May 14th, 2004

With the arrival of the Yokohama tires, the BBS RE wheels finally went on the car. We expected having to roll the front fenders in order to fit 18x9.5 +24 wheels with 275/35/18 tires, but that was unnecessary, even after the car was slightly lowered with the KW Coilovers. Impressions: The steering response is incredibly quicker than before and the car feels significantly more stable overall. The KW Variant 3 Suspension Coilovers followed - We chose the middle height settings for both front and rear and kept compression/rebound at the preset level for the time-being. Impressions: The difference is superb. Whereas the car was previously a tail-happy monster, it now feels well-grounded, comfortably hugging the road. Surprisingly, the ride comfort has not decreased. A test drive on new wheels/tires before the coilover swap definately demonstrated more road noise and sensitivity, but the coilovers do not seem to have an effect. .. and Greddy Boost and Wideband O2 (A/F) gauges were installed - The placement of the gagues is temporary as we await the arrival of our brackets and the Greddy EGT (Exhaust Gas Temperature) gauge.

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