Starting to come together...

[4EST]

Ive made a few upgrades to my coupe recently and thought I would share a few pics. I still have so much more that i would like to do but I'm in the process of buying a house and need to pinch a few pennies for the next couple of months. Let me know what you think.

I had already tinted the windows and hid the chrome grill and emblems. So this is what it looked like previously...


First, i decided to go with 19's and found a good deal on a staggered set of wheels. Front: 19x8 +35/Rear: 19x9.5 +35
After ordering all the necessary hardware (which didnt come with the wheels)..I shopped around for tires and decided to go with Nankang set of 225/40 and 245/40...






As i was waiting on the wheels and tires to arrive, I already knew that i didnt want the coupe to look like a 4x4 on the new wheels and decided that i would need a set of coilovers. I ended up going with the Megan Coilovers. Ive heard some good and some bad about them but thought i would give them a shot. I also ordered a Stillen front lip and it just so happened that they both arrived at the same time...



It was time for the test fit on the lip...



It fit really well...it literally held itself on. Next, i took it to a local dealership and had it painted....



Now, it was time to get those 19's put on the car. This is the day they were installed...



Finally, I ordered some SPC rear camber arms to help with any alignment adjustments and was able to get the coilovers installed. I dropped the ride height some to eliminate a part of the wheel gap that was there.. but for right now, i can't go any lower due to the "rugged terrain" of my current driveway. I do plan on getting it closer to earth soon though, as soon as i move later this month.









So, that's it for now.

[VTMike24]

Lookin good! Nice choice on the wheels and lip. How do the megan's ride?

[SanoSuKe]

Looks good.

[4EST]

Thanks guys! I wish I lived out in cali..there are next to no resources or performance shops where I can just go and pick up parts. Some of you guys/gals in that area should consider yourselves lucky. Its a pain to order stuff and then pray that it arrives within 7-10 days to the right address here in Tenn.

The megans ride seemed a little stiff to me initially but I softened the damper on the rear some and it seems to have helped quite a bit. I do have a slight rattle noise coming from the rear right now, but from what I have read, its likely due to a 17mm nut that needs tightening?. Unfortunately, thats going to require me to remove the rear struts again but hopefully it will fix the noise.

[MrNismoZ]

Looks great!!!

[seldomseen]

Thanks guys! I wish I lived out in cali..there are next to no resources or performance shops where I can just go and pick up parts. Some of you guys/gals in that area should consider yourselves lucky. Its a pain to order stuff and then pray that it arrives within 7-10 days to the right address here in Tenn.

The megans ride seemed a little stiff to me initially but I softened the damper on the rear some and it seems to have helped quite a bit. I do have a slight rattle noise coming from the rear right now, but from what I have read, its likely due to a 17mm nut that needs tightening?. Unfortunately, thats going to require me to remove the rear struts again but hopefully it will fix the noise.

Noises from coilovers are a common problem and are typically mitigated through purchasing a "top of the line" brand. However, doing so still doesn't guarantee a noise free installation or that no noise will develop over time. The easiest way to avoid suspension noise with lowering a vehicle is from the old school lowering springs & aftermarket struts/shocks combo.