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Old Oct 5, 2006 | 04:54 AM
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Hi all quick question

Ok im sure you guys here this alot an i did a little search, I have an 02 z28 m6 and i have Longtubes,catless-y an slpII catback and slp lid an K&N filter an short throw shifter, where do i wanna focus on next? im looking for some things to put on my christmas list...i was looking at a strut tower bar,but not really sure what i want next
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 06:28 AM
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Re: Hi all quick question

"where do i wanna focus on next?"

well that's really only a question YOU can answer

does it seem to have enough power for now? do you want to focus on handling? maybe some upgrades to the appearance?

the STB is a worthwhile mod in my opinion..but some people here don't seem to think so. another good upgrade is lower control arms, they'll help plant the tires better both straight line and curves. you can go with a $15 polyurethane torque arm bushing as well to firm up shifts and reduce axle twist. the biggest difference i ever felt was upgrading my sway bars. even if you just do the front it will handle much better.

something like the Raptor shift light would help get your shifting more consistent as well.
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 08:53 AM
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Re: Hi all quick question

Suspension and frame.
Subframe connectors
LCAs
Torque arm and or Poly mount
LCA relocator brackets
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 09:13 AM
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+1 on subframe connectors and LCA's with relocation brackets. That's next on my list.
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 02:35 PM
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Re: Hi all quick question

i guess the next thing i wanna do is to make sure i am getting the power to the ground the best way i can
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Re: Hi all quick question

Originally Posted by AL SS590 M6
Suspension and frame.
Subframe connectors
LCAs
Torque arm and or Poly mount
LCA relocator brackets

Yeah. get the most out of what you have now.. Do some suspension work. LCA's and STB for starters. then you can do the SFC's... SHox and springs are kinda pricey and a lot of work. (6-8 hrs)
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 06:48 PM
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I LOVED it when I did my STB, SFC's and LCA's with brackets AND 32mm front sway bar all at the same time. It was like a whole new car!
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 07:03 PM
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Re: Hi all quick question

+2 on SFC's
LCA's
Panhard Bar
STB
Stall
Cam and a tune
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 09:29 PM
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Re: Hi all quick question

Well a stall would do me no good since its an m6, How much work are LCA's and changing the LCA that wont change hight will it?
Old Oct 5, 2006 | 10:44 PM
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Re: Hi all quick question

^ nah. LCA's don't change the height. a couple ratchet wrenches help a LOT. but all in all about 45 min worth of work and 4 bolts all together. Pretty easy. Use a small tapered bar to help align the holes incase the rear shifts a bit..a philips screw driver could work also.

LCA's are a great mod for the small amount of time it takes to put them in. Definite traction differance!..
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