beaterX update: May1-July7th (a ton of projects, a ton of pics)

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Jul 9, 2010 | 09:11 AM

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Thanks

Eibach Prokits are here. Now I just need some shocks/hats...

Jul 9, 2010 | 11:59 AM

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Mike Bones

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Wow! From beat X to pure sex! Keep up the good work man. Are the Tein's really that bad? I've heard nothing but good things about them other than the price.

Jul 9, 2010 | 12:05 PM

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Wow! From beat X to pure sex! Keep up the good work man. Are the Tein's really that bad? I've heard nothing but good things about them other than the price.

I wouldn't say they're 'that bad' so much as 'not right for me.' Living in MN (and specifically the city of Minneapolis), the roads get a bit rotted out filled with ruts/potholes. A few here and there are no big deal, but on a long road with a crack every 10 feet, they get a little bit bouncy for my taste. The suspension setup on the car is nearly sublime right now, the new sway bar keeps the car sooo flat and it just wants to go soooo fast through the sweeping corners around my office. Someone needs to buy these from me before I do something stupid (remember what happened to my evo8).

Jul 9, 2010 | 12:08 PM

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Someone needs to buy these from me before I do something stupid (remember what happened to my evo8).

Fall cruise!

Jul 9, 2010 | 12:10 PM

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Wow! From beat X to pure sex!

And thanks man, that really means a lot!

Jul 9, 2010 | 12:11 PM

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Fall cruise!

Even though I killed my car, it was one of the most fun weekends I've had all year. I always tell people they should come for that very reason (to have an insane fun weekend, not to roll your car

Jul 9, 2010 | 12:11 PM

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Mike Bones

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Well, living in mass and having lousy winters here, I can concur with streets that's are less than preferable for a lowered vehicle. Anyway, hope the Eibach's work out for you.

Jul 9, 2010 | 12:41 PM

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Great work man, great write up, and looks like you are having tons of fun.

Jul 9, 2010 | 06:14 PM

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Very nice!!!

Jul 9, 2010 | 09:15 PM

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Very interesting report !
So, is it safe to install afe intake on stock car with stock '08 tune ?

Jul 10, 2010 | 09:06 AM

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Thanks guys! Yes, its been a lot of work but a lot of fun!

re: the aFe stage2, I'd say AFR-wise it would be safe, mine did not seem to lean out much vs the afe drop-in I had in there, but I'm not sure how all other variables are affected. Safest bet is still to get tuned, it's *way* worth doing anyways, I picked up 40+whp!