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Phyzy 03-15-24 08:46 AM

Finally pulled the trigger in February '24 and got myself a new set of HKS Hipermax S coilovers after feeling them on my buddy's mkiv. They ride really nice and handle decently well. I'll say the car doesn't handle like my Evo VIII did was it's definitely getting closer.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...cad207d0c.jpeg

These Ohlins were 20+ years old, didn't even want to mess with them anymore although no leaks or anything loose.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c9dcd2999.jpeg

Couldn't get the passenger front strut to fit in no matter what I did..
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...25b48639e.jpeg

Resorted to this random 2x4 of all things to convince it in!
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0d460be2f.jpeg

Nice and snug
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...64f3e1228.jpeg

Moved into the interior, after I had removed the gauges and wiring, this thing was just an eye sore. I though about filling it with a boost gauge or AFR gauge, but since I have a Power FC, I'll leverage that and ditch this thing.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2c8c56c6d.jpeg

Back to the factory look with a new speaker grill. $70 for a piece of plastic!
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f1ca266bc.jpeg

The seller I bought the car from had promised me sideskirts but never shipped them out until over a year later. Good on him to hold up his word! Carbon Fiber new skirts.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bca6501cf.jpeg

Going to try and plastidip these things black satin since I do plan on doing that to the front lip. If I hate it, I can always peel it off.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1ed19c6ea.jpeg


Phyzy 03-15-24 08:47 AM

Took a pic after a cruise with my buddy's RHD mkiv with the old suspension and wheels.
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...86b8cd6fe.jpeg\\

Old wheels (which I know many of you love) I just didn't like from the beginning.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d17bf3392.jpeg\

New Kenda and Federal (not pictured) tires for the new wheels!
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0814cdde7.jpeg

Doing some test fitting the new wheels and tires with black lug nuts and dry fitting the side skirts. The Amazon lugs scratch so easily!
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ca6d7698f.jpeg
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e0550af61.jpeg

Realized why my DRL have never worked :(.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f441fe3c4.jpeg

A few quick led swaps into the brake lights as well!
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6b1eb1cf8.jpeg

LED DRLs working again!
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c5d266fb9.jpeg

Now time to drive this thing!

boostin13b 03-15-24 09:41 PM

Love the update. I'm looking at the same coilovers. I've got some ancient Ohlins as well


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