Project MJ / 650WHP Ultimate So.Cal Sleeper
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SLVRNBLK's - Project MJ build - Part #4 "Suspension"
Update:
Last time I checked-in with Project MJ was April of 2016 when I posted the Part #3 "Turbo" thread. The car has been running great and I'm really liking the new set-up. The final piece of the puzzle for Project MJ was addressing the suspension. My black Evo ran a set of KW's, however I couldn't justify the funds for those units again so I looked for a set of coilovers that were a bit more affordable. My search lead me to a local company here in SoCal called FEAL. These units are reasonably priced and build quality is very impressive. With my car being primarily a street car, this was a perfect match. At that time I also came across Gilbert Flores of Evolved Auto Garage (EAG). Gilbert who is an Evo owner himself, is a suspension wizard and has set-up many Evo's turning quick lap times all over SoCal. Gilbert was able to custom valve my units, instal, corner balance, and align to my specific set-up. There is so much involved in setting up a proper suspension, it's not just slapping a set of coilovers on and your done. Gilbert uses his years of suspension knowledge and it pays dividends. Thanks Gilbert and Brett!
Once again Project MJ has flourished with the continued support of all those involved throughout the past five years. I just want to personally thank everyone, you know who you are! I've reached a point now where I'm pretty much DONE with the project. Next will be taking care of a few minor details and keeping my tuning options open like the FiTronic system.
Thanks for reading, here is a quick rundown of the upgraded parts:
FEAL 441 Coilover's (custom valving by Gilbert of EAG)
Kansai rear strut bar
Whitleline 24mm rear sway bar
Whiteline rear sway bar end-links
Whiteline rear trailing arm bushings
Whiteline rear bump steer correction kit
Whiteline front center roll kit
Corner balancing - EAG
Alignment - EAG
A few pics, enjoy!
Last time I checked-in with Project MJ was April of 2016 when I posted the Part #3 "Turbo" thread. The car has been running great and I'm really liking the new set-up. The final piece of the puzzle for Project MJ was addressing the suspension. My black Evo ran a set of KW's, however I couldn't justify the funds for those units again so I looked for a set of coilovers that were a bit more affordable. My search lead me to a local company here in SoCal called FEAL. These units are reasonably priced and build quality is very impressive. With my car being primarily a street car, this was a perfect match. At that time I also came across Gilbert Flores of Evolved Auto Garage (EAG). Gilbert who is an Evo owner himself, is a suspension wizard and has set-up many Evo's turning quick lap times all over SoCal. Gilbert was able to custom valve my units, instal, corner balance, and align to my specific set-up. There is so much involved in setting up a proper suspension, it's not just slapping a set of coilovers on and your done. Gilbert uses his years of suspension knowledge and it pays dividends. Thanks Gilbert and Brett!
Once again Project MJ has flourished with the continued support of all those involved throughout the past five years. I just want to personally thank everyone, you know who you are! I've reached a point now where I'm pretty much DONE with the project. Next will be taking care of a few minor details and keeping my tuning options open like the FiTronic system.
Thanks for reading, here is a quick rundown of the upgraded parts:
FEAL 441 Coilover's (custom valving by Gilbert of EAG)
Kansai rear strut bar
Whitleline 24mm rear sway bar
Whiteline rear sway bar end-links
Whiteline rear trailing arm bushings
Whiteline rear bump steer correction kit
Whiteline front center roll kit
Corner balancing - EAG
Alignment - EAG
A few pics, enjoy!
Last edited by SLVRNBLK; Oct 13, 2017 at 09:48 AM.
Nicely done
Not too many So.Cal EvO's with as much work done as yours. Sleeper look for sure
I know Gil & have had work done by him at Mueller & Massimo. He's a good EvO mechanic
Joe
Not too many So.Cal EvO's with as much work done as yours. Sleeper look for sureI know Gil & have had work done by him at Mueller & Massimo. He's a good EvO mechanic
Joe
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Nicely done Not too many So.Cal EvO's with as much work done as yours. Sleeper look for sure
I know Gil & have had work done by him at Mueller & Massimo. He's a good EvO mechanic
I know Gil & have had work done by him at Mueller & Massimo. He's a good EvO mechanic
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Joined: Jun 2003
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From: Tampa, FL
Project MJ / 650WHP Ultimate So.Cal Sleeper
The episode of Project MJ on the YouTube channel The Smoking Tire hosted by Matt Farah has been released. I credit this website for the countless threads and information provided which essentially got me to this point. I know many of you and I appreciate all the help and support throughout the years. Enjoy
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...roject-mj.html
https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/ev...roject-mj.html
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