Wow I'm surprised. That makes me want to put it in even more
| 4g61t.org http://www.4g61t.org/forum/ |
|
| New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) http://www.4g61t.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=36966 |
Page 2 of 3 |
| Author: | Mechacode [ Thu Nov 01, 2012 4:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
Higher than that really, having more power means you don't have to rev the engine to get going. I used to fill up the tank and it would last about 2 weeks of commuting/errand running. It's a lot less if you like to beat on it but that's the price you pay for the fun. |
|
| Author: | ZachSorensen [ Thu Nov 01, 2012 6:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
Wow I'm surprised. That makes me want to put it in even more
|
|
| Author: | cheaptalon [ Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
I would bet double that with a good tune and your foot out of it. A close friend of mine gets close to 30 highway in his wife's 2g awd and that thing is a pig with leather and a/c and its a 12 sec car. |
|
| Author: | thomcasey [ Fri Nov 02, 2012 1:37 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
My friend Rob (riceless90 on this site) rolled with us to the shootout this past August. He got 34mpg. He is running a 16g, 660's and 18psi on his colt. |
|
| Author: | UnderPSI [ Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
same here, got an easy 34/35 mpg's on the highway going to the shootout. |
|
| Author: | ZachSorensen [ Fri Nov 02, 2012 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
Now I only need to find an engine and what I need to do the swap and it's on. Haha. |
|
| Author: | coltdriver92 [ Sun Nov 04, 2012 5:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
For suspension some kyb gr-2 shocks and struts are a start. There $142 for all 4 from tire rack. Then you can get some B&G lowering springs for a 1989 mirage. It will lower it about 2 inches and it rides amazing. Thats what I had on my colt before I put ksport coilovers on it. Plus you dont have to cut any springs. Stock springs next to B&G lowering springs  Heres my colt with the suspension setup and stock wheels. I have since upgraded wheels and lots of other things. 
|
|
| Author: | 89Mirageman [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 4:35 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
I was browsing through Photobucket today and ran across a pic of my old colt. 
|
|
| Author: | ZachSorensen [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 5:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
Thanks Coltdriver92, I'll most likely get that exact set up, I don't wanna be spending too much. Would it ever be possible to find used b&g springs, or should I just save for them? Mirage, exactly how I want mine How much were you selling those trim pieces for? And are they black? IM me.
|
|
| Author: | Flying Eagle [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 7:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
B&G springs are not expensive, they are rather inexpensive and work well. I have a set on my car, 1.6" drop is more like 2.0" with the grey/silver CSM FWD GR2's. I slightly tuck a set of 195/65/14" tires on the factory aluminum rims. |
|
| Author: | ZachSorensen [ Wed Nov 07, 2012 8:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
Sweet, Eagle. Yeah I'll most likely be getting a set and if I did, I'd just get the GR2s. If wouldn't interfere with my 195/50/15 tires on 15" rims would they? |
|
| Author: | coltdriver92 [ Mon Nov 12, 2012 2:53 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
Nope  I ran the same tires with my wheels.http://www.4g61t.org/forum/viewtopic.ph ... +new+shoes |
|
| Author: | ZachSorensen [ Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:01 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
Very very nice Coltdriver. Once I get some money, that'll def be one of my next projects. Anything to really look out for? Or just a bolt in, haven't done much suspension in my young years lol. Thanks |
|
| Author: | Flying Eagle [ Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:40 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
The factory KYB grey replacement struts for a C52/53a Colt Mirage 200 are all the same, just cannot remember if the sedan had any differences in the rear or not. Order a set of 1989-92 Mirage/Colt 200 struts and order a set of springs under that year and model and you will be set. Post a link if you find a set and see what the members here say, just in case. Peace of mind thing! |
|
| Author: | CSM Shaun [ Mon Nov 12, 2012 9:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: New Member, Old Colt! Take a look :) |
The sedan uses the same rear struts. The 5 door van, however, has an entirely different rear suspension from any CSM. |
|
| Page 2 of 3 | All times are UTC-05:00 |
| Powered by phpBB® Forum Software © phpBB Limited https://www.phpbb.com/ |
|