I would LOVE to upgrade the brakes on this thing. Yes, I actually did have to slam on the brakes on the way home because I almost missed my turn. Going about 65mph and trying to stop it was like I was trying to stop a truck with a loaded car trailer on the back. What's different about the impala brake conversion besides the bigger rotor? Do I still use my stock calipers then?
I went to the JY yesterday and picked up another stock airbox. I see now that they really aren't restricitive, but at the same time they don't allow for maximum airflow either. I have ideas for it similar to a post I saw. I'll be working on it whenever I get bored and probably install it when spring comes around.
Another thing I noticed is these cars feel nose heavy trying to push them through a corner. Is this a strut issue or more too soft of a spring?
Other than that, I like the car. I think I'll start with some brake and suspension upgrades first. I checked everything rubber on the car and it seems good yet. EVen the rubber hoses in the engine compartment are still good, fuel lines even have the gold/brass coloring still. I did notice the SC gets hot on these cars. Probably not much a guy can do besides get the coldest air to it possible. SUrprisingly the underside of the throttle body isn't even hot.
