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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 07:19 AM
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Hey guys,
Does anyone have any suggestions on what I should upgrade after 78,000. The S2k doesn't feel as light and nimble as it first day. Obviously it's 7 years old and almost 80,000 miles but what would does everyone recommend upgrading to pour some life back into it?
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 07:37 AM
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Linky:
http://www.kraftwerksusa.com/kw_prod...p?categoryId=2


Let us know how it works!
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 08:28 AM
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That would certainly wake her up. What do you mean by not as light an nimble?
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:00 AM
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Does anybody in our area have the KW kit installed?
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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haha, if I happen to trip over 6 grand today, done. You know the feeling that overtime things start to wear? Brakes and steering feel a little loose, possibly suspension, clutch and shifting feel stiffer, just broken in. I don't know if that makes sense...
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Fastfour,Apr 15 2010, 08:28 AM
What do you mean by not as light an nimble?








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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:12 AM
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Getting used to the high performance? Stupid question but are you on top of your maintenance? Brake, clutch, diff, and transmission fluid changed recently? Had the UK alignment done?

A used SOS s/c kit is floating on craigslist for 2.5k if that is more tolerable.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 09:24 AM
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After 80,000 miles there are undoutably a number of elements that would benefit from servicing.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 11:31 AM
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I would probably start with a full fluid flush....brakes, clutch, diff, tranny and motor. Check any wearable items (tires, pads, bushings). These all can contribute to that "not so fresh feeling" and will save you the money spent on throwing performance parts at a car to make a car perform better.
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Old Apr 15, 2010 | 12:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Fastfour,Apr 15 2010, 12:31 PM
I would probably start with a full fluid flush....brakes, clutch, diff, tranny and motor. Check any wearable items (tires, pads, bushings). These all can contribute to that "not so fresh feeling" and will save you the money spent on throwing performance parts at a car to make a car perform better.
...and will save you the money spent on throwing performance parts in an attempt to make a car perform better.
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