Rock_Steady Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 (edited) After owning my 350 for just over 3 years and covering a grand total of 10k, i thought it was time to address the issue of the knocking and general crashing about over speed bumps and the like. So, without telling my wife about the full cost, i bought new banana arms, drop links front and rear, track rod ends, Tein lowering springs and pads all before friday last week. I asked a good friend of mine if i could borrow his workshop - which he kindly gave me access to - with a proper ramp. I got there @ 9am and started work. I managed to do most of it in 8 hours and packed up at 5. Came back the next day and spent a few hours finishing it off. The biggest problem i encountered was trying to get the bloody nuts and bolts to undo. Everything, and i do mean everything, needed to be heated up so it took quite a while. And of course after 80k, everything that i changed was well and truly knackered. One thing i noticed was that the previous owner had already spent money on new shocks which was a pleasant surprise. On close inspection they were in really good nick, so that was a bonus. But now it's all finished and i can happily say i have been blown away by the difference in the ride. It's like night and day! Feels far more planted and tight like a nuns knickers! Handling is just leagues better than it was. No squeaking or knocking, i'd almost say it's civilised. A big thanks to Mitz for his speedy delivery on the banana arms and also for his help in a quick phone call for some guidance. Many thanks for that! Now the 350 sits nicely on the drive and i think i have fallen in love with it all over again. Happy days. Edited March 29, 2016 by Rock_Steady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payco Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Good work mate, well done. Pleased to hear you now have the car you should have had in the first place. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock_Steady Posted March 29, 2016 Author Share Posted March 29, 2016 Cheers! now i know what it was like off the production line. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colesl4w Posted March 29, 2016 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I couldn't believe the difference new banana arms made! Made the car handle like brand new. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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