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e30cabrio 08-10-2015 01:53 PM

Strut bearings done, pass side was about to go.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b2...psdzsk3vrg.jpg

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e30cabrio 08-10-2015 02:48 PM

Feels like it's on rails.

Joshdub 08-10-2015 03:08 PM

Those were shot!

e30cabrio 08-10-2015 03:35 PM

Too True.

Joshdub 08-11-2015 06:23 PM

Installed my new eibach rear sway bar. Lets see how much of a difference it is over my stock sport sway bar. :driver:


http://i673.photobucket.com/albums/v...psjyhqvrpd.jpg

I also installed my M Sport wheel. Even though it needs a new trim piece, the thicker wheel and slightly smaller diameter is so much nicer.

Ven 08-11-2015 06:27 PM

Looks good Josh. driving pleasure is the best return on investment as far as Suspension goes.

Junkycosmos 08-11-2015 07:41 PM

Ordered replacement alternator, belts, and tensioners in an effort to quiet the golf cart sound which has gotten worse. Still not sure if main sound is from alternator or the power steering pump. I did replace the PS reservoir and cleaned fluid which made zero change. As the noise is purely dependent on rpm and does not change when turning the steering the alternator (original air cooled unit 2005 104k miles) is up next.

Junkycosmos 08-11-2015 07:43 PM

Joshdub,
Curious to hear on that rear sway bar. Have you done any other rear suspension work, bushings etc?

StephenVA 08-11-2015 08:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zook_b (Post 1047275)
Front brake pads and rotors! Interestingly, Advance Auto Parts, Auto Zone, and CarQuest(pretty much Advance) all had the rotors for the 2001 X5 with just 6 holes. The 5 bolt holes and the rotor screw. I had to go to several stores to find the rotors with the 8 holes (+2 for the locating pin things). Other than that it was suuuuper easy. Not too happy with the Advance brake pads so far though. Not enough brake bite, although they stop fine.


Try some upgrade pads. You will be happier. Advance auto parts....geee what is your life worth?

Joshdub 08-11-2015 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Junkycosmos (Post 1047535)
Joshdub,
Curious to hear on that rear sway bar. Have you done any other rear suspension work, bushings etc?


Front control arm bushings are about 50k miles old now. The rest of the bushings I am assuming are stock. Next summer I plan to go through the entire suspension and drivetrain with new bushings and BC racing coilovers.

The sway bar was a nice improvement. It wasn't dramatic as I was going from the sport suspension rear sway bar which is 23.5mm and the eibach 26mm. I am happy with it. It'll go nicely with the eibach springs I plan on putting on in the next couple weeks.


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