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Originally Posted by aemravan
The first thing I did was look up the cost difference between the OEM replacement springs (per the j02 recall documentation of replaced parts) and some upgraded springs..
needless to say I was pretty surprised... the factory springs will only run me 100 bucks... so I don't think I'll be upgrading unless I can find a decent set of aftermarket ones that aren't too pricey.. with a quick search I found some that look decent but if I remember correctly they were around $250 bucks for the set.
TI retainers sounds amazing too.. I love upgrades.. but that would be a complete cost add-on as the factory retainers are....well...retained... lol.
But i'll give it a thought and see... would be nice to do..but at the same time currently I don't see a point.. I don't think we'll be tracking the car as it will be a daily, and hopefully a long-term vehicle... but who knows...maybe sometime down the road it could be beneficial..
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You can get a set of upgraded aftermarket springs complete with titanium retainers for a few hundred bucks.
Honestly - between your talk of tracking the car AND the reported failures of OEM valve springs manufactured outside the recall period I think you'd be foolish to NOT upgrade them at the same time. Is it going to cost you another $200-250 for these valve springs? Yup. But the labour bill will be $2,000 for the recall so it's a drop in the bucket.
While the engine is out, I would also advise you update to the newest clutch release bearing (the older ones are prone to failure) and change your spark plugs ($500+ at the dealer afterwards as it takes hours to reach/replace them with engine in car) as they are both zero labour items once the engine is out for service.
If you're gonna track the car, it would be smart to install an upgraded clutch & lightweight flywheel (longevity & performance upgrade) as well as a Verus forged clutch fork (the stock ones bend, then break) at the same time.
Upgraded engine mounts would be more of a bonus, but again - they are a zero labour install once the engine is out saving you hundreds more in future labour so I'd do them too.
Yes, I know I'm spending your money pretty fast here - but the money you will save on doing the plugs during the recall will pay for your release bearing & fork. And the labour you save doing the clutch while the engine is out will pay for your valve springs.
Just do it and don't look back.