my 1993 evo 1 repaint and tweak

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Sep 3, 2015 | 09:05 PM

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Erik@MIL.SPEC

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made a small change to car last week. I have had these bilstein shocks here for quite some time. I wanted to install them with all the other changes I have planned for the rear. and I didnt think the old shocks needed replacing. actually the new fronts made barely a noticeable difference. so I was thinking the rear wouldnt do anything either. boy was I wrong. such a small change made a HUGE difference. the car no longer dives in the rear like it did before. car used to be "all over the road" and now it is "point and shoot" . car stays flatter and takes off so much nicer now. big improvement to the safety of the car. these shocks are for a Volvo S40 2000 model. 19-061283. the front are supposed to fit as well. the rears "may" drop ride height by about 1/4 inch. the spring perch sits slightly lower on them compared to the originals. super nice upgrade for just 106 delivered for the pair. just ordered another set for my summit project.

I liked the Bilsteins enough when I had them on my Evo that I put them on my DD. Good drop, nice and reliable and the build quality is excellent. Hell, the front strut shaft was almost twice the diameter OEM "sport" suspension. Just put them in and forget about it. No camber plates. No other suspension **** to worry about. Easy breezy.

Jerry,

How do you like those plastic idler pullies? Was wondering how much of a difference they would make on my build, but maybe the Gates/Mitsu ones will last longer. I like to put stuff on and forget about it.

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Sep 4, 2015 | 02:46 PM

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94AWDcoupe

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I like the pulleys. mostly because they are quiet. they absorb more noise than steel. makes it easier to hear more important engine sounds. I lightened all the pulleys and the alternator at same time. so it lost 4lbs of pulley rotating mass. I switched from 65mm htagreen to the red at same time. felt zero loss in response. really need to take some time to make some videos of the car. it will be getting more mods in the fall.

Sep 4, 2015 | 03:41 PM

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Do you have links to the part numbers? Still have concerns about longevity? (30,000 miles vs. potentially 100,000+).

I have an aluminum alt pulley and an aluminum water pump pulley. Liked the looks of the plastic ones you have.

Thanks Jerry

Dec 12, 2015 | 11:24 AM

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Turbotalon1g

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I love all the work you have done here, making of a perfect street car.

Jul 14, 2023 | 08:35 AM

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