Can you say LOSER?

With the help of a fellow Evom member (the STi guy blew us off--no show, no call), we installed the front springs only. We didn't have time for the rears. Therefore, we did not raise the rear, subsequently, the front springs didn't compress very much (yeah, after install I rolled it back and forth a bit), hence, when I attempted to park the car later, the springs were moving in the housings and then would let out a thud. The rubber boots wound up twisting and the springs weren't seated properly. Talk about a "rookie" mistake I had to do it all over again. My 1-day project turned into a 2-day grudge match.

When I had the rears off I slapped on the Progress rear sway bar. The install was fairly straight forward. I suggest either removing the rear section of the exhaust or removing one of the rear hanger brackets (I removed the bracket). I chose Progress simply because it is grey--less noticeable--and because it is less expensive.

I didn't do camber plates because you can get - 2.0 degrees of camber (before the drop) by adjusting the bolt, moreover, lowering the car gives a smidge more negative camber, that is all the camber I will want. I will get the car aligned next week.

I have yet to really "drive" the car, but, I have to report that I'm impressed. The ride is noticeably stiffer--the dash is creaking a bit now, but less jiggly. On center feel feels more locked-down, steering effort has increased ever-so-slightly, something akin to turning on a motorcycle--there's a bit of resistance just before the steering wheel turns. I will be at Road America April 17, w/ tsi90awd. I'll let you know.

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I just did the exact same upgrades; without the 2 day grudge match. So far I'm very happy with the setup.

 

Looked like it was ready to rally in the befores, nice drop.

 

I can't wait to get it on the track again. If it's even a tad more responsive and fun, I'll be happy.