Well, my 2003 SVTF has 101k miles. Lots of highway miles and fairly easy driving.
Until now, I have only done normal mainteanance with the exception of the following: Replaced steering pump and high pressure line at 70k miles, axle seal replaced at 100k, rear shocks and brakes at 70k and I think that's about it.
I still like the car as a daily driver but have never kept a car this long before. I'd like to keep 'er going.
Questions:
I think I probably should replace the front struts since the rear shocks have been replaced. I get some odd cupping on any tires I have installed, and the alignment is okay. Should I just use stock SVTF struts? How about springs? Any nice aftermarket kits that would lower the car just a TAD and not affect the handling and ride much?
My clutch pedal seems to engage high. Is this adjustable? Am I just lucky to be this far on the stock clutch?
I've got a hell of a rattle when I take off from a slow start. People stare. Lol. It goes away once I get going. I have a feeling it's the cat heat shield. Is there a nice aftermarket exhaust that would replace from the header back? I don't want to draw attention, just something that sounds nice.
Power steering still seems really noisy when stopped. Did I damage the pump on install? There are no leaks. Do I need to purge the air or something?
I have a timing belt and tensioner. Still deciding if I will install this or have someone do it. Anything else while this is being done? Cam seals? Etc?
Any steering bushings, bearings, or anything else that will help out? I'd like to do the struts, get a nice alignment, and have the car look, feel, and sound like a newer car. Anything that will help I would appreciate.
Any and all suggestions (besides buying a new car, I'm trying to break that habbit) are greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Robb
Until now, I have only done normal mainteanance with the exception of the following: Replaced steering pump and high pressure line at 70k miles, axle seal replaced at 100k, rear shocks and brakes at 70k and I think that's about it.
I still like the car as a daily driver but have never kept a car this long before. I'd like to keep 'er going.
Questions:
I think I probably should replace the front struts since the rear shocks have been replaced. I get some odd cupping on any tires I have installed, and the alignment is okay. Should I just use stock SVTF struts? How about springs? Any nice aftermarket kits that would lower the car just a TAD and not affect the handling and ride much?
My clutch pedal seems to engage high. Is this adjustable? Am I just lucky to be this far on the stock clutch?
I've got a hell of a rattle when I take off from a slow start. People stare. Lol. It goes away once I get going. I have a feeling it's the cat heat shield. Is there a nice aftermarket exhaust that would replace from the header back? I don't want to draw attention, just something that sounds nice.
Power steering still seems really noisy when stopped. Did I damage the pump on install? There are no leaks. Do I need to purge the air or something?
I have a timing belt and tensioner. Still deciding if I will install this or have someone do it. Anything else while this is being done? Cam seals? Etc?
Any steering bushings, bearings, or anything else that will help out? I'd like to do the struts, get a nice alignment, and have the car look, feel, and sound like a newer car. Anything that will help I would appreciate.
Any and all suggestions (besides buying a new car, I'm trying to break that habbit) are greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Robb
