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BAD SS
04-19-09, 05:02.04 PM
Had this shit sitting in my garage so I finally decided to install it.

Drilled and slotted rotors that I got with the car.

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq329/AtlantaPerformance/IMG_7409.jpg

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq329/AtlantaPerformance/IMG_7411.jpg

36mm solid front swaybar and poly bushings from Energy Suspension.

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq329/AtlantaPerformance/IMG_7407.jpg

Got some new rear tires the other day as well. 275/40/17 Falken FK-452s. I didn't think it was possible to hook up 400+ rwhp on a 275 wide tire with 300 tread wear rating, but apparently it is. These things hook up almost as well as my drag radials did on the street. :D

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq329/AtlantaPerformance/IMG_7412.jpg



And the results. I pulled .82 G's on the street with 5 year old front tires, without even trying. :D

http://i460.photobucket.com/albums/qq329/AtlantaPerformance/front36mmsway.jpg
c love
04-19-09, 05:18.29 PM
Very nice. Car should handle and stop better than before.

Looking good. Thanks for sharing. Also looks like you have put some rubber on those fenders. :thumbsup:
Bud
04-19-09, 05:23.07 PM
I would love to be able to put some "cost effective" bushings on my car. Hopefully Energy Suspension will put some on the market sometime soon.
HEMISFEAR
04-19-09, 06:22.27 PM
Some nice improvements. Those spindles look pretty long..?
BAD SS
04-19-09, 08:17.12 PM
Some nice improvements. Those spindles look pretty long..?

Do what?
Vinnysrt8
04-19-09, 08:24.18 PM
looking good there......
SRTLUVR
04-19-09, 10:13.58 PM
Lookin good Trev!!! Those rotors are the tits!!! I need to get me some. Always love shots of your 'maro..........
BAD SS
04-19-09, 10:46.36 PM
Just got back from driving it in the rain for the first time with these tires. HOLY SHIT! These fuckers hook, even under hard acceleration!
paxton
04-20-09, 06:18.55 PM
If I didn't need all season tires, I would've tried out the Falkens instead of the Toyos. So what's up with the super long wheel studs?
BAD SS
04-20-09, 07:24.20 PM
Just got back from Home Depot with some supplies to make the brake cooling system.

Flexible Aluminum Duct - 25 feet x 3 inches
100 - 11 inch zip ties
2 - 2 1/4" hose clamps
Roll of foil tape
2 - 2" 90* PVC street elbows
2 - STP Air Filters
1 - Junior hacksaw

Total cost was around 50 bucks.

http://i40.tinypic.com/280qcr8.jpg

The plan is to run the ducts from the two holes in my front bumper, partially through the inner plastic fender, and use the street elbows to direct the air to the center of the brake rotor. The air filters will be placed between the holes in the front bumper and the duct.

http://i42.tinypic.com/opo1sn.jpg


If I didn't need all season tires, I would've tried out the Falkens instead of the Toyos. So what's up with the super long wheel studs?

It was for the Weld Draglites that were on the car.