My weekend project

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PDXSchrammie

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Portland, OR
Car
2006 FX35 AWD
I'm going to attempt to install all this myself. (I doubt I'll be able to do the coilovers) I got most of this stuff in the mail today. Thanks to everyone on this forum for the detailed write-ups and recommendations. Wish me luck! :)

I got the PosiQuiet Ceramics for both front and rear and Goodridge SS lines. I read good things about these lines. And the Super Blue fluid.

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Here are a couple pics of the rotors: StopTech drilled/slotted

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Here's my coilovers:

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are u gonna install the new rotors with OEM calipers? I have the same rotors and break lines sitting on my shelf as well, want to get new calipers too....good luck with the install !!!
 
Ambitious. I like it. I suggest doing them all at once though or you'll be doing 40% of the job twice.
Good luck! Let me know if you need any tools or enthusiastic applause.
 
Psiclne said:
I'm looking for new rotors, how much did you get those for if you dont mind me asking?
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I definitely could have paid less from eBay or amazon but I wanted an authorized centic/stop tech dealer in case there was an issue. Less hassle. I bought the fronts for $128 each and $92 for the rears. I remember finding some on amazon for $60/ each for rears. Good luck.

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Yiqiao_FX said:
are u gonna install the new rotors with OEM calipers? I have the same rotors and break lines sitting on my shelf as well, want to get new calipers too....good luck with the install !!!
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Hey yiqiao-- yeah with OEM calipers. Didn't want to spend the $$$ for a BBK.

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AeroBFA said:
Awesome, busy weekend ahead for you! My kind of weekend! You are going to love the coils. :top:
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Aero-- I like your drop. What are your specs? Did u need to correct any camber issues?
 
He has not taken it in for an alignment yet. From the looks of it. My guess is it will be about a -1.5 to -1.8 camber in the rear. His and a couple Chicago area members' SPC Performance Camber Kit been seating my my garage :smile (2):. Soory guys, after tomorrow, I will have more time on the weekend.

Hey, good luck with your install today. I wouldn't hesitate to call upon Tim (tchuck) if you need some support :wink (2):
 
Tim is the iS westcoast Handy Andy..."Technical Tim" (sorry, I can do better :)) good luck on the Install you are going to love the coilovers!
 
Ok something is missing there Tim. Where's the pocket protector for the pens ? Anyhow, good one Tim. Good one.
 
PDXSchrammie said:
Aero-- I like your drop. What are your specs? Did u need to correct any camber issues?
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I don't know, I still need to get an alignment, like Andrew said. Last year when I did it, I was pushing it really close on the spec sheet. I think I am actually lower this year. I may go and get a alignment today if they are open actually. Hope you project has been progressing so far, it's already Sunday!
 
hey guys-- sorry for the delay. As I expected I wasn't able to install the coilovers mainly because I didn't know what the hell I was doing but work (our email server at work needed to be upgraded to the latest service pack) took up most of my Sunday afternoon. I should have pictures of the rotor install (before and after) up on the forum later tonight.
 
No worries, glad that we all know our priorities. What email server you're running? I'm stuck with Exchange 2003 SP2 for the time being.
 
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