OK so one of 2 previous owners of my new V35 Skyline hit a silent cop at some stage and ripped out the front swaybar, sad thing is they didn’t replace it (dodgey!!!!).
For the price of one factory swaybar I could have bought an adjustable aftermarket set (which I did). I was booked in to get them installed today by Dedy at Top One and I was also booked in for a wheel alignment at Heasman right after.
I love the iPod dock in the car. I can control the iPod from the steering wheel, the plug charges the iPod too.
I’ve seen this Merc a few times at Dedy’s. Same car as my Mums… but with MUCH bigger wheels!
Another one of Dedy’s toys.
Swaybars – Old vs. New.
3 guys working on my car at the same time, killer.
The front bar is in, new end links too as they were broken.
The ride on the way to Heasmans was already less comfortable. It had to happen though. Having no swaybar was so comfy as going over a pot hole with my left wheel only sent a shock through the left of the car, now it sends the shock through both sides of the car.
Spotted the JDM Concept race car at Heasmans. I love how it’s got 3 of my logos on it (insert cool smiley face icon here).
Amazingly I got Doug Heasman (the man) again, always do. Always love having a chat with the guy. He doesn’t look a single day older, he still loves what he does. What an inspiration.
Spotted this fun looking race prepped Echo.
Doug burnt both his ears on my exhaust trying to get some more positive back into the rears, no go though. There’s just not enough adjustability from the stock set-up.
I’ve set up the swaybars full stiff up front and full soft at the rear for now. The ride is a little harsher but the coilovers are set on full soft and I think that’s making the car feel a little strange, especially in the front. I’ll stiffen them up a little and see how I go.