first post here, at least under this name. (used to be tooslow, idk why that account no longer exists. inquiring with Matt.)
Excuse the long intro, just giving suitable information.
A little about the car. 90% Stock 98 nPI. (still has 2.73's, ouch) Currently completely stock suspension (but have parts on order.) Only engine mod is a PI intake mani. The car has 18" Replica FR500's. 9" front, 10" back. 245's front, 275's back. crappy tires, gunna change em.
Mileage is kind of high and its time for some TLC as everything squeaks, rattles, and is shot. Brand new rack installed about a month ago.
Plans: continue to be my daily driver, stop squeaking so damn much, and be able to auto-x from time to time as more and more of my friends are going to local events and I want to give it a shot.
Parts on order: MM Caster camber plates and Eibach pro-system + kit. Includes pro kit springs, pro damper shocks/struts, and their 35mm front swaybar and rear sway bar. Plus poly spring Iso's front and back.
On to my questions:
I'm debating the 03/04 cobra control arms. What are the pro's to this? cons?
Also *almost ordered Steeda x2 balljoints and their bump steer kit. Reading reviews and forum posts of premeture failure scared me out of ordering them.
Anyone using the steeda balljoints with success? Anyone using the cobra arms?
How well will the car align, drive and handle if I use the cobra arms without the x2's and bump steer kit?
Basically are the steeds x2 ball joints worth it, and how long do they actually last. and Will the suspension be "correct" if I use just the cobra arms and OE balljoints.
I can afford the parts in question, since the answer is usually "if you can afford it..." I just don't like the possibility of the x2's needing to be changed any time remotely soon. Minimizing downtime is a big priority.
Excuse the long intro, just giving suitable information.
A little about the car. 90% Stock 98 nPI. (still has 2.73's, ouch) Currently completely stock suspension (but have parts on order.) Only engine mod is a PI intake mani. The car has 18" Replica FR500's. 9" front, 10" back. 245's front, 275's back. crappy tires, gunna change em.
Mileage is kind of high and its time for some TLC as everything squeaks, rattles, and is shot. Brand new rack installed about a month ago.
Plans: continue to be my daily driver, stop squeaking so damn much, and be able to auto-x from time to time as more and more of my friends are going to local events and I want to give it a shot.
Parts on order: MM Caster camber plates and Eibach pro-system + kit. Includes pro kit springs, pro damper shocks/struts, and their 35mm front swaybar and rear sway bar. Plus poly spring Iso's front and back.
On to my questions:
I'm debating the 03/04 cobra control arms. What are the pro's to this? cons?
Also *almost ordered Steeda x2 balljoints and their bump steer kit. Reading reviews and forum posts of premeture failure scared me out of ordering them.
Anyone using the steeda balljoints with success? Anyone using the cobra arms?
How well will the car align, drive and handle if I use the cobra arms without the x2's and bump steer kit?
Basically are the steeds x2 ball joints worth it, and how long do they actually last. and Will the suspension be "correct" if I use just the cobra arms and OE balljoints.
I can afford the parts in question, since the answer is usually "if you can afford it..." I just don't like the possibility of the x2's needing to be changed any time remotely soon. Minimizing downtime is a big priority.