Changed my passenger side lower control arm. The old bolts didn't fit the Beck Arnley setup😡 you wouldn't believe how hard it is to locate class 10 bolts in the proper size. In stock! The easiest way when re-installing is to put the ball joint in last. You'll have to raise the engine to get the...
For me its the ball joint on the right side. I had the car up last weekend and that joint has so much play I dont feel to safe driving it like that. Replacing both sides when they get here Monday. Im also looking to do the tie rod ends and rear trailing arm bushing.
been hearing a clunk when I back into my driveway with the wheels turned. Dealership said my outer tie rod has play, but my paperwork says lower control arm. So I guess I'll be doing some front end work when it gets warmer. I guess my Rotiforms will have to wait to go on.
Running bigger tires on stocks for winter. The move from 205/50 to 215/50 on the stock wheels is incredible! So smooth. Like a Buick. If you're running stock wheels, do this simple upgrade. The handling won't be as tight but it will be so much more comfrtable to you. I got some cheap Velozza's...
Keep me updated on how long this lasts before you have to do another application. Im looking to maybe do this soon to my '10. Its starting to yellow across the tops.
I got a deal on Rotiforms from fitmentinc.com. $488 for a set, free shipping! Going to have to wait until next year for on car pics. Ill be repowdercoating then selling the RX-8 wheels.
I can't let you leave without thanking you for your very well documented suspension update a while back. It was because of your post that I was able to change out my own suspension to H&R/KYB/RSB. Your posts will be of great benefit to many. I've already picked out my next vehicle, but that's a...