91_5.7_TPI

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Finally got around to having my SFCs and LCARBs installed today (after owning the car for 49 months). Both parts are Spohn. I asked around town for someone who would do a good job of installing the SFCs properly as well as doing a good job welding. And I'm glad I did after getting the car back. The installation looks great in my opinion and cost $120 for both SFCs and LCARBs. I'd rather pay a little more and have it done right than I would pay less and be displeased.

As for the improvements to the car....
I would say the SFCs eliminated about 70% of the t-top squeak. There is still some, but I would say it's due to the vibration transfered through the suspension. They didn't make the car as quiet as I would have hoped and if anything it worsened the ride on rough roads (probably due to the increased rigidness of the car). On smoother roads, the road feel and noise level is improved. The improved feel on the road during cornering/weight transfer is best aspect to them, in my opinion. The car has a more confident feel than without the SFCs.

I haven't had the chance to push the car yet because it started to rain and got dark after I picked the car, so I haven't noticed any changes caused by the LCARBs. That is also why I have no pictures. I'll post pictures and a more detailed description of the changes in ride/cornering tomorrow if weather permits.

KYLE87

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I'm glad to see this post, most of us do SFCs as our first mod because everyone says to. I wasn't sure if they were really as necessary as everyone said because it's hard to say if it's the car or just the shocks/struts. Good to hear they made an improvement even on a car with a pretty loaded suspension

91_5.7_TPI

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Yup. I was pleased that it made a difference in my car. The more I drive the car, the more I notice. I really enjoy the feel of the car during hard turns compared to without the SFCs. This week end (or maybe Wednesday), I'll take the car for a spin up the mountain and take some pics at the shop with the car jacked up for the oil change.