I ordered some STBs...
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Yea I didn't realize it was going to be that light. And that was the only blue they had in the engine enamel at the store. Oh well. Maybe I can find a darker blue somewhere that looks a little less greenish haha.
Teching In
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I may be wrong. but I would'nt worry about doing it with engine enamel. I painted my with just cheap flat black paint and they seem to be holding up just fine. But if not thats the good thing about paint we can just sand it down and try again. -steve
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UPDATE:
I finally had some time to install the STBs and do the motor mount flip yesterday. Took about 1/2 hour.
Initial impressions: Not as noticable of an improvement on turning as I thought but I did notice that the ride to work this morning seemed a lot quieter. Not as many sqeaks and bumps which is what I would expect from STBs. I think cornering might be better improved with better shocks and a fatter sway bar (which there isn't one available). Maybe I'll try some poly bushings on the front sway bar next.
I finally had some time to install the STBs and do the motor mount flip yesterday. Took about 1/2 hour.
Initial impressions: Not as noticable of an improvement on turning as I thought but I did notice that the ride to work this morning seemed a lot quieter. Not as many sqeaks and bumps which is what I would expect from STBs. I think cornering might be better improved with better shocks and a fatter sway bar (which there isn't one available). Maybe I'll try some poly bushings on the front sway bar next.
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From: Hudson River Valley, NY
Yeah I have. He said they are were shipped. They are comming from Mass like 4 hours from me. I'm alittle confused here... He said because they are large the carrier is taking long......I think I've mailed things out before..... If there is an issue I would like to know what it is.
Flip is usually really good about getting the bars out quickly, and he usually has them in stock, ready to go. I'm surprised to hear this. Did you request custom paint or anything?
Launching!
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has anyone put these on their GXP yet? just wondering if they helped much considering the suspension is pretty good from the factory? I think for optimum performance im going to lower it, it has seemed to make the biggest difference on my other cars.
