frankdogg
04-10-2012, 10:23 AM
OK, this is somewhat of a review. Consider it my initial review b/c I still need to get an alignment (i did the "eye" alignment) / I still need to get some new tires / and I need to get my rear camber kit installed.
My set up is this:
Buddy Club N+ --- lowered to the point where there is no finger gap and barely tucks...if even that. I think I have like 80k miles on them and they are running strong.
Tires - 215/45 17 Falken 912s (i daily drive my EP)
Sway Bars - Eibach swaybar kit
Rear setup has - Skunk2 LCA / Carbing Tie Bar / and will have an SPC rear camber kit
Install:
pretty simple. Anyone can do it. I think the hardest part is breaking free the bolt that locks the steering arm and tie rod in place. One thing to note is with the previous version of the tie-rods, I couldn't use them with the N+ set up b/c the tie rod ends weren't long enough, but now that they are redesigned, they fit well with more than enough threads left to adjust the toe.
When installing, I noticed that the tapered bolt doesn't sit flush and thought I was given DC5 versions by mistake, but after talking to wayne he says that this is normal with the redesign. So I trust that its ok. Also, b/c of this, I wasn't able to get the bolt tight enough to allow the hole for the cotter pin to be visible. I doubt it'll break free but just to be safe, after getting an alignment i'm gonna loctite it.
Initial Thoughts:
My EP3 has over 150k and I've driven it lowered for 140k miles. Needless to say I'm very use to the bump-steer/stressed "V shape" of the steering rods, etc. After installing the T1Rs, my steering feels very "stock". It's smooth and soft...like if you were to drive a toyota camry...like that. I drove around town and it just feels nice. Steering used to feel stiffer but not anymore. I'm getting use to it. My neighborhood has smoother surfaced roads and update this once I drive through LA.
For now, i think its worth it. Feel free to ask questions and I'll do my best to answer. If you own these, please chime in.
My set up is this:
Buddy Club N+ --- lowered to the point where there is no finger gap and barely tucks...if even that. I think I have like 80k miles on them and they are running strong.
Tires - 215/45 17 Falken 912s (i daily drive my EP)
Sway Bars - Eibach swaybar kit
Rear setup has - Skunk2 LCA / Carbing Tie Bar / and will have an SPC rear camber kit
Install:
pretty simple. Anyone can do it. I think the hardest part is breaking free the bolt that locks the steering arm and tie rod in place. One thing to note is with the previous version of the tie-rods, I couldn't use them with the N+ set up b/c the tie rod ends weren't long enough, but now that they are redesigned, they fit well with more than enough threads left to adjust the toe.
When installing, I noticed that the tapered bolt doesn't sit flush and thought I was given DC5 versions by mistake, but after talking to wayne he says that this is normal with the redesign. So I trust that its ok. Also, b/c of this, I wasn't able to get the bolt tight enough to allow the hole for the cotter pin to be visible. I doubt it'll break free but just to be safe, after getting an alignment i'm gonna loctite it.
Initial Thoughts:
My EP3 has over 150k and I've driven it lowered for 140k miles. Needless to say I'm very use to the bump-steer/stressed "V shape" of the steering rods, etc. After installing the T1Rs, my steering feels very "stock". It's smooth and soft...like if you were to drive a toyota camry...like that. I drove around town and it just feels nice. Steering used to feel stiffer but not anymore. I'm getting use to it. My neighborhood has smoother surfaced roads and update this once I drive through LA.
For now, i think its worth it. Feel free to ask questions and I'll do my best to answer. If you own these, please chime in.