DGRR 2012 To Do List

[djmtsu]

Well, some things just got added to the list.

1) install new door belt line seals
2) install Tokico D-Spec struts with Tein S-Techs
3) install Agency Power sway bars and end links

[Sephitrask]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Well, some things just got added to the list.

1) install new door belt line seals
2) install Tokico D-Spec struts with Tein S-Techs
3) install Agency Power sway bars and end links

you know, I just installed s-techs this weekend, and the rear is sitting HIGHER than it was on the stock springs... I preloaded the fronts and they look good, but the rear is meh....

and adding to my list:
new thermostat housing
replace exhaust shrouds
change fluid in transmission and diff

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by Sephitrask

you know, I just installed s-techs this weekend, and the rear is sitting HIGHER than it was on the stock springs... I preloaded the fronts and they look good, but the rear is meh....

Probably because stock the car sits ass low. At least mine does. Same thing happened with the FB. When I put on RB springs, I think it raised it up from the old ass springs being collapsed.

[Sephitrask]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Probably because stock the car sits ass low. At least mine does. Same thing happened with the FB. When I put on RB springs, I think it raised it up from the old ass springs being collapsed.

After looking at the old springs, and looking at a couple local 8s, I think the stock rear springs prematurely sag. Mine is an 05, and the ride is BETTER with the tein s techs, and the other two 8s I looked at are 04s and the rears are completely gone. Bump stops shredded as well. Its really surprising that a newer car would have a failure like this. I mean, a 20+ year old fc, yeah. but not an 8 year old car...

[djmtsu]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Well, some things just got added to the list.

1) install new door belt line seals DONE
2) install Tokico D-Spec struts with Tein S-Techs DONE
3) install Agency Power sway bars and end links DONE

Plus-

4) Installed front splash/mud guards
5) Installed RE-Amemiya Super Dolphin Tip catback

Only this left is to get my tires flipped to my 2010 RX-8 wheels and an alignment. Both of which should happen this weekend This pic was mid tear down. I'll post a completed photo once the wheels are on.