Recent content by the_bends

then why get a bigger heavier wheel why not run 18x7 wheels if thats all you can fit?

why do people want to run a bigger wheel with the same size tire? it makes no sense to me, someone please explain. why would you get a heavier wheel and not try to put more rubber to pavement? what are the benefits of a bigger wheel than tire?

the car was making creaking and clicking noises when starting from a stop in 1st or reverse. the car has about 48k miles the springs about 20k. according to the dealer lowering the stance of the car changed the axle geometry and put the AXLE bearings under stress. the car was aligned after the...

when the springs were installed and the car was aligned, a year or so ago, on stock struts and shocks there were no unusual sounds or vibrations. now, according to the dealer, over time they have destroyed my AXLE bearings. i know there are alot more people running lower MS3's than me but in my...

im looking to upgrade my suspension with a coilover package. who has what coilovers and what do u guys think of them. price is a factor but not as big a factor as quality and installation and ease of adjustability, i heard some units needed cutting to fit and some were difficult to adjust after...

according to the dealer both sides need replacing... i tried to get warranty work but of course my warranty was voided after that trip (oh well only 2k more miles till it was up anyhow). the H&R springs are an aggressive drop, 1.2 inches i believe, but i have not heard of anyone else having...

i decided to just buy upgraded passenger and transmission mounts and just get rid of all of the crap stockers. then i will be able to take it to one of my old shops and put it on a lift and decide what im gonna do about the suspension and axles. im not convinced that the axle bearings are destroyed.

anyone had any axle problems after their spring install? according to the dealership my H&R springs destroyed my axle bearings. just wondering if anyone has seen a similar problem

i took my car to the dealer for a front end noise hoping i could get it under warranty. and according to them my H&R springs caused my axles to run at an unusual angle and destroyed the bearings. anyone heard of something like this happening? i have had a couple of lowered cars including a GTI...

im not to worried about the motor mount issue i will just upgrade the stock broken mount. my worry is that the dealer claims my axle bearings are shot and the most efficient way of fixing that is to replace the axles (at $1400) i dont think all this could be caused by a change in the axle angle...

i have a clunking and clicking noise coming from the front suspension, which occurs when starting or going over bumps. and a vibration that i can hear and feel coming from the front of the engine, which occurs intermittently under light load (like when the power steering pump engages). i took it...

mine broke on my ms-cai rigged a piece of scrap metal. didnt take long. get creative.