to about where they were with the soft top. Let's just say I'm looking very forward to put the stock exhaust back on!

All of the suspension bits are ready to go in, hopefully this weekend, hence I took the liberty of playing with ride height. I love the look of a slammed car with the wheels just about sunken under the wells, but I want to make as little sacrifices as possible when it comes driving the car hard(neglecting roll center). I'm now rubbing at the rear under hard dips, which I didn't before getting the rear bumper replaced so maybe I have to do some more trimming the bumper and the tabs. I will appreciate feedback from those of you that are slammed and drive hard!

 

We have not gotten to install the suspension bits yet, but I took the time to get the car on jackstands and clean the undercarriage of the car and wow, that was satisfying to do!




I also took the time to polish off the Gtechniq CSL & EXO since some of the panels are freshly painted. This time I went with Power Lock+ & Collinite 845 for protection.

 

Enjoyed going through your thread. Seems like the car is slowly getting transformed with high end parts!

 

Thanks man! Within reason, I’ve learned that you appreciate quality parts way more! They also provide the insurance of resell.

 

 

Looks great dude.