Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2043402)

mr.alcheng - ive not looked into deeply at the j-brand ones but i was thinking cusco.. but those are 1mm thicker than the whitelines and if you're saying that whitelines are too stiff for street use, i might be better off with the stillens.

do you know the diameter of the stillens? :)

i will see what i can do about the iggydoor. i put so many locks on it i think i forgot which key goes to which lock. :icon17: ;)




ms.pint- if he was like that from the getgo then some folks are like that...i mean some folks just suck at showing affection.

but if he changed over the years then counseling sounds like a good step. after a long time together sometimes we get too comfy with each other and loose the sense of appreciation towards one another.

i will say that im not a big fondue fan. imho, fondue is for women to take forever to eat at the table with their girlfriends gossiping over this and that and blah blah blah. :yawn: but my kids and i endured the 3+hrs at the fondue place when my wife requested we go there for her bday. :tup:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2043422)

I have been looking into sway bars to I am leaning towards the Whitelines but my second choice was the Hotchkis. Let me know if you end up getting them and have a review :tup:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2043422)

I have been looking into sway bars to I am leaning towards the Whitelines but my second choice was the Hotchkis. Let me know if you end up getting them and have a review :tup:

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2043462)

On the other hand, I don't see Cusco have a distributor in North America, they do.. have three in China and one in Hong Kong...




Sure bud... I am more leaning on the Stillen one, the Z is stock height and I don't wanna pair a stiff sway with the stock spring/shocks.

But will keep you updated!! :tup:

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2043477)

You could be the new Cusco North American distributor out the back of the optical store. :tup:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2043429)

Check out this 3D drawing!

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y295/tguillen/5454.jpg

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2043435)

I found this somewhere in the forum:

The average diameter of all are about 27-30 on the front and 25-28 on the rear, besides diameter, the stiffness of the material is a factor, how much the % of the aftermarket is stiffer than the stock is what I'm looking at.

Regarding the Cusco sway bar, it's about 124% stiffer on the front...

But I am a bit :eek: on the rear when their website says it's 238% stiffer than the stock...... :ugh2:

The Stillen one is adjustable, and I believe also the Whiteline.

I will check the price with my local shop, if the price is right.... mmm.... Christmas shopping... :tup::tup:

Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2043460)

something to consider is whitelines are solid while stillen, eibach, hotchkis are hollow. Are Cusco hollow or solid?

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2043462)

On the other hand, I don't see Cusco have a distributor in North America, they do.. have three in China and one in Hong Kong...

Originally Posted by ZMan8 (Post 2043460)

something to consider is whitelines are solid while stillen, eibach, hotchkis are hollow. Are Cusco hollow or solid?

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2043477)

You could be the new Cusco North American distributor out the back of the optical store. :tup:

Originally Posted by LMBmikeZ (Post 2043484)

But then they would notice his "other distribution" going on out back at the optical store! :rofl2:

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2043496)

thanks for the info, mr.alcheng. i do agree that material does play a big role in the stiffness regardless of diameter of the bar.

looking at the vs stock, i think max 150% is about where i want my bar to be. i dont want my car stiff, i want to lessen the initial turn-in softness the car is programed with. but at the same time..

i can achieve this either with the swaybar or with stiffer dampers. this is where ive been trying to decide. i have a feeling i might be happier swapping out the dampers as it can also eliminate the normal-car-like feel while going over big dips. it's not a huge deal for me, but just trying to decide if i want to commit on the entire process (ordeal) or just leave it alone since the car drives pretty well.

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2043500)

i think the cusco's are hollow. :tup:

vividracing sells them. i can also source them from japan if needed. :p

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2043504)

Most of them are hollow, how is the weight compare to the others when it is a solid build?






:icon18: :icon18:

No problem, I can change the sign on the store front anytime.... I just need an oversize kit of this....

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2043531)

High school class sign:




Smashed Lamborghini at owner's request. Apparently his mechanic could not fix a problem multiple times or something.

Originally Posted by Nismo89 (Post 2043538)

:eek: to the lambo! :gtfo2:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2043555)

Originally Posted by alcheng (Post 2043626)

Soo much power that looks like it's gonna explode on the strip anytime... :icon17:

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2043666)

Goodnight guys. :hello:

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 2043212)

Ms. Tracie, how would you like a free set of 20mm H&R spacers? You will need to procure a set of replacement studs, but they were given to me (before you could buy replacement studs) and I'll happily give them to you. :)

Originally Posted by Pintsize725 (Post 2043219)

Thanks guys and Ms. BC. I didn't get any pics last night but how about one from today? I look like I have lazy eye.

Mr. Happy thanks for the spacer offer but Mr. Gurneyeagle gave me some advice on the spacers. I'll have to pass for now.

Originally Posted by happytheman (Post 2043232)

It's kinda funny that Mike's the one to give you advice, because they're his spacers! Hahahah! No worries! I'm running 20mm rear and 15mm front with no issues! :tup:

Great pic Tracie!

Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 2043348)

ms.pint- i think it really depends on the shop. speedshops in my area are very familiar with both stud-replacement type and bolt-on type and dont seem to mind. :)

Originally Posted by gurneyeagle (Post 2043780)

The only point I was trying to make to ms. pint was that most National tire shops - Direct Tire, Discount Tire, etc. - will not work on cars with spacers. Unless you can locate a shop that will work on a car with spacers, you need to be prepared to remove the tire yourself in an emergency.

I found this out the hard way on my way to work (the one day I needed to be in a suit for a meeting) and hit a pot hole that blew the tire.

Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 2043813)

Good morning, everyone. It's a beautiful day here in Clovis, CA. We are headed down to Ruiz, the makers of El Monterey frozen burritos, chimis, taquitos, etc., down in Dinuba -- the most happening place in CA.

Have a great day. I wonder what they are feeding us for lunch.

Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 2043817)

Maybe they'll feed you their latest product, Mexican inspired Swiss Waffles :yum:

Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 2043807)

Morning guys!

I think I might have found the solution to my luggage crisis with the S2000. I need to fit a weeks worth of luggage for two as well as a lot of MAZOC club equipment, and it certainly won't all fit in the trunk. They don't make S2000-specific trunk racks anymore and the ones that are out there on the used market are rather bulky. I think this is the best solution:



It uses a pad similar to those hardwood floor rug pads to provide a high friction surface for the bag. It could still damage the paint, especially on the trip back when the car will be dirty. So, I think the solution would be to apply a large sheet of 3M paint protection film to the trunk lid for the pad to rest on. This will prevent scratching and swirling completely. :tup:

Originally Posted by LunaZ (Post 2043825)

I have one of those for the Miata. It works quite well.