Back in the shop... Getting some sideskirts and a rear valance.

Just out of interest... The 2013 FX50s comes stock with 21" rims which obviously translate a great deal of road noise into the cabin, plus the stock suspension is understandably firm because of it's driving dynamics compared to say; a Volvo XC60 or a Range Rover which have very comfortable ride qualities. Yet you seem to have little to no suspension and those wheels have less air in them than a fart. Have all of these changes made it really loud and uncomfortable? It's really hard to classify this as a truck or even an SUV anymore...

Just as stock, I find the FX50 to be extremely loud in the cabin compared to my 2001 E39 BMW 530i; so i'm going to extremes with sound damping material and foam. Just curious is all...
 
AusFX50s said:
Just out of interest... The 2013 FX50s comes stock with 21" rims which obviously translate a great deal of road noise into the cabin, plus the stock suspension is understandably firm because of it's driving dynamics compared to say; a Volvo XC60 or a Range Rover which have very comfortable ride qualities. Yet you seem to have little to no suspension and those wheels have less air in them than a fart. Have all of these changes made it really loud and uncomfortable? It's really hard to classify this as a truck or even an SUV anymore...

Just as stock, I find the FX50 to be extremely loud in the cabin compared to my 2001 E39 BMW 530i; so i'm going to extremes with sound damping material and foam. Just curious is all...
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As for road noise I my Falkens tires were pretty loud but the new Toyos I put on are more quite.
For suspension, I'm on air so I ride higher and smooth like a Cadilac.
 
Wow can't believe i missed this. What a great job on the kit....!! Question. I thought i saw in some pictures the thicker extension on the rear bumper wich you can see on the original gen 2 valence. was there a point you wanted to keep it or deside to loose it?? I'm still decideless on my rear bumper extension and now saw you shaved it more as well.

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raymond said:
Wow can't believe i missed this. What a great job on the kit....!! Question. I thought i saw in some pictures the thicker extension on the rear bumper wich you can see on the original gen 2 valence. was there a point you wanted to keep it or deside to loose it?? I'm still decideless on my rear bumper extension and now saw you shaved it more as well.

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Thanks,
i didn't like how the original valance stuck out so far and looked so bubbly so I had it trimmed down and the diffuser section kind of recessed into the bumper. Going for a cleaner almost OEM look.

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Yes i get what you mean. I might do that once also if i ever finish my engine build. Was the 2'nd gen valence urethaan or polyester ?? Do you have a link of it also as you did for the skirts ??

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