MadDog
Veteran CEG'er
I figure its time to get serious again. I have a 2000 CSVT with 230,000 miles, all original suspension parts. The car has been gently used, but it is time for an upgrade (both front and back).
After doing research, I settled on the BAT parts set:
Euro Handling Kit (K400A)
Strut Boots w/bump stops (2xM405B and 2xK405BR)
Upper strut mounts (2xK404F, 2xK404R)
Rotating bearing fronts (2xK403).
From what I can see under the car, there is no obvious wear, bending or damage to other parts of the suspension. However, given the mileage on the car, should I automatically consider replacing other parts ? I know, for example, the lower rear arm has an upgrade in the form of the Massive part. While I don't plan on racing this vehicle, if I am going to replace parts, I might as well upgrade while I am at it.
If I had the know-how and time I would go for the rear sub-frame upgrade and 21mm sway bar, but thats not realistic (yet).
thanks,
Mad Dog
After doing research, I settled on the BAT parts set:
Euro Handling Kit (K400A)
Strut Boots w/bump stops (2xM405B and 2xK405BR)
Upper strut mounts (2xK404F, 2xK404R)
Rotating bearing fronts (2xK403).
From what I can see under the car, there is no obvious wear, bending or damage to other parts of the suspension. However, given the mileage on the car, should I automatically consider replacing other parts ? I know, for example, the lower rear arm has an upgrade in the form of the Massive part. While I don't plan on racing this vehicle, if I am going to replace parts, I might as well upgrade while I am at it.
If I had the know-how and time I would go for the rear sub-frame upgrade and 21mm sway bar, but thats not realistic (yet).
thanks,
Mad Dog