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28-06-2012, 12:29 AM | #121 |
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Not an overly big update, I finally got around to installing my HID's that had been sitting in my room for over 2 months Was one of those cheap $30 kits from eBay but they work flawlessly! They're also the H4 bulbs, but I'm considering getting H7 bulbs instead as they're just for low beam.
I'm also looking to buy a new rear sway bar, I'm considering the Progress 22mm one from Crossoverauto. Does anyone have one? Opinions? Are there any other ones that are worth looking at too?
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28-06-2012, 07:38 AM | #122 |
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Myself, Phil and Orion have Progress bars
The other bars worth looking at are AWR 21.5mm and the Autoexe bar IMO.
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28-06-2012, 09:36 AM | #123 |
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Or the wholesale suspension sway bar
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28-06-2012, 10:58 AM | #124 |
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yeahhhh, but nick is in SA.. meaning that he has to pay postage ontop... so the progress bar will be cheaper.
Not saying the wholesale is a crap bar.. its epic! But just from a cost point of view.
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28-06-2012, 12:21 PM | #125 |
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So going via courier would be $20 if that, sure beats waiting a couple weeks for one to pop up on yahoo japan or from the US!
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28-06-2012, 12:32 PM | #126 | |
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Approx. $270 for the one from Wholesale Suspension (shipped), I think I can live with that
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28-06-2012, 12:45 PM | #127 | |
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Would be interesting to see how fitment goes... As seen in my thread... mine rubbed... however Pete's didn't Just want to see if its just my car that's 'Special' Guarantee it will not disappoint. Will be moving mine to the stiffer setting in the coming weeks
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28-06-2012, 11:16 PM | #128 | |
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I'd be keen to see how fitment goes, after having a look at your thread it makes me wonder if mine will do the same or not... maybe my car isn't as special as yours I hope its worth it! Everyone has said good things about them and praised them as if the sway bars they had their own religion! haha Definitely looking forward to it!
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29-06-2012, 05:57 AM | #129 |
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Lol.... Well other than myself.. I don't really know who else has one
Think there was 5 made. So 3 other people must mabe them (pete has one) haven't seen anything on AGT tho. Should get a front strut brace too
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02-07-2012, 10:30 PM | #130 |
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Thats the plan I've been having a look at the Carbing ones that Rupe has in stock, so its just a matter of saving my pennies now!
Also went for a 'photoshoot' (if you can call it that) with Zenki; took about a whole of two photos before it started raining, so we went for a cruise through Gorge and North East roads instead One decent one I managed to get after the cruise, I still suck at night photos but I'm getting there
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02-07-2012, 11:47 PM | #131 |
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Haha A cruise last night reminds me of this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGYGSqGz3gM
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19-10-2012, 06:13 PM | #132 |
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It's been a little while since the last post. So to let you all know I still exist, along with my car I'll share a few photos of what I would call 'progress'... but others would call it literally nothing
So I relocated the 8 gauge wire and fuse holder for the amp, ready to install the strut brace I shall be getting from Rupe soonish: Old location: New location: And thats it! Thats about all the work I've done to the car in 3 months! I know, its heaps isnt it?
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19-10-2012, 07:36 PM | #133 |
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did you end up getting a rear sway bar?
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20-10-2012, 12:52 AM | #134 |
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Nope, not yet. I've literally had no time over the past few months with uni and other commitments, but now that everything is slowing down there may be some more progress to come.
Later on I will be buying myself some nice Christmas presents consisting of a Progress 22mm sway bar and K-Sport coilovers (unless Rupe finds me some Cusco or AutoExe ones) For now I'll just be focusing on the little things while I'm saving money for the more expensive things
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20-10-2012, 11:01 AM | #135 |
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You should PM me...
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20-11-2012, 12:16 AM | #136 |
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Just came across these: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/hillc...res/1009506132
They're very tempting, if only they could easily be funded for... That aside, what are people's opinions on them anyway?
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20-11-2012, 12:37 AM | #137 |
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Check out this page:
http://www.astinagt.com/forums/showt...t=20032&page=4 Member BJK just bought a set of these =] They look pretty sweet |
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29-11-2012, 12:17 PM | #139 |
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Oh dear....
Must have run over a nail or a screw or something like that, but you know what that means... ...Steel rim for the win! Will be getting it fixed in the next few days, though.
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29-11-2012, 12:48 PM | #140 |
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steel one looks not bad at all Nick :P
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