2016 CompO "5.sl0w" S550 Project

[07TGGT]

You will only be able to tell if the wheel hop is really eliminated when you get it on the track. I never had issues on the street, but man, when I hit the track she was hopping all the way till 3rd gear, even on soft launches. You did the bushing inserts right? The bushings for the diff and cradle is where most the wheel hop comes from. I definitely would like to hear feedback on the toe links though!

 

[Grabber5.sl0w]

You will only be able to tell if the wheel hop is really eliminated when you get it on the track. I never had issues on the street, but man, when I hit the track she was hopping all the way till 3rd gear, even on soft launches. You did the bushing inserts right? The bushings for the diff and cradle is where most the wheel hop comes from. I definitely would like to hear feedback on the toe links though!

Yeah, that's what I was figuring. Definitely going to take her to the track in the spring. Yep, did the bushing inserts and the alignment spacers when I had the sub frame unbolted with the Airlift Install. Although I only did the inserts for the cradle, not the diff.

 

[GallopingFord]

is the blower on yet?

 

[Grabber5.sl0w]

Haha, no. I do want to do a 2.9 Whipple though. Probably around Summer or fall next year I'll tackle that lol. No funds for a Whipple setup and a wedding/honeymoon lmao.

 

[GallopingFord]

Just remember cars love you unconditionally. Lol

 

[Grabber5.sl0w]

This is very true lol!

 

[s8v4o]

Just remember cars love you unconditionally. Lol

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Until you get married!

 

[Grabber5.sl0w]

Been busy this week! My fiance bought me an MGW Race Spec shifter for Christmas, so I've been working on installing that and a few other goodies.

Installed:
MGW Race Spec Shifter
FRPP Decklid
RTR Side Splitters
Diode Dynamics Trunk and Glovebox LEDs.

Unfortunately, it's been like Seattle here the past couple weeks with all this rain, so only garage shots for now. Supposed to be nice starting tomorrow for a while thankfully.

The MGW install was definitely challenging, but overall not too bad. While watching the install video I can definitely see where the new design REALLY saved a lot of time for me though. Didn't have to disassemble the shifter or adjust the lockout at all.

Stock Shifter with the console removed,

MGW

Diode Dynamics Trunk and Glovebox LEDs

The FRPP Decklid was probably the quickest and easiest mod I've done to this car.
(Before)

(After)

Lastly, the RTR side splitters. I really like the overall look. Not a fan of how little 3M tape they give you though. Nothing a little more can't fix.

 

[Strengthrehab]

jesus, those pics are huge.

 

[Grabber5.sl0w]

jesus, those pics are huge.

I guess for a phone they are pretty big lol! Doesn't the forum resize pics anyway though?

 

[Strengthrehab]

I was looking through the website on my laptop. Huuuuge.

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[07TGGT]

Not a fan of the RTR splitters. A little too much going on there IMO. Rest of the car looks great though!

 

[Grabber5.sl0w]

I was looking through the website on my laptop. Huuuuge.

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Lol, my bad man! They are resized thumbnails too lol.

Not a fan of the RTR splitters. A little too much going on there IMO. Rest of the car looks great though!

They definitely aren't for everybody. I think with a better picture, and an APR Splitter it'd look a lot better. Thanks man!

 

[Strengthrehab]

Lol, my bad man! They are resized thumbnails too lol.



They definitely aren't for everybody. I think with a better picture, and an APR Splitter it'd look a lot better. Thanks man!

No biggie. Look better on tapatalk.

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[GallopingFord]

I saw the pics on your IG - glad to see you and Alvin hooked up with Nate for pictures. 3/5 of the bagged S550's I've sold in one place! lol

BTW - Just got all the recall parts for your original '16 order... when you want to pick it up? haha

 

[Strengthrehab]

I saw the pics on your IG - glad to see you and Alvin hooked up with Nate for pictures. 3/5 of the bagged S550's I've sold in one place! lol

BTW - Just got all the recall parts for your original '16 order... when you want to pick it up? haha

Hmmm. Hide that damned car until March.

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[Grabber5.sl0w]

I saw the pics on your IG - glad to see you and Alvin hooked up with Nate for pictures. 3/5 of the bagged S550's I've sold in one place! lol

BTW - Just got all the recall parts for your original '16 order... when you want to pick it up? haha

Hmmm. Hide that damned car until March.

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Lol! Better late than never. At least she will finally get a home. Strength was telling me he was interested in buying it. Have you had any passer-by's try to buy it?

 

[Grabber5.sl0w]

Quick update, got my Bob's Auto Sports Oil Separator this week along with a my AMS Sig Series 5w30 and Filter from Greg. I've previously have used Royal Purple in all my vehicles, but I wanted to give AMS a try this time around with all the hype.

Also have an APR Carbon Fiber Front Splitter on the way from @jayman33 at HyperMotive. Thanks man!

Still no Lund Tune or nGauge this week from Lethal that I bought on the 23rd. Hopefully next week I'll see some activity on it.

 

[UltraKla$$ic]

Still no Lund Tune or nGauge this week from Lethal that I bought on the 23rd. Hopefully next week I'll see some activity on it.

Car looks good and that Race Spec is amazing!!

 

[Grabber5.sl0w]

Car looks good and that Race Spec is amazing!!

Lol! Thanks man, and yes it is! Improved the shifting in the car drastically. ALOT better than the Barton I had in my 2011.



Some pictures of the install of the Bob's Oil Separator and Diode Dynamics Switchbacks.

I am very pleased with the quality of the Bob's Oil Separator however the stock ground wire bolt on the passenger side strut tower would not thread with both the separator and the ground wire. So I ended up having to make a trip out to Lowe's and buy a half inch longer one.