Things to do?
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Things to do?
I want to freshen up my bird with my tax refund. It's my daily driver but I feel some things could be replaced or refreshed. Any recommendations? Suspension related? Bushings? Has anyone used any of the busing kits? I'm up to date on maintenance, oil change, fluids, spark plugs etc.
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I want to freshen up my bird with my tax refund. It's my daily driver but I feel some things could be replaced or refreshed. Any recommendations? Suspension related? Bushings? Has anyone used any of the busing kits? I'm up to date on maintenance, oil change, fluids, spark plugs etc.
Anyway, 90% sure your shocks are shot..maybe your springs are still okay, not sure. I'd personally upgrade them though and replace both sway bars.. your car will handle entirely different afterward. Also, replace the rear bump stops (under the rear wheel wells between the edge of the well and the rear axle) ESPECIALLY if you lower it. Replace all bushings with prothane along with your suspension.
You can also do a Brembo Brake upgrade and upgrade to 18 / 19" wheels... research in the suspension forum for that.
Or you can do preventative maintanence. If your fuel pump has never been replaced before, upgrade to a Racetronix.
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I do agree with your recommendation for a shock replacement/upgrade though. Good advice there.
I also wouldn't bother with a job as involved as a fuel pump swap unless it was needed due to failure or massive increases in fuel demand. Even a brand new replacement pump can fail (including the aftermarket upgraded versions, which sometimes don't last as long as OE pieces), and it's a hassle to deal with, so again it's not something I would ever do unless it was needed.
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Honestly sounds like you can do what I need to learn how to do... put it in the savings account for a rainy day,..
Edit: Maybe you can start looking into upgrading to a 12 Bolt, or adding a stall converter / trans cooler
Edit: Maybe you can start looking into upgrading to a 12 Bolt, or adding a stall converter / trans cooler
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I would definitely do the bushings and ball joints. Also, while I had my suspension disassembled, I cleaned up the arms and painted them. I also changed my inner and outer tie rods. If you do it yourself, it shouldn't cost too much. I just used Moog parts but I did have to take my arms to a shop to have them press out the old bushings and ball joints and then press the new ones back in after I painted the arms. Well, I only had to do that for the lower arms, the upper arms were easy.