Bro your a master mechanic with alot of talent. Keep the ride height since it make you feel happy. Just think of CV boots as a 24 month maintenance item .
Your theory is 100% correct. Before I got my F36 lowered, my research did say lowering the car too low will damage my xDrive axel because you are changing the optimal suspension geometry of the axel et all. I did lowered it but just 1" lower at the front and 0.8 rear
Hmm.. I know CV boots are a somewhat known issue with these cars. But I'd think every shmo running around with H&R's on the bump stops would have the same issue. Maybe they do and just don't know it, lol. Looking forward to your tutorial on how to re-boot! Keep up the solid content man.
After getting my hands on the OEM part and comparing it with aftermarket, I think the possibility of failure due to aftermarket boot "robustness" is a definite possibility. Next video outlining the comparisons dropping soon! Thanks for the support!!
@@NSXavier997 They're definitely old now assuming you owned an NA. What year and trim was it? Exterior and interior color? Do you regret getting rid of it?
@@maxelnoyl3597 yea I owned a formula red ‘92 coupe MT that I built the engine on an turbocharged. Sold that then bought a FR ‘95 targa that I was planning on doing a bunch to but really just lost interest halfway through the build. I have build threads on both on NSXprime… I’ll see if I can dig them up. I regretted selling both and if it’s one car that I could have kept it would have been the turbo ‘92. But I got over it and honestly I would choose the 997 Turbo over either NSX I owned. It’s just such a good platform with a DNA shared with an iconic LeMans winning engine.
@@NSXavier997 Nice, I have a 2000 Silverstone/Black Targa NA2. For driving experience you can't beat a Porsche from what I have heard. I just like the look and rarity of the NSX.
I just ordered my front/rear brake kits. Shits not stopping..i guess its normal considering i have not replaced them in 10+ years. As Im getting older, I really hate working on my shit on my driveway
Expensive solution, try putting on aftermarket lower coffin arms and possibly put in the BBI spacers on the hub to help the angle on the input into the front diff. These are great cars, mine is ticking over 86K and still going strong
@@angeluson3000 YES. Exactly what I was thinking to do. I’ve been leaning towards the elephant racing arms, as they are easily adjustable and don’t require shims. Either way, I’ll need those axle spacers you mentioned. 🍻
Mkiv Supras are hard.. love those things. I wouldn’t sell that if you already got 1. If anything do whatever it takes to add a 997 Turbo to the garage. 🍻
Called em about it and it is not readily available so I had to piece together the arms, bump steer kit, axle spacers, and thrust arms.. all came out to be about the same price as the BBi kit
@@NSXavier997 Have you tried Elephant Racing? I had a similar experience with BBI a few years ago trying to order their GT2 gt2 slave cylinder conversion-sucks.
YOLO, 2/3 years is still a good amount of time. Unless the parts cost and labor time is not worth it to you. Where's the Type R? Gone already? Edit just watched the rest of the video. YOLO for sure.
@@desmomotodesmomoto2033 yup. One of the first things I did to the car when I got it. I made videos on it.. check them out. Apologies for the sloppy editing on them.
@@thunderboltcalgary1559 yes I think the angle of the axle as a result of the altered ride height is putting a lot of stress on the rubber boots. Can’t prove it, but it’s the only thing I can think of as to why the boots failed after only 4 years. Next video will explain my reasoning as to why I think I’ll have better success with OEM boots
Yes you’re right, however if I move spindle downward on the shock body, it will raise the vehicles ride height and I want to avoid that. But we’ll see..
Keep the ride height and enjoy putting your experience, free labor, and garage toys to use.
Bro your a master mechanic with alot of talent.
Keep the ride height since it make you feel happy. Just think of CV boots as a 24 month maintenance item .
@@DS69DS my thoughts exactly 🫡
@@NSXavier997 I have a 2011 turbo S lowered . Same issue boot split but I can't give up thr lowered stance. It's in our blood haha
Reppin the DMV! Love it. Keep up the videos!
Axel spacers!!! tarrett racing has a set for the front and rear
Yesssirr. If I end up getting the LCA’s I will need those spacers for sure
Your theory is 100% correct. Before I got my F36 lowered, my research did say lowering the car too low will damage my xDrive axel because you are changing the optimal suspension geometry of the axel et all. I did lowered it but just 1" lower at the front and 0.8 rear
Came across your channel from your AM cruise to a car meet. Your content is so laid back in a good way! Keep it up.
🙌🏼 appreciate it. More to come!
Hmm.. I know CV boots are a somewhat known issue with these cars. But I'd think every shmo running around with H&R's on the bump stops would have the same issue. Maybe they do and just don't know it, lol. Looking forward to your tutorial on how to re-boot! Keep up the solid content man.
After getting my hands on the OEM part and comparing it with aftermarket, I think the possibility of failure due to aftermarket boot "robustness" is a definite possibility. Next video outlining the comparisons dropping soon! Thanks for the support!!
I would love to hear about the NSX you used to own. I'm a current owner and I never see myself getting rid of it.
@@maxelnoyl3597 it was a good car. I plan to bring some NSX content to the channel soon.
@@NSXavier997 They're definitely old now assuming you owned an NA. What year and trim was it? Exterior and interior color? Do you regret getting rid of it?
@@maxelnoyl3597 yea I owned a formula red ‘92 coupe MT that I built the engine on an turbocharged. Sold that then bought a FR ‘95 targa that I was planning on doing a bunch to but really just lost interest halfway through the build. I have build threads on both on NSXprime… I’ll see if I can dig them up. I regretted selling both and if it’s one car that I could have kept it would have been the turbo ‘92. But I got over it and honestly I would choose the 997 Turbo over either NSX I owned. It’s just such a good platform with a DNA shared with an iconic LeMans winning engine.
@@NSXavier997 Nice, I have a 2000 Silverstone/Black Targa NA2. For driving experience you can't beat a Porsche from what I have heard. I just like the look and rarity of the NSX.
Good thing to note about to lower my TTS.
I just ordered my front/rear brake kits. Shits not stopping..i guess its normal considering i have not replaced them in 10+ years. As Im getting older, I really hate working on my shit on my driveway
@@teamspsgarage LOL! Yo what up man!!?? Bring that NSX back
@@NSXavier997 after the brakes on my Porsche, NSX will get some TLC
Expensive solution, try putting on aftermarket lower coffin arms and possibly put in the BBI spacers on the hub to help the angle on the input into the front diff. These are great cars, mine is ticking over 86K and still going strong
@@angeluson3000 YES. Exactly what I was thinking to do. I’ve been leaning towards the elephant racing arms, as they are easily adjustable and don’t require shims. Either way, I’ll need those axle spacers you mentioned. 🍻
That was a good vid.
Thank you! Much appreciated 🫡
The more I watch videos on the 997 turbos, the more I want to get rid of my MKIV Supra for one.
Mkiv Supras are hard.. love those things. I wouldn’t sell that if you already got 1. If anything do whatever it takes to add a 997 Turbo to the garage. 🍻
@@NSXavier997 lol the wife is a horse girl so....
BBI has a whole track widening kit.
Called em about it and it is not readily available so I had to piece together the arms, bump steer kit, axle spacers, and thrust arms.. all came out to be about the same price as the BBi kit
@@NSXavier997 Have you tried Elephant Racing? I had a similar experience with BBI a few years ago trying to order their GT2 gt2 slave cylinder conversion-sucks.
I remember when you had a CV issue on another yellow car! #notatypeRnotatightcar
I remember that too!! Good thing I have friends with trucks and tow straps.
Hmm not sure if your car makes it on the alignment rack. I know mines doesn’t
LOL
YOLO, 2/3 years is still a good amount of time. Unless the parts cost and labor time is not worth it to you.
Where's the Type R? Gone already?
Edit just watched the rest of the video. YOLO for sure.
@@Khan_Art_ 100% YOLO and give it the beans
YOLO! Cost to floss 😎
My thoughts exactly. Axle boots can be thought of as a disposable item like the front lips on these cars.
Axel spacers
Have you pinned the cams? and coolant lines?
@@desmomotodesmomoto2033 yup. One of the first things I did to the car when I got it. I made videos on it.. check them out. Apologies for the sloppy editing on them.
So can't be too low? 15-20mm lowering max??
@@thunderboltcalgary1559 yes I think the angle of the axle as a result of the altered ride height is putting a lot of stress on the rubber boots. Can’t prove it, but it’s the only thing I can think of as to why the boots failed after only 4 years. Next video will explain my reasoning as to why I think I’ll have better success with OEM boots
Well can't wait for your repair to finish and perhaps show us what would be the maximum drop without the expense of premature inner CV boot failure.
Pre what happened sa tsekot mo :)
lol 🇵🇭 🤘🏽
drop spindles? Isn't that the correct solution so geometry is happy
Yes you’re right, however if I move spindle downward on the shock body, it will raise the vehicles ride height and I want to avoid that. But we’ll see..
Orrr delete the front diff 😅
@@lemmeasklemond could you imagine the smokey donuts
2wd conversion
@@MR_equis RWD rolling anti lag Smokey burnouts would be tits