1st Serious Mod Time - Suspension Rennovation
06-16-07, 10:56 PM
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Very nice!!
Congratulations!!
Its about time for me to do my struts and RSB. The KYB GR2s seem like a good (or only) choice. Gonna keep the springs though. My summer project!!
Congratulations!!Its about time for me to do my struts and RSB. The KYB GR2s seem like a good (or only) choice. Gonna keep the springs though. My summer project!!
my only experience with it personally is on black but that looks NICE.
09-19-07, 01:34 PM
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I just noticed...ye flipping gods..the exhaust IS SO LOW on these things...check it:
09-19-07, 05:38 PM
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i put a few coats of z2 and z5 on the black prius twice a year- if you add a layer of caranuba on top it really deepens the shine on darker paints. i don't know how much it'll help on white. i'm less familiar with lighter paint jobs but i understand they're not quite as much work :lol:
[btw, have you gotten my PMs re: the es250?]
[btw, have you gotten my PMs re: the es250?]
03-24-08, 07:44 PM
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Slow, thanks for posting your experience with your suspension upgrade. Im most likely going to go your route with the kybs and h&r springs. those new pics you added are of your car with the springs settled? definitely love how it sits.
03-24-08, 07:51 PM
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Thanks, I love how she sits too; even more I love how she handles the twisties. Right now she's more sporty than my stock SC.
Are there times when I wish I had the OEM cushy ride? Sure. Maybe 10-20% of the time. But that leaves 80-90% of the time where I'm thrilling to the aesthetics, the stance, the handling, etc. with a HUGE grin on my face.
I wish all my ES bros and sisses were close by so I could offer a drive, just so you can see how this thing goes now.
03-24-08, 08:03 PM
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i know the feeling... especially taking the bends on on ramps... some what dangerous but very fun... of course i cant do it currently on my ride... she would start to skid T-T
*makes plans to order*
*makes plans to order*
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08-26-08, 10:20 AM
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Thank you! I'm thinking the stance will be enhanced with the spacers I'm investigating now. (Check that thread out too). I know you'll be joining me soon with the same stance.
Thank you, Smitty! It's a shame you're not down here. I'd LOVE to see what Zaino and I could do with that black paint. I'm pretty sure we'd get it so mirror-like, the authorities would force you to get it off the road because it's a safety hazard for other drivers alongside you.
I'm tempted to take the whole plunge into K-Sports at the least (cons - imminent rebuilds, reported "crashing" over rough parts in the roads) or air bags/hybrid at the most (cons - $$$$$$).I only mention this because I'm reminded every time I see your ES beauty, how aesthetically appealing the stance of the coilovers are. Are you finding that the slightly rougher ride is exposing squeaks and rattles that might not have shown themselves with the floaty, pillowy stock ride?
Thank you, Smitty! It's a shame you're not down here. I'd LOVE to see what Zaino and I could do with that black paint. I'm pretty sure we'd get it so mirror-like, the authorities would force you to get it off the road because it's a safety hazard for other drivers alongside you.
I'm tempted to take the whole plunge into K-Sports at the least (cons - imminent rebuilds, reported "crashing" over rough parts in the roads) or air bags/hybrid at the most (cons - $$$$$$).I only mention this because I'm reminded every time I see your ES beauty, how aesthetically appealing the stance of the coilovers are. Are you finding that the slightly rougher ride is exposing squeaks and rattles that might not have shown themselves with the floaty, pillowy stock ride?
08-26-08, 11:16 AM
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Thank you, Smitty! It's a shame you're not down here. I'd LOVE to see what Zaino and I could do with that black paint. I'm pretty sure we'd get it so mirror-like, the authorities would force you to get it off the road because it's a safety hazard for other drivers alongside you.
I'm tempted to take the whole plunge into K-Sports at the least (cons - imminent rebuilds, reported "crashing" over rough parts in the roads) or air bags/hybrid at the most (cons - $$$$$$).I only mention this because I'm reminded every time I see your ES beauty, how aesthetically appealing the stance of the coilovers are. Are you finding that the slightly rougher ride is exposing squeaks and rattles that might not have shown themselves with the floaty, pillowy stock ride?
I'm tempted to take the whole plunge into K-Sports at the least (cons - imminent rebuilds, reported "crashing" over rough parts in the roads) or air bags/hybrid at the most (cons - $$$$$$).I only mention this because I'm reminded every time I see your ES beauty, how aesthetically appealing the stance of the coilovers are. Are you finding that the slightly rougher ride is exposing squeaks and rattles that might not have shown themselves with the floaty, pillowy stock ride?
I may order some Zaino today when I get home. I've been using the Meguiars stuff for a while and it may be time to try something different.
As for the Ksports my personal opinion is just go Tein or JIC. I so wish I'd went that route. I'd trade my coils with cash for some Teins or JIC right now. I want to go with a hybrid air setup but I definitely dont wanna do it on KSports coils. The ride quality isnt good at all and I cant go as low as I want to because I dont wanna bottom out and mess something up. I dont get any squeaks or rattles but ride is pretty rough.
Holla at me later and I'll tell you all about it.-Smitty
08-26-08, 01:29 PM
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As for the Ksports my personal opinion is just go Tein or JIC. I so wish I'd went that route. I'd trade my coils with cash for some Teins or JIC right now. I want to go with a hybrid air setup but I definitely dont wanna do it on KSports coils. The ride quality isnt good at all and I cant go as low as I want to because I dont wanna bottom out and mess something up. I dont get any squeaks or rattles but ride is pretty rough. Holla at me later and I'll tell you all about it.-Smitty
Holla at me later and I'll tell you all about it.-SmittyWe 2nd gen ESs don't get JIC or Tein as a coilover choice. K-Sports are IT.
So I guess it's 1) enjoy your stock, pillowy ride [nuthin' wrong with that], 2) go struts and springs for lowering/handling, or 3) spring the big dollars for air. How disappointing is that?
Count on the holla.