BmacIL's Guard GT Build

[BmacIL]

I like the Boomba knob a lot actually. The shape is great, and delrin so it doesn't get hot.

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[BmacIL]

Changed to Koni Yellow rear shocks last week. I had felt that the rear of the car wasn't settled over bumps while cornering, and after a lot of driving and thinking, determined that I needed more compression damping in the rear. I got an awesome deal on a pair of Koni rears with billet mounts and decided to go for it.

My thoughts:
The added compression damping did the trick. Going over bumps through corners, the car is much more planted. I am currently set at 1/4 turn from full soft. I've also noticed that the rear of the car is much more responsive during direction changes (expected) and because of the increased low speed stiffness, has the feeling of rotating more easily and naturally without the tire breaking loose. Downsides? Well, I feel bumps through the seat more, but only a small amount more. The overall improvement in body control and composure is well worth it.

Edit: my assumptions were incorrect! The Konis actually have less compression damping than the Steeda. However, even at 1/4 turn from soft, have more rebound. That is where my improvement is coming from.

 

[BmacIL]

Love that throaty gurgle
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[BmacIL]

Dat ass...

 

[rum_punch_ruby]

Nice build thread, I'm already stealing an idea. Hope to see you out there sometime.

 

[BmacIL]

Nice build thread, I'm already stealing an idea. Hope to see you out there sometime.

Thanks! You too.

Which one you stealing?

 

[rum_punch_ruby]

Thanks! You too.

Which one you stealing?

Anarchy Motive shift knob. Never heard of them but after looking at their website and thinking on it a bit I came up with a color/engraving combo I think will look good.

 

[BmacIL]

Anarchy Motive shift knob. Never heard of them but after looking at their website and thinking on it a bit I came up with a color/engraving combo I think will look good.

I actually ended up going with the Boomba knob. The anarchy felt really nice to shift but it was too big for me. Personal preference thing. [MENTION=26233]Rebellion[/MENTION] now has my old anarchy knob and likes it.

 

[BmacIL]

MGW Std Race Spec going in tomorrow! Can't wait. I'll also be looking to attempt to install the BMR TCA048 Vertical links if I have time.

 

[BmacIL]

If you have any complaints about the stock shifter's vagueness, sloppiness or weak-feeling when you're driving hard, the MGW fixes all that. Everything people say is true. What an amazing design and product. [MENTION=10681]MGW[/MENTION]

 

[catchthecarp]

Did you do the install yourself? If so how long did it take you?

 

[spiller]

I'm not that unhappy with my stock shifter but have the MGW standard on its way as we speak. Much more mechanical feeling [MENTION=10281]BmacIL[/MENTION]?

 

[BmacIL]

Did you do the install yourself? If so how long did it take you?

With a friend. Plan for 3 hrs.

 

[BmacIL]

I'm not that unhappy with my stock shifter but have the MGW standard on its way as we speak. Much more mechanical feeling [MENTION=10281]BmacIL[/MENTION]?

Precision is the best word.

 

[rum_punch_ruby]

Love my MGW. Congrats on the upgrade.

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