Review of Swift/Whiteline Combo
May 18, 2006, 04:04 PM
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Review of Swift/Whiteline Combo
Last week I installed the Swift springs, whiteline bump steer correction kit and trailing arm bushings on my 03 GSR. I was hesitant to do springs but I am so happy that I did. These spring rates (269lbs/inch front 319lbs/inch rear) seem to be a better match for the dampers than stock. Not only does the car become much more civilized on the road, it also greatly reduces body roll. The drop is perfect for my setup (35mm front 20mm rear). No problem with parking lots and such even with my splitter (for now). I tracked the car at Pocono's North course last week and it handled like it was on rails. No bump steer at all and the car was better able to communicate with me without the stock body roll. I ran my hotchkis sway bar on full stiff and the car felt completly nuetral. I thought that I may have an oversteer problem after the springs, but I was wrong. Overall I am very happy with the setup. Big thanks to Andrew at GT WORX for getting me all of the parts so quick!
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May 20, 2006, 09:13 AM
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Great to hear, as I just installed mine and have yet to track them. They do seem stiffer than stock, and the drop is perfect, not too low as you stated. I think I may go to Willow Springs next week with SpeedtrialUSA. Peace.
May 21, 2006, 06:59 PM
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Hi - nice to hear about swift springs. I will be installing mine later on
I have the same question as 'ringmeister about the bump steer kit and trailing arm bushing kit? Also, prices would help! I need to order these two before starting on my car
Thanks!
I have the same question as 'ringmeister about the bump steer kit and trailing arm bushing kit? Also, prices would help! I need to order these two before starting on my car
Thanks!
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May 23, 2006, 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by CarFanatic
I would like to kow about the bump steer kit aswell.
What would you like to know?
To give you a good idea of the kit, I've uploaded the instructions to a PDF file.
http://filebox.vt.edu/users/sekellic...278_KCA388.pdf
Link to the part on our site:
http://gtworx.com/catalog/product_in...fd75d570da86a0
Thanks,
Andrew
May 23, 2006, 07:53 AM
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They dont look like it be that hard to install. Take the arm off press the old bushing out, and the new bushing in with the new pins holes facing down correct? has anyone installed these and how hard was it??
May 24, 2006, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 'ringmeister
Myles, can you give us a price on the bushings and bump steer kit? thx
Whiteline Bump Steer Correction Kit
Links to our site....
May 24, 2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by CarFanatic
what are the benifits to these kits?? How hard are they to install?
The bumpsteer kit is similar in that it improves steering feel, sharpness, but with the added benefit of reducing bump steer by reducing changes in toe as the suspension compresses.
Installation isn't any harder then it is to install most bushings....hopefully EvoTech will chime in here to give his feedback on installation.
- Andrew