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Whelp
Well it’s on, and how sweet it is!
First of all I must say after pulling it out of the box
I was a little dubious as to if it would really help out, but after driving
around and hit the twistys I was VERY happy I put it on.
Installation was a breeze; the longest part was lifting
the car. Well with in 20minutes on was back on the ground and heading out
for HWY 9 and a few other local twistys!
I do not have the exact technical words to describe the
difference, but I will give my impressions/feelings.
First thing I noticed was road feel, much improved. I gave me the sense of
knowing what each wheel was doing. Strangely I also felt like the center
point of gravity, or the central point in which the car rotates around while
cornering changed a wee bit. It feels more balanced more centralized. Plus
just when I thought the rear end could not get any stiffer and feel any
stickier, I was proven wrong by this little beauty! She may not be much to
look at, but she does what she does VERY well. As I found out, and the SH
Prelude found out on my 2nd and 3rd twisty sessions. That’s right I got
hooked all over again and I could not get enough twistys in!
R11
Whelp, Did you happen to notice if it felt like the
plate reduced body flex over bumpy surfaces much? And what about increased
vibration/noise?
Whelp
I did not notice any increased vibration/noise, if
anything there was less... The only vibration/noise I have is the Damn latch
for the top when it is locked down! Thanks for the question and the
reminder.
Ruff roads, Not a problem! A few places that I use for
suspension mod testing are a bit ruff. Previously on some of the uneven
areas and bumpy I did notice flex, and lose of traction (bump steer type of
stuff) Yesterday I did not. There is one section in particular on an uphill
grade that is a "S" curve. The bottom of the S slant down and to
the passenger side, (sort'a of concave just on the passenger side) just as
you pass the apex it is back up and levels briefly. Then as you enter the
start of the top of the S it becomes off camber slanting down towards the
driver side. Yesterday was no problem. Best of all and for those that have
been to my house will remember... As you turn off of HWY9 on to my road
there is a severely step uneven incline up to if not more than 45 degrees. I
always notice flex and feel it to. Mostly after the Sportivo install. Now
that I reflect back. There was still some, but no where near as noticeable
as it usually is!
Whelp
I feel I could be taken the wrong way so...
Explanation of my initial dubious feelings:
I was mostly leery of there only being 2 large holes in the plate. I was
under the false impressions that more holes = stronger structure. (honeycomb
effect) I am no metal working expert and If I have misled anyone by my
"dubious" comment. Please head back in the right direction. This
Thing KICKS A$$!!! iMR2 has done a awesome job, and when he says it feels
stronger over the cusco version I am a true believer!
Out'a the box she is shinny and sweet, much larger than expected. I would
say about the size of a Skateboard. Construction is tight and good to go!
Whelp
Well it’s on, and how sweet it is!
First of all I must say after pulling it out of the box
I was a little dubious as to if it would really help out, but after driving
around and hit the twistys I was VERY happy I put it on.
Installation was a breeze; the longest part was lifting
the car. Well with in 20minutes on was back on the ground and heading out
for HWY 9 and a few other local twistys!
I do not have the exact technical words to describe the
difference, but I will give my impressions/feelings.
First thing I noticed was road feel, much improved. I gave me the sense of
knowing what each wheel was doing. Strangely I also felt like the center
point of gravity, or the central point in which the car rotates around while
cornering changed a wee bit. It feels more balanced more centralized. Plus
just when I thought the rear end could not get any stiffer and feel any
stickier, I was proven wrong by this little beauty! She may not be much to
look at, but she does what she does VERY well. As I found out, and the SH
Prelude found out on my 2nd and 3rd twisty sessions. That’s right I got
hooked all over again and I could not get enough twistys in!
R11
Whelp, Did you happen to notice if it felt like the
plate reduced body flex over bumpy surfaces much? And what about increased
vibration/noise?
Whelp
I did not notice any increased vibration/noise, if
anything there was less... The only vibration/noise I have is the Damn latch
for the top when it is locked down! Thanks for the question and the
reminder.
Ruff roads, Not a problem! A few places that I use for
suspension mod testing are a bit ruff. Previously on some of the uneven
areas and bumpy I did notice flex, and lose of traction (bump steer type of
stuff) Yesterday I did not. There is one section in particular on an uphill
grade that is a "S" curve. The bottom of the S slant down and to
the passenger side, (sort'a of concave just on the passenger side) just as
you pass the apex it is back up and levels briefly. Then as you enter the
start of the top of the S it becomes off camber slanting down towards the
driver side. Yesterday was no problem. Best of all and for those that have
been to my house will remember... As you turn off of HWY9 on to my road
there is a severely step uneven incline up to if not more than 45 degrees. I
always notice flex and feel it to. Mostly after the Sportivo install. Now
that I reflect back. There was still some, but no where near as noticeable
as it usually is!
Whelp
I feel I could be taken the wrong way so...
Explanation of my initial dubious feelings:
I was mostly leery of there only being 2 large holes in the plate. I was
under the false impressions that more holes = stronger structure. (honeycomb
effect) I am no metal working expert and If I have misled anyone by my
"dubious" comment. Please head back in the right direction. This
Thing KICKS A$$!!! iMR2 has done a awesome job, and when he says it feels
stronger over the cusco version I am a true believer!
Out'a the box she is shinny and sweet, much larger than expected. I would
say about the size of a Skateboard. Construction is tight and good to go!
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