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MsRN
Well,the stealership didn’t corner balance my car, so it was well-aligned but the rear tires disappear behind the fender lip, while the fronts had 25-30 mm of space between tire and rim at Öhlins recommended starting heights. Since I have a flat summer tire in my square setup, I switched to my 17” all-seasons for this week—and lowered the fronts by the maximum I could (about 21 mm). The effect on alignment/drive feel was minimal. Next I’ll drop the rear struts and dial in a little more spring preload to even out tire clearance and eliminate the nose-up stance the car has now. I’ll also call Vorshlag—I’m not convinced I have the right spring length in back, given the ride height discrepancy. Otherwise the setup feels really sweet; I haven’t experienced this supple a ride in several years.
Next moves:
1) Install alarm horn.
2) Get alarm and folding mirrors flashed, along with a few other minor tweaks.
3) New summer tires.
4) Put in the bespoke SSK that’s been sitting in my garage.
5) Install new fuel filter, plugs, check injectors—when I mash the accelerator, I get intermittent hesitation combined with a ‘shoosh’-ing sound—guessing the motor’s briefly fuel-starved. Gradual acceleration works without such symptoms.
6) Install new dead pedal (mine just cracked), reinstall trunk trim and Stealthboxes.
7) While I’m working in Chicago, visit the Werkshop (sp?) and discuss rust mitigation, paint restoration, door card refurb, possible rear LSD in 2.93, installing CMP subframe reinforcements, etc.
8) Avin Avant—maybe.
9) Replace RTABs.
10) Heated seats—every RN should have these!
11) Before all of this, go out drinking with some of my nurse girlfriends tomorrow night (I’ll be the sober one).
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