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Old 23-10-2012
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Hi Guys,

I have just got a second hand SX3 and i cannot read the weights on the springs fitted to the shocks, so does anyone know what the kit springs are? also is there anything i should consider when checking the car is ok? i think the only upgrade i need is the front tower mounts in ali is there anything else i should consider?

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Hi Guys,

I have just got a second hand SX3 and i cannot read the weights on the springs fitted to the shocks, so does anyone know what the kit springs are? also is there anything i should consider when checking the car is ok? i think the only upgrade i need is the front tower mounts in ali is there anything else i should consider?

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Depends where you're racing but alloy steering conversion and 7.5 front caster blocks can be useful. Also front alloy 10 degree hangers.
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I've recently bought a new SX3 !

The springs fitted in the kit are, front med 4.0 and rear long 2.5
I'm currently fitting a few hopups that reading threads etc seem to be the most commenly fitted parts !

U4113-Centre Track Rod Conversion
U3517-Alloy Block Susp Half Set
U3556-Pivot Block M4; Front 10 degree
U3603-Alloy Front Blocks; 7.5 deg
U3304-Pivot Block; Front
U3607-FAB Front Adj Braking
U3404-Alloy Yoke; 7.5deg
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Old 23-10-2012
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For upgrades I would just start with the alloy front suspension hangers, upper transmission housings and bando belts. Also Nortech whities or the new red Schumacher shock O rings are good. The blue Schuey ones leak oil for a past time. I'm still running the stock plastic steering arms, SX3 arms seem to be stronger than previous ones.
Useful things to check on the car are the belts, diffs, bearings etc. Check none of the suspension hanger bolts are bent etc as they can work loose.

You've picked a good car though, mines been tough and is real nice to drive.
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Only thing I've fitted to my car is the new steering rack and the wider rear conversion rest is stock
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When your building the car I would put the bando belts in as they do break.
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