Tightening up suspension

[D2R]

I was thinking the same thing about having your principal chase you down lol. I'm sure there are some adults who are still scared of their principal.

Sadly, it seems like Dan did not see the joke or did not find it as funny as we did. 🤣

 

[PrincipalDan]

Sadly, it seems like Dan did not see the joke or did not find it as funny as we did. 🤣

 

[Rhetoric]

I wouldn't want to ruin what I consider very good ride quality of the TourX. Well controlled but not too firm. I think that better tires would do wonders for a car that has a quite excellent AWD system that actually tries to improve driving in all conditions not just to get you out of a snow drift.

Today I had a little fun chasing a GTI driver up a cloverleaf style on ramp to the local interstate. Neither one of us would back off until the car started to slide but I noticed due to the twin clutch AWD system my slides were 4 wheel, not just the front wheels. Neither of us would back off until the tires squealed. (The poor guy kept looking in his rear view mirror, a little shocked to see the tri-shield behind him.)

I imagine some good tires would make it even easier to surprise other drivers.

Agree fully. Can't wait to ditch the factory Contis, but they're fine for now.

I've definitely shocked some GTI and even .:R bros in cloverleafs and straight-away pulls. I know a lot of folks have done their Opelizations on here, but I find it an even bigger troll to surprise the racecar bros with my Buick.

 

[PrincipalDan]

Agree fully. Can't wait to ditch the factory Contis, but they're fine for now.

I've definitely shocked some GTI and even .:R bros in cloverleafs and straight-away pulls. I know a lot of folks have done their Opelizations on here, but I find it an even bigger troll to surprise the racecar bros with my Buick.

I saw a sign online somewhere that said "Grumpy Old Buick Owner Lives Here" - 🤣

I almost wish there were more kids in Civics with fartcan mufflers and backwards baseball caps here in town. Given that most of them only have made cosmetic enhancements to their cars, I could have some fun with 'em. (Actually I probably taught most of them back in my teaching days.)

 

[D2R]

I saw a sign online somewhere that said "Grumpy Old Buick Owner Lives Here" - 🤣

I almost wish there were more kids in Civics with fartcan mufflers and backwards baseball caps here in town. Given that most of them only have made cosmetic enhancements to their cars, I could have some fun with 'em. (Actually I probably taught most of them back in my teaching days.)

From Denmark. Found it on eBay.
Grumpy Old Buick owner lives here sign for garage, man cave, home | eBay

 

[Jwmsa17]

I'm in the same boat as you. While I love the car's design and features, it's a night and day difference coming from my modified Subaru Outback. I'm constantly searching for ways to improve the handling of the car which is limited for the awd drivetrain.
I recently installed H&R springs and those have provided a noticeable firm/planted feeling but I haven't put much mileage since. I'm still waiting/hoping that Bilstein, Tokiko, KYB, or anyone releases an adjustable performance strut/shock, but I'd prefer a true coilover kit from KW.
I believe Eibach offers a swaybar kit for the fwd model and the front bar should be interchangeable as my limited research in PNs and suspension configuration look the same in the front.
The stock Conti tires are horrible and need to go if you're looking to really improve the feel/handling of the car.

What were the torque specs of the bolts when you installed the H&R springs? Mine arrive this week.

 

[kunfuzion]

What were the torque specs of the bolts when you installed the H&R springs? Mine arrive this week.

I don't recall the exact figure but the FSM states the spec and to use new "one time use" bolts. I didn't. FYI, they're pita to remove as they're basically splined near the base to lock into mounting surface. Same as wheel studs. There is also no camber adjustment available for the front.