Update: I got around to installing the racing seats this weekend. The only warning I get is at startup with a message saying seat belt detection malfunction, and the airbag light is illuminated. Once I press ok, the only indication of an issue is the airbag light. I did discover cruise control...
I finally got around to doing the install of the Cobra Nogaro and Schroth Quick Fit Pro with sub straps. I’m looking forward to testing them out on the track at the end of the month!
I installed my new track tires today and updated the tire size using Forscan. There is an option to update the tire size in the BCM by entering the new circumference in mm without having to change the address values, which is what I did. The stock tires were 275/40/19 and my track tires are...
From the factory I noticed my hood shaking at interstate speeds, which is about 75mph. I adjusted the hood stops, and now there is very little hood movement. Fastest I've had my car is 146mph, and no concerns with the hood now.
I had a similar sound when I swapped out suspension components on my S550. It ended up being a bad rear Bilstein shock. I got a replacement installed and the problem was resolved. Since it’s a relatively quick job, it could be worth putting the oem shocks on the rear just to rule that out as the...
Based on your photos and Steeda’s, FD054 is left and FD055 is right. They are wound differently. Since Steeda’s have labels, I’m applying that winding direction to your photos. Unfortunately, I’m not near my car or I’d take photos of my springs.
Interesting with them saying 0 toe is important. Jamie at Steeda set my track alignment to .07 overall toe out in the front with -2.7 camber. This is the setup he set for road courses, not autocross, so that could be the reason for mine being a little more aggressive.
I did get quite a bit of...
Are you currently running 305/35/19 up front with a 25mm spacer at -2.5? I’ve got 295/30/19 with 28mm spacer and mine seems pretty close to the fender at -2.8. I’m afraid mine might rub at -2.5. Note: I have the Magneride progressive springs, not the dual rate.
The AWE is louder and has a deeper tone. The H pipe is louder than stock, but not as loud as the AWE; it sounds good, but not as deep of a tone. No drone with the H pipe; mild drone with the AWE.
The frequency of the burbles and pops is unchanged by either exhaust setup, it is just amplified. Why I really love the AWE comes down to the tone. It is the deep muscle car sound, which is what I prefer in an exhaust setup.
The gains from the H/X pipe on the S650 are very similar, but still almost insignificant. It’s all about the sound, and going with the H versus X and comes down to preference.
If it’s going to be a while before you go to the AWE, then I would absolutely say the Steeda H pipe is a good choice in the interim. I really liked the H pipe on mine, but love the AWE.