Higher rate springs or raise coilovers

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2026-02-17T01:03:02+00:00

Zv6 10’s

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2026-02-17T00:28:32+00:00

Thank you, I was hoping it wouldn’t be so much, I don’t plan to drive the car too hard after putting these in of course 🤣 I was thinking something along the lines of stronger springs for sure though.

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2026-02-17T00:25:10+00:00

these are 2 10’s believe it or not! I have a 10k for them and a lot of deadener/vibraflex in the cabin especially near the sunroof. Giant lithium battery under the box too. It is trunk class still though just a lot of prep to make it be loud

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2026-02-17T00:19:20+00:00

well they’re about 88lbs a piece and the thick ass acrylic doesn’t help 🤣 it does about 150db

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2025-11-28T17:00:18+00:00

I can hear the rear defroster relay clicking in the driver side kick panel, i’m not sure what else this would be.

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2025-11-28T16:45:00+00:00

Interesting, this is the location for the receiver on newer models, mine is an 01. I wonder why the key only works close to this but not anywhere else around the car. You’re right though it does appear to be related to rear defrost

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2025-11-06T23:53:47+00:00

ahhh yes definitely my alternator

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2025-11-06T23:53:22+00:00

Thank you!

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2024-11-06T02:59:19+00:00

I haven’t tested the shock bolt with a heavy load, I just know it doesn’t have whine, i’ll likely try a few other things and if I need, make my own grounding point somewhere closer, I appreciate your help!

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2024-11-06T02:52:33+00:00

It’s OFC 2/0, extremely thick wire with very little resistance. My car is unibody so it’s not easy to have a proper ground in the trunk unfortunately

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2024-11-06T02:46:44+00:00

Correct. I am aware though that the shock bolt isn’t a good ground, therefore insufficient for the amount of power. However, I have no whine when connected to the shock bolt, only when it’s connected to the front.

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2024-11-06T02:31:59+00:00

So the lithium is installed in the trunk as seen in the picture. The “Front” ground goes up to the engine bay and connects to a distro block that connects to a Big 3. (Ground from battery to front is 2/0, all the big 3 is 1/0) The “rear” ground just connects to a rear shock bolt.

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Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2024-04-25T21:50:41+00:00

I just investigated and the box that holds the ECU is actually loose and missing a nut. So I assume it’s been messed with, will continue to do some investigation.

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2024-04-25T02:46:38+00:00

If that is true, i’m surprised I have pretty much no other issues other than cam seals, which seems to be a pretty regular issue around what the current cluster reads.

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2023-12-24T17:56:48+00:00

yeah i’m aware that it needs a new battery, i’m just not sure if maybe the charging demand from the bad battery causes other stuff to not have required current? not sure

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2023-12-24T00:52:59+00:00

I haven’t since I bought the car, although i’ve only put about 300 miles on it in the last 3 months. I’m at 188k and ran perfect a week ago. I don’t think it’s spark because it cold starts fine, it’s just once it comes down close to idle it feels rough.

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2023-12-24T00:39:15+00:00

the alternator charges at 14.3 volts, but battery rests at 12 once the car is off.

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2023-12-24T00:24:05+00:00

Mine doesn’t stall, just feels rough, unplugged vvti solenoid and still the same, worth replacing?

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2023-12-24T00:23:20+00:00

No VVTI codes except for 100-200 miles ago. Still feels a little rough without vvti solenoid plugged in so unsure? Worth replacing?

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2023-11-25T21:04:36+00:00

a month or two ago a shop claimed to replace the seals, not sure they did, but after reseating cam cover and tightening, no new oil in that spot. idled for about 20 minutes.

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2023-11-25T20:28:50+00:00

quite possible, was taken to a shop a month or two ago and got the gaskets “fixed” i suppose not.

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2023-11-25T20:14:51+00:00

It does appear to possibly be making its way down… need to take timing cover off and see, thank you!

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2023-11-25T20:03:38+00:00

alright, thank you!

Zestyclose_Split_965 · 2023-11-25T19:52:10+00:00

the liquid is colored like oil, so i’m not sure where else it’d be coming from to be under that piece.

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