Once again, a fantastic write up!
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What's the code for this Whiteline Kit? cheers
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http://www.whiteline.com.au/product_..._number=KDT922 |
just one jack to control crossmember height is all thats needed, and I placed mine right under the crossmember a bit to the passenger side.
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Took my car through my usual driving 'circuit' today and can feel an immense difference with these bushing inserts installed. I had originally only installed the rearmost inserts to see if there was a measurable difference in the ButtDyno™. With the rearmost inserts installed, the car feels a little firmer -- especially off of launches. I went ahead and installed the forward inserts yesterday and can report a HUGE difference.
The car flies off the line now. I've daily-driven a Lotus Elise and can say that the car is beginning to feel as quick off the line as my Elise did. It'll punch you into the seat and keep you there. Gear shifts are noticeably better -- more precise. I didn't expect a change there and it's a pleasant surprise. I simply cannot believe how 8 simple inserts can drastically change the overall feel of a car but Whiteline has come through. Big time. It's takes all the play out of the shift response. You get power -- now. No more wishy-washy feeling. With power comes responsibility: you will notice the rear end being a little bit more tail-happy but, if you've driven RWD vehicles before, you'll appreciate it. This car has so much more potential and it's fantastic that small, inexpensive modifications like this are adding up huge. Combine this kit with the Perrin shifter bushing and you've got a great combo. I'm going to install Whiteline's positive shift bushing sometime next month and I'm sure it'll just get better. I'll report back when I've done that. |
This is great. I've been considering purchasing some whiteline bushings for a while, and now that there's a guide out, I'll definitely be making that purchase ASAP! :thumbsup:
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Suspension's just a PITA because of the high torque values and possible rust issues.
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http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8469/8...aed3b07f_c.jpg 20121028-WhitelineRearCrossmemberBushingsDIY-20 by VictorN07, on Flickr |
Yeah I saw that...and you're not even in the rust belt. I shudder to think what I'm going to find underneath the car when I install all these bushings and my RCE springs in March.
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Let us know if you find any issues with rust |
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In any case the plan of attack is to drop the exhaust (redo axleback install and add front pipe), do the Whiteline gearbox mount bushing, rear shifter stay (KB hopefully by then), install springs, rear camber correcting bushes, and the rear subframe inserts. It'll transform the car entirely! |
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