S2IM Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 In preperation for summer coming and using the car for our wedding I have decided to get the following done: 1. New wheels (already purchased and will require tyres + fitting) - These are Honda 17" OEM from a 04+ that have been refurbed. 2. Suspension - springs required for the car. I dont need coilovers as the original springs only have 38k on them and the car is mainly used for commuting. Suggestions on makes to pair with the current MY02 suspension? 3. Geo - This needs doing as the car has developed a pull to the left over the Winter no doubt due to the pot holes. Also once the new wheels and tyres are on. So Suggestions on springs? Eibach's come immediately to mind from when I had them fitted on my old MX5 Geo? The car will be running 245 rears instead of 225 as per Honda 17" tyre recomendation. Ideally I would like a fast road set up, what settings would need configuring and the intended finished settings be? I am hoping the extra grip at the rear will get rid of some of the twitchyness pulling out of junctions. Last time I was in - Pete advised the bolts were starting to get stiff but all were adjustable. I am planning on keeping the car so it is well worth me getting the bolts re-greased prior to the geo? I have heard these are a PITA if they seize and rather expensive to sort. Is this a lenghty job? Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 We do the Eibachs for the S2k, never had any problems...... If you are keeping the car then this time it's worth greasing the adjusters, the we can set the chassis to fast-road Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 In preperation for summer coming and using the car for our wedding I have decided to get the following done: Good excuse mate How you using it for the wedding though? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2IM Posted February 3, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Myself and best man car. The wheels should look good and lowering it a little will just fill the arches without compromise on handling. Car will be in the photos so want it looking it's best! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 3, 2011 Report Share Posted February 3, 2011 Cool, thought you would've hired a car though. Nearer the time I'll come over and give it a detail for you Before you put your new rims on do you want me to wax them first, it'll make cleaning them alot easier and brake dust won't stick etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S2IM Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Well first part done today. Wheels fitted, new rubber and a Geo. Car looks a lot fresher with the wheels on. :tongue2: After the wedding in May it will be suspension work next. Pete said only one bolt gave him grief which is brilliant for an 8 year old car. When the Geo gets done again in autum I'll get them all greased and replaced if needs be. One advisory on the track rod ends but the car came into the tolerances we wanted. Again will replace at the next visit. bit. Bit more camber now on the rear to make use of the extra width on the tyres. Car was very planted on the way home even with unscrubbed tyres. A good visit all in all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Nice one...you over Sunday and you can take me for spin? You want me to clean the car for May or you got plans for that already? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 I liked the wheels ....... Geo on the front was a bit of a mess which surprised me, but fell back into place without problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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