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May 18th, 2007 12:53 PM #21
It's only AEM that makes that by-pass valve right? It's a good thing to have.
Nicky, can you update me on approximately how much the in-engine filter and shield set-up will set you back? ;)
I also didnt like the Focus sedan looks either but if you add the 19" SVT rims it's a different story. =)
What i really like about the 3 is the driving feel... felt even better than the Civic 1.8 when i test drove them before.
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May 18th, 2007 01:52 PM #22
Okay. I'm going by Speedlab tomorrow, likely. I need to know how long fabrication will take, because I use the car as a daily.
Ang pagbalik ng comeback...
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May 18th, 2007 02:08 PM #23
Was considering going to Speedlab to have my Gen 5 Camry fitted with either a short ram or CAI, whichever fit. Since I didn't have any time, I (temporarily?) ditched that for a drop-in K&N. Perhaps you could ask if they could do a short ram or CAI for a 2.0L Gen 5 Camry, niky?
orly_andico,
that CAI would do wonders for the throttle response on your 1.6L 3. if you go through some flooded streets tho, I would reconsider that option. and P45K for bilsteins? dang! i remember monroe or kyb shocks to have been 2.5K ea a few years back. ride is oem-ish, but then they cost even less than H&R lowering springs.
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May 18th, 2007 03:07 PM #24
Imm,
yeah the CAI is interesting. but i'm not out to void our warranty.
the price for the bilsteins seems to be par for the course: a pair goes for $400+ on ebay. so if you convert that to pesos and factor in shipping/customs, Speedlab's price is already very reasonable.
I've already replaced all the shocks on the 626 once (about 3 years ago). All four, Tokico gas, cost about 12K in total. The shocks didn't last (had them "refurbished" by Cruven last year, and they're soft again..) and I realized that my springs must be bad. I mean shocks should last longer than 20,000 km right?
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May 18th, 2007 05:22 PM #25
Well, yeah, they're par for the course, but P45K is still a handsome sum for a daily driver. Then again, that's probably just me speaking ;) I don't what it is with the design of the 626's suspension, but I do recall having the same short duration problem with my 626's replacement shocks. Perhaps the suspension design puts too much stress on just the shocks? (if this is possible?)
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May 18th, 2007 06:09 PM #26
Thank Niky! Pa-timbre... =)
The shocks should last much longer than 20,000kms. Have you tried KYB? Check also the spring condition...
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May 18th, 2007 10:17 PM #27
the triumph of man over... man!, using the crudest of implements (by modern standards).
Traffic!