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Old 04-03-2010, 12:26 PM
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What components would be recommended to be switched out with the sways at this point with ~60K on the ODO???

With the setup I'm looking at, I'll probably end up going with the KMAC rear kit as well...
Just inspect bushings.

You should only need the KMAC rear kit when lowering, which I don't recommend with the rear air ride. You lower the rear by letting air out of the air spring, which in turn reduces your spring rate and changing how the X handles. I have raised my rear back to stock and it is riding and handling much better. I was only lowered and inch or so in the back.

The KMAC just gives you more available camber adjustment and the X should have at least -1.5 negative camber in the rear. I really don't understand why people want to change the camber to save tires. I would rather have the handling and replace my tires a little more often.

Just do the sway bars and see how you like it from there.
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Hit Redline, it that a GSL-SE, RX-7?
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Old 04-03-2010, 12:47 PM
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Hit Redline, it that a GSL-SE, RX-7?

Yes Sir. In the process of finishing an engine swap with a 3rd gen motor and hybrid single turbo. Should be putting down about 350-400hp to the wheels once its tuned.
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Very rare and beautiful! You don't see many of GSL-SE these days. She should be fun when completed
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Just inspect bushings.

You should only need the KMAC rear kit when lowering, which I don't recommend with the rear air ride. You lower the rear by letting air out of the air spring, which in turn reduces your spring rate and changing how the X handles. I have raised my rear back to stock and it is riding and handling much better. I was only lowered and inch or so in the back.

The KMAC just gives you more available camber adjustment and the X should have at least -1.5 negative camber in the rear. I really don't understand why people want to change the camber to save tires. I would rather have the handling and replace my tires a little more often.

Just do the sway bars and see how you like it from there.
That's Interesting in regards to the rear air suspension...and disappointing to hear as well.

I was hoping to go with springs because I really dislike the wheel gap, even with the 19's...

I know the sways will make a big difference so maybe i will just go from there (with bushings)...
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