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#3271
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So I replaced my softer clutch spring back to stock and maaaan what a difference, I liked the softer one at first but man that thing sucked after my clutch leg got used to being the clutch leg... A whole world of difference maaan.. Now my shifts are smooth(er) and consistent. At this point I'm just wondering if I should even bother with RJM clutch pedal
Last edited by Mik3G37S; 07-17-2014 at 11:43 AM.
#3272
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So I replaced my softer clutch spring back to stock and maaaan what a difference, I liked the softer one at first but man that thing sucked after my clutch leg got used to being the clutch leg... A whole world of difference maaan.. Now my shifts are smooth(er) and consistent. At this point I'm just wondering if I should even bother with RJM clurdh pedal
#3273
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Also keep in mind John that I daily my car, I dont drive it every few days, hence why the softer spring didn't feel right after driving the car for several months as daily..
#3274
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I was out driving last night, and there's this observation (unrelated) that I've been noticing this summer. Last summer, if I were pushing the car hard on familiar highway on-ramps, there was a very particular feel and speed to where the car would start to slip. This year, with the wider tires and Swift Springs (lowered w/neg camber), and four brand new PSS, that speed is noticeably higher, however instead of slipping it feels more jerky, like its skipping instead of sliding.
Granted, to get to that point takes a certain amount of risk, and more so now than last year. Just saying, *when* you get to the extent of the handling now, it feels like there's less control at that point then there used to be, even though that point is at a higher speed.
Weird.
Last edited by Rochester; 07-17-2014 at 12:08 PM.
#3276
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well yeah definitely, but It seems like I am finally sold on Koni yellow struts/shocks paired up with springs, either Eibach/H&R/Tein/Swift/or whatever else I forgot, that I will have to figure out which springs I'll go with later on. The struts/shocks have dampness adjustability paired up with some more aggressive springs will provide really good handling and I won't have to worry about removing coilovers for winter. That setup pretty much is the best bang for the buck considering good coilovers are one of the most expensive ones 2.5-3.5k(?) which are totally not in my budget and not worth buying for my needs..
and of course I'll have to get sway bars to improve handling completely after getting the shock/spring combo
and of course I'll have to get sway bars to improve handling completely after getting the shock/spring combo
#3278
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well yeah definitely, but It seems like I am finally sold on Koni yellow struts/shocks paired up with springs, either Eibach/H&R/Tein/Swift/or whatever else I forgot, that I will have to figure out which springs I'll go with later on. The struts/shocks have dampness adjustability paired up with some more aggressive springs will provide really good handling and I won't have to worry about removing coilovers for winter. That setup pretty much is the best bang for the buck considering good coilovers are one of the most expensive ones 2.5-3.5k(?) which are totally not in my budget and not worth buying for my needs..
I spent about 3 hours detailing my cars interior today. Wiped all the plastic down, vacuumed it out and used Zanio Z9 leather cleaner and Z10 conditioner on the seats. I had done the same thing on Monday to my wife's MDX using LEXOL, and honestly, the Zanio came out looking better. Really happy with the way it turned out, and it was nice having some free time away from the kids to spend cleaning up the cars.
#3279
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I spent about 3 hours detailing my cars interior today. Wiped all the plastic down, vacuumed it out and used Zanio Z9 leather cleaner and Z10 conditioner on the seats. I had done the same thing on Monday to my wife's MDX using LEXOL, and honestly, the Zanio came out looking better. Really happy with the way it turned out, and it was nice having some free time away from the kids to spend cleaning up the cars.
This should be interesting.
#3280
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I daily drive my car too, and thought the lighter spring made it significantly easier to drive. As long as your happy, but I can't imagine going back.
Koni yellows and Swifts are my plan. I even joined the 370 board in order to keep an eye out for a gently used set
I spent about 3 hours detailing my cars interior today. Wiped all the plastic down, vacuumed it out and used Zanio Z9 leather cleaner and Z10 conditioner on the seats. I had done the same thing on Monday to my wife's MDX using LEXOL, and honestly, the Zanio came out looking better. Really happy with the way it turned out, and it was nice having some free time away from the kids to spend cleaning up the cars.
And yeah konis it is for sure finally made my mind up.. No need for height adjustment at this point as I am not going to slam the car and I'm not going to spend 2.5-3k on the really good coilovers,that don't go bad quickly either. I just gotta figure out which springs, because reading many of the reviews on Swifts I kinda keep thinking they are too soft.. Aldo gotta take into consideration how much each set of springs lowers the car
#3281
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Well daily driving my car made my left leg completely stronger and used to clutch and honestly the lighter spring made it significantly better at first but after couple months not so much. Now my clutch pedal is consistent and shifts are so smooth and consistent and now I can really but really shift smoothly while doing it quickly.
And yeah konis it is for sure finally made my mind up.. No need for height adjustment at this point as I am not going to slam the car and I'm not going to spend 2.5-3k on the really good coilovers,that don't go bad quickly either. I just gotta figure out which springs, because reading many of the reviews on Swifts I kinda keep thinking they are too soft.. Aldo gotta take into consideration how much each set of springs lowers the car
And yeah konis it is for sure finally made my mind up.. No need for height adjustment at this point as I am not going to slam the car and I'm not going to spend 2.5-3k on the really good coilovers,that don't go bad quickly either. I just gotta figure out which springs, because reading many of the reviews on Swifts I kinda keep thinking they are too soft.. Aldo gotta take into consideration how much each set of springs lowers the car
#3283
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well yeah definitely, but It seems like I am finally sold on Koni yellow struts/shocks paired up with springs, either Eibach/H&R/Tein/Swift/or whatever else I forgot, that I will have to figure out which springs I'll go with later on. The struts/shocks have dampness adjustability paired up with some more aggressive springs will provide really good handling and I won't have to worry about removing coilovers for winter. That setup pretty much is the best bang for the buck considering good coilovers are one of the most expensive ones 2.5-3.5k(?) which are totally not in my budget and not worth buying for my needs..
and of course I'll have to get sway bars to improve handling completely after getting the shock/spring combo
and of course I'll have to get sway bars to improve handling completely after getting the shock/spring combo
#3284
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Well daily driving my car made my left leg completely stronger and used to clutch and honestly the lighter spring made it significantly better at first but after couple months not so much. Now my clutch pedal is consistent and shifts are so smooth and consistent and now I can really but really shift smoothly while doing it quickly.
And yeah konis it is for sure finally made my mind up.. No need for height adjustment at this point as I am not going to slam the car and I'm not going to spend 2.5-3k on the really good coilovers,that don't go bad quickly either. I just gotta figure out which springs, because reading many of the reviews on Swifts I kinda keep thinking they are too soft.. Aldo gotta take into consideration how much each set of springs lowers the car
And yeah konis it is for sure finally made my mind up.. No need for height adjustment at this point as I am not going to slam the car and I'm not going to spend 2.5-3k on the really good coilovers,that don't go bad quickly either. I just gotta figure out which springs, because reading many of the reviews on Swifts I kinda keep thinking they are too soft.. Aldo gotta take into consideration how much each set of springs lowers the car
Maybe Eibach pro kit springs to lower by about 1.2" would fit the bill.
#3285
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I just put the swifts on mine and while it's given me the stance that I wanted now I'm questioning it a bit. Car handles a bit better than stock for certain but I'm thinking since I can't go Konis I'm just going to move forward with coils after all. For some reason I'm also finding that I'm driving a bit more aggressively than usual. I don't know if it's because I wasn't driving for a week or what.