Wheel/tire combo unchanged. The package worked with the theme of car, performs very well and is easy to keep clean. Grip provided by P205/40-ZR17 Toyo Proxes FR1's wrapped around Giovanna chrome. Stopping power handled by PowerSlot slotted-rotors/Hawk HPS Performance Pad combo.
The 'smurf' was dropped using a suspension combo of Eibach springs with KYB GR-2 struts. Vibrant Performance (front) and AFX (rear) sway-bars keep the car glued and stable. Work performed by BIG-E Motorsports (biggestyle73@yahoo.com) of Falls Church, Virginia.
BIG-E Motorsports as well as Curry's Auto really did a great job on the powerplant. Especially after discovering the car was a ULEV/California-emissions in disguise and hated many mods. The 2.0 SOHC was treated to a K&N Typhoon CAI and Borla header to help flow. Crane cam with new springs, valves & keepers. MSD coil with DIS-2 ignition, Optima dry-cell and new ECU handles spark and timing. A Magnum head and INDY intake manifold completed the engine.
Q: Why naturally-aspirated? A: Rising fuel cost and a daily-driver in the 3rd worst traffic congested area in the country.
