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23-10-2009, 10:33 PM | #41 |
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My brother's laser lxi tapped like a bastard when he first got it, but when we did its first oil change and put 10W40 in it it stopped altogether. I use 20W50 in the SP though since it's recommended and I haven't needed to change.
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23-10-2009, 10:56 PM | #42 |
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should I worry about extractors before exhaust? and would exhaust shop have these or have to special order for me?
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23-10-2009, 11:31 PM | #43 |
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extractors for a dohc are fairly common, good luck with the SOHC, i never found any.
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23-10-2009, 11:57 PM | #44 |
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so its easier for me to just get the catback exhaust system?
oh and I'll update what I've found on ebay in the way of lowering springs. apparently some are "2.5 inch ao I might need new shocks" |
24-10-2009, 01:21 AM | #45 |
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24-10-2009, 06:45 AM | #46 |
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there is a set of sohc extrators for sale on fordlaser.com
you can do exhaust without extractors, but not the other way around. i'd do both at the same time personally, save some $$$. |
24-10-2009, 10:43 AM | #47 |
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Those coilovers look weird... and are for a protege :P don't worry about coilovers, a good set of shocks / springs will be fine for personal use. unless you are going out and doing some time attack racing or similar, the benefits aren't really there.
for your budget, I would suggest; KYB Excel-G shocks /OR/ KYB (the next model up) I THINK is the AGX? but theyre more expensive. Whiteline/kingsprings/pedders/ springs. Better rear swaybar, with new bushes. Maintainance on the bushes and joints in the front suspension. NEW STRUT MOUNTS. 50% of the astinas/lasers that I see have BUGGERED front strut mounts. theyre part made of rubber, and 20 year old rubber has a really high chance of degridation. I snapped my ford laser mounts by hitting a pothole! |
24-10-2009, 10:45 AM | #48 |
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*edit* hah... someone could make a killing if they could manufacture a set of front strut mounts for $100-150 each.
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24-10-2009, 12:59 PM | #49 |
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i want to lower the car though, can u find me anything on ebay for around or under $200
sorry to be a massive pain im just wanting the exhaust system and springs first |
24-10-2009, 01:05 PM | #50 |
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can you do it your self?
sorry to be rude, but its not like its hard to use a computer for reaserch.. |
24-10-2009, 01:06 PM | #51 |
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its just i dont know what im looking for honestly
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24-10-2009, 01:20 PM | #52 |
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what do you recommend? i am willing to pay up to 400 for lowered springs
i think the top ones will do nice Last edited by S373N; 24-10-2009 at 01:23 PM. |
24-10-2009, 02:55 PM | #53 |
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just remember, springs are not a cureall. if you just get the springs, TRUST ME say bye bye to your shocks, and most likely your shock mounts.
you will NEED to do at least shocks springs more than likely it will also help to get: shock mounts if yours are grody if you want i can post up a "how to" with doing the front suspension. |
24-10-2009, 03:38 PM | #54 |
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24-10-2009, 04:23 PM | #55 |
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lol mussing every post i see of yours seems so happy and bouncy due to your avatar
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24-10-2009, 06:17 PM | #56 |
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Rofl, i'll see what pictures I have here, and ill post one up in the suspension forum shortly, perhaps someone can sticky it?
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27-10-2009, 07:22 PM | #57 |
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27-10-2009, 07:25 PM | #58 |
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did you even read the description of the item? says what it will fit...
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27-10-2009, 07:28 PM | #59 |
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yes i know but im thinking it only fits 323 not astina 323's??
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27-10-2009, 07:57 PM | #60 |
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