Back in an 850 again!

prienzo · Post by **prienzo** » 01 May 2013, 22:51

Finished the PCV. Not as bad of a job as I thought it would be. It would definitely be much easier to do a second time (like most jobs). Doesn't seem to have fixed my issue though...

Post by **850 LPT** » 02 May 2013, 05:55

prienzo wrote:Doesn't seem to have fixed my issue though...

Hi there! Is it still smoking?

Also, I'm curious to know what it looked like in there. It has been about 80k or so since the last time?

Post by **jblackburn** » 02 May 2013, 09:11

prienzo wrote:Minor radio upgrade today

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That really looks quite nice in there. Hmm...

prienzo · Post by **prienzo** » 02 May 2013, 11:06

850 LPT wrote:
prienzo wrote:Doesn't seem to have fixed my issue though...
Hi there! Is it still smoking?

Also, I'm curious to know what it looked like in there. It has been about 80k or so since the last time?

Still smoking, need to look into it further.

The system looked pretty clean, although the PTC was pretty clogged.

prienzo · Post by **prienzo** » 16 Jun 2013, 11:45

Put in H&R lowering springs today and will post pictures later. I always felt that there was an imbalance between the stiffer Bilstein struts and soft stock springs. The ride quality is a thousand times better with the new springs and installation was a breeze. I recommend the OTC clamshell spring compressor to anyone. Not once did I feel like my life was in danger :p

prienzo · Post by **prienzo** » 16 Jun 2013, 15:53

Before:

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prienzo · Post by **prienzo** » 16 Jun 2013, 16:39

I never really updated about the PCV. There is some minor blowby, but nothing crazy. Crankcase pressure is neutral and I think it has quite a few miles before I have to worry.

Post by **850 LPT** » 17 Jun 2013, 08:00

Very nice looking! And I'm sure it handles nice too. It's funny you're doing the upgrades that were always in the back of my mind. But because the car was my daily driver, I was trying to watch my wallet a little.
I see you upgraded to Zimmermans too

prienzo · Post by **prienzo** » 17 Jun 2013, 08:51

Haha, I'm stopping now though, so no sways :p

The rotors were a bit overkill, but I did notice some extra stopping power from the 302 upgrade.

I would actually say 100% that the car rides smoother with the new springs in addition to handling better, so it was definitely a great upgrade, even for a daily.

Post by **850 LPT** » 17 Jun 2013, 09:01

That car is crying for sway bars.

I was only a mouse click away from it - a few times!!

Back in an 850 again!

Re: Back in an 850 again!