Thought I'd throw some MORE coin at the ol' VDP ..

This a.m. bought a valentine's gift for her ..a triangular diff monostrut from an X308 to replace the "dog bone" struts ...will give a report when it gets here and installed - we'll see if it really is an improvement!

Larry

 

Nice upgrade Larry,all I had to do was buy Cin another diamond ring,her car is just fine.

Happy wife,happy life!

Cheers,Jim

 

 

Finally got the new strut on thanks to my bro from Seattle up here on a visit.

Definitely a 2-man job, lots of pry-bar work getting the bolts lined up and re-installed, possibly the same amount of prying involved as the v-mount job?

Anyways it's on and the car is running just fine - not sure that it makes that much difference, my bro co-pilot thinks definitely an improvement but he's a real positive kind of guy!

When we removed the dog-bone struts the bushings were in really good shape, I was expecting a different outcome ....so if anyone needs a pair of them, PM me ...

cheers

Larry

 

The strut has been in place now for about 5 days and the bushings etc have all had a workout and a chance to "settle in".

the verdict?

Fantastic!! - The back of the car feels way "tighter" - (but not in a harsh way)

Smoother over bumpy roads and just all-round more controlled. I love it!!

Best $40 I ever spent!

cheers

Larry