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Update - It's here!!! - X74 Inbound
Buying it tomorrow....
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Sweet! Can't wait for a review...doing it yourself? Isn't it harder on a Mk I car?
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Will provide same. I have always found mine a bit light in the front end in transtions and long sweepers.... As for self-install, I think so. In know on a C4 that it is a bit more complex, but I would feel a bit sheepish if I could not do it myself.
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02-10-2011, 03:06 PM | #4 |
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I'm looking forward to hearing about that as well. I've gone back and forth considering an X73 suspension upgrade for the C4S.
Fergus, do you drive your 996 every day, or is it your toy? I drive the C4S every day, and that has certainly factored into my thoughts here... |
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Dennis, tell you what, when I am unemployed this summer (starting 24 June), I will drive to Colorado and you can sample the car... and then you can decide.
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It is in Canada... waiting to clear customs... I think I will need to take a few days off to install... Great excuse for vacation time...
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So I have unpacked and inspected it... Very nice.
I have to compliment Gert at Carnewal. Superb vendor - best communication, awesome price, and very well packed and shipped. Carnewal has jumped to the #1 vendor on my list. The goodies themselves (including struts, springs, MO30 sway bars, bushings and an engine protection plate). Next phase to find a lift to put this on to do the project. Will also sound proof the rear wheel wells with Dynamat to see if I can eliminate some of the wheel drone.
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Nice!
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That would be an overwhelming project for me. It'll probably take Fergus a couple of hours!
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It's installed.... and an improvement! The rear shocks were absolutely finished and the fronts not far behind.
Initial perspective:
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Sounds cool...I'd like to see some pics of the new stance when you get a chance. Any problems with the install?
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Frankly I am a bit disappointed with myself, but looking at the priorities it made more sense to have it subcontracted (One weekend consulting gig more than pays for the indie's time).
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+1 on the pics
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+2 on the pics. Now this is making me want to get X73 for the C4S...
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