Bax's 1999 5mt CG5

[RedRyder]

Re: »Updated 5-14-12» TheBax's FBP 1999 Sedan 5MT

Yeah it's worth changing the endlinks, the OEM ones really aren't made for taking off/putting on repeatedly.

I have it, it's been sitting around. I need some car ramps as I don't want to tackle it with two jacks or something lol. My buddy said his grandpa is looking to get rid of some old metal ramps which is cool, and once my wife and I close on our house I'm gonna get those ramps, and make use of that garage. I think when I get that on the car, and upgrade to some GC sleeves, I'll finally be done with suspension and actually be happy.

How did you install your TL bar?

 

[Bax]

Re: »Updated 5-14-12» TheBax's FBP 1999 Sedan 5MT

Ironically I had my friends ramps for at least a month when I had my old car and never got around to installing the bar, but then I had my wreck. So I just gave him back his ramps because I felt bad having them for so long because he was so nice about it.

But I just jacked the car up. It really didn't seem to be difficult at all as opposed to it being on ramps. I actually think it was easier, because everything is really cramped in there when the suspension is under the load of the car. It made it easier to get to with the jack.

 

[RedRyder]

Re: »Updated 5-14-12» TheBax's FBP 1999 Sedan 5MT

I jacked up one side, but then I couldn’t get to the link on the other side w/o taking the wheel off. I tried placing a jack stand a couple different places and then let the car down so I could jack up the other side, but it was very unsteady and I had this vision of the car falling to the ground with no wheels on the back lol.

Guess I’m missing something if you were able to do it without ramps.

 

[SykVSyx]

Re: »Updated 5-14-12» TheBax's FBP 1999 Sedan 5MT

Chris,

I didn't realize you didn't have the Prgoress Bar on already...you're missing out.

Tyler, glad to see this car is getting progress made, slow and steady.

 

[Bax]

Re: »Updated 5-14-12» TheBax's FBP 1999 Sedan 5MT

I jacked up one side, but then I couldn’t get to the link on the other side w/o taking the wheel off. I tried placing a jack stand a couple different places and then let the car down so I could jack up the other side, but it was very unsteady and I had this vision of the car falling to the ground with no wheels on the back lol.

Guess I’m missing something if you were able to do it without ramps.

Yeah it really wasn't difficult. But I had the whole rear in the air instead of just one side. I just lifted it up using the rear tow hook and put jack stands under it, then went at it. lol

Chris,

I didn't realize you didn't have the Prgoress Bar on already...you're missing out.

Tyler, glad to see this car is getting progress made, slow and steady.

You got that right.
thanks.

 

[Bax]

Re: »Updated 5-14-12» TheBax's FBP 1999 Sedan 5MT

replaced the dirty engine bay pic with a clean engine bay pic.

 

[Mikey]

Re: »Updated 5-14-12» TheBax's FBP 1999 Sedan 5MT

What'd you use to clean the bay?

 

[Bax]

Re: »Updated 5-14-12» TheBax's FBP 1999 Sedan 5MT

I halfass cleaned it with just a rag and some dawn/water in a spray bottle. then a little tire shine on the intake and hoses. lol
I didn't feel like getting out the water hose and degreaser.

 

[Mikey]

Re: »Updated 5-14-12» TheBax's FBP 1999 Sedan 5MT

Right on.

 

[Bax]

Re: »Updated 5-14-12» TheBax's FBP 1999 Sedan 5MT



but of course the clip for the windshield wiper hose hit my strut bar and scratched a cm section of the strut bar. -___- I was so pissed when I saw that. I just touched it up best I could and ripped out the clip and every other clip holding that ugly heat or noise shield, whatever it's called, along with that too. it looks better without it.