17 April 2014

I hate the waiting game...

So in my lapse of posts, I have been stockpiling parts to fix my daily - a (somewhat) white 94 EH9 4AT. I had installed an Eibach ProKit on factory struts about 3 years ago so needless to say I was riding on springs however the bolt connecting the strut to the rear LCA was frozen. Once I got the ProKit installed I knew that the only way I was going to change the struts was to get new LCAs....

I picked up a set of Ground Controls and Koni orange struts some time ago and needed new top hats and LCAs to install everything. For the LCAs I went with Skunk2 (they have decent bushing) and went with Ground Control again for extended top hats. I also picked up a BWR subframe brace and StopTech stainless brake lines. 


While on the lift at work

The outcome? I now drive a slot car. The entire driving dynamic of the car is completely changed, so much more responsive. 


Today after measuring and adjusting for even ride height:


I will be posting more of the EJ8 build soon, just needed to take care of the daily first (need to make that paper!)

11 April 2014

Parts, parts, parts!

Parts are starting to come! So far LCAs, brake lines, and extended top hats but more parts are coming in today, tomorrow, and Monday! I'll be posting pics once I get home today!