Lorenzen's Progress Thread
01-05-2016 | 04:10 AM
#21
Originally Posted by AAIIIC
I know there have been plenty of threads about the cradle bushings, but I wasn't asking about those. I was asking about the rear differential bushings (where the rear of the differential mounts to the cradle), which I have not seen much discussion of. The differential mounting bushings don't have anything to do with the subframe shifting laterally under cornering loads.On the one hand the "while we're in there" urge is strong to go ahead and do them, but on the other hand I am worried about additional NVH. It doesn't help that my current setup sounds like a goddamn gravel truck (which also means that I can't really give any useful before/after comparison, because the driveline right now sounds like absolute crap).
I dont drag, which destroys drivetrain, but i have enough power not to throw caution to the wind.
I am goin to try and yank the diff bushing out on the car, if it works with my puller via wrenching a nut on a thread great, if not i will get a hydraulic cyl with a hole in the center and pull them out like rotten teeth.... Either way i am not droppin the tear cradle. Too much work...
01-05-2016 | 09:56 AM
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01-05-2016 | 09:59 AM
#23
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On the one hand the "while we're in there" urge is strong to go ahead and do them, but on the other hand I am worried about additional NVH. It doesn't help that my current setup sounds like a goddamn gravel truck (which also means that I can't really give any useful before/after comparison, because the driveline right now sounds like absolute crap).
If you're really worried about the additional NVH, I'd advise putting in the 80A bushings. They'll still help reduce movement and should limit any noise that the 95A would transmit. Either will be a nice improvement over the stockers.
Exactly why I refuse to slam second gear lol. I did a few times when I first got the car then realized I don't feel like buying an 8.8 or 9" quite yet.
01-08-2016 | 11:42 AM
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Don't even have to drop the exhaust..just put it on a lift as the top sides are fine...I was just curious if that had happened to anyone else or not since Corsa is supposed to be the best cat back for us. Although I'm unsure how long the system has been on the car.
The lines came out perfectly! Going to lay the dip down this weekend. 
01-28-2016 | 02:51 PM
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I'm from IL originally...Just didn't bother switching them for school since my insurance would nearly double coming to FL...However that will be changing when I renew them in May.
01-29-2016 | 07:48 PM
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If you're there for school you may want to get away with IL plates as long as you can. You'll have to pay sales tax on the car to register it in FL. There may be some variance for school attendance.
01-31-2016 | 08:15 PM
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Here's the results of this weekend. They're kind of low quality (iphone 4s) pictures and it was starting to get dark...But it came out pretty well. Just need to do some finishing touches to it still.
