Update on '11 sls 6mt fwd

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Armykizyguy92
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Fresh wash and wax. Turbo system is going to have to wait some time ad this is my dd and just found out I have a kid on the way. But because of that I will be doing brake and suspension mods to help better the ride and safety
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Current "stage 2" 2015 wrx base world rally blue

Previous 2011 Kizzy Sport SLS FWD 6-Spd
Custom exhaust, 20% tint
Soon to have H&R springs and Stage 2 turbo from RRM
Armykizyguy92
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Joined: Sat Aug 17, 2013 6:12 am
Location: Virginia

Also don't mind the scratches in the rear one is from ice scraper and the others are from loading army gear in and out of the trunk
Current "stage 2" 2015 wrx base world rally blue

Previous 2011 Kizzy Sport SLS FWD 6-Spd
Custom exhaust, 20% tint
Soon to have H&R springs and Stage 2 turbo from RRM
murcod
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Location: Australia

Armykizyguy92 wrote:... just found out I have a kid on the way. But because of that I will be doing brake and suspension mods to help better the ride and safety
Congrats. Lucky you've got the perfect sized car for a baby/ child and don't need to buy something bigger!

PS: I don't know what tyres you're running, but if they're OEM that would be a good place to start for safety upgrades. I changed mine after having a "near miss" with my 5yo in the back, they just didn't have the grip to pull the Kizashi up. An upgraded rear swaybar is also an excellent upgrade for little outlay.
David
Armykizyguy92
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Yeah! In update New York the roads are really bad and practically have speed bumps on the highway which makes the rear squirmy. Front tires are Goodyear eagle ls2's rear are donlaps
Current "stage 2" 2015 wrx base world rally blue

Previous 2011 Kizzy Sport SLS FWD 6-Spd
Custom exhaust, 20% tint
Soon to have H&R springs and Stage 2 turbo from RRM
murcod
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Are you talking about the rear's behaviour when cornering at a reasonable pace, where it loads up and feels like it's "taking over control" of the vehicle due to the pitching? Get the upgraded swaybar ;)
David
Armykizyguy92
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No this is going in a straight line hit the bump and the rear wants to step out . Also found out my shocks are bad so that might be the problem
Current "stage 2" 2015 wrx base world rally blue

Previous 2011 Kizzy Sport SLS FWD 6-Spd
Custom exhaust, 20% tint
Soon to have H&R springs and Stage 2 turbo from RRM
murcod
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Armykizyguy92 wrote: Also found out my shocks are bad so that might be the problem
Yes, that would match up with your problem. I had the same thing on a 4WD many years ago - it wasn't much fun to drive on corrugated dirt roads. :shock:
David
Armykizyguy92
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Mine is but then again it's fwd
Current "stage 2" 2015 wrx base world rally blue

Previous 2011 Kizzy Sport SLS FWD 6-Spd
Custom exhaust, 20% tint
Soon to have H&R springs and Stage 2 turbo from RRM
murcod
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Joined: Fri Aug 03, 2012 12:03 pm
Location: Australia

The same sort of effect will happen as the rear end will lose traction over bumps.

PS: Possibly a terminology difference between countries - "4WD" is what you'd term an "SUV". It was an older type with manual transfer case to go from RWD to 4WD.
David
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looks good bro, i deff need fogs!, im feeling how the front bumper looks on that model too
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