Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Absorber Change

My search is finally over.

I wish to improve my X20 suspensions (which to me is quite soft) but with tight budget and difficult to get aftermarket parts does keep me wondering for a while...

After seeking an advise from local Hyundai rep, I have an option for a better OEM parts, which is an equivalent to the stock absorber but with higher damping rate, a perfect replacement to my stock absorber.

New Absorber - Hyundai Genuine Parts.

Front Absorber -Stock compare to new absorber

Rear Absorber -Stock compare to new absorber

Have it install today and can immediately feel the impact.. it goes well with my Eibach springs as well..

Odometer: 94140 km

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Trailing Arm.

The long waited adjustable trailing arm has finally arrives...

Stock and adjustable trailing arm.

I have it install today and the installation is quite easy.. there is 3 bolts involved, 2 for trailing arm (a1 & a2) and 1 for the absorber (a3) to ease the trailing arm bolt removal (as shown on the photo)... plug and play.

Before

After

After complete with the installation, I went to the tyre shop immediately for alignment correction. It is really exciting to see how easy the mechanic can adjust both the toe and chamber to get the right reading.
Done this as well.

Brake Test

Absorber Test

Next thing on the list is to send my ride for 80K km service.

Hyundai Elantra / Avante X20 - Eibach Prokit Performance Springs

Its started with weekend window shopping habits to aftermarket outlets and this time it is ended with Eibach Prokit Performance Springs.

It is surprise to know that Eibach does have the springs for Elantra/Avante HD and that is indeed the main reason why I have it installed immediately.
Stock springs and Eibach Prokit.

FRONT REAR

Height comparison (Taken from the top of the mudguards wheel arch to the floor)
Before: 670mm
After: 640mm

BEFORE
AFTER

It comes with nice decals too...My ride after the installation..My findings after a couple of weeks..
Comfort: You can't really tell the difference with stock springs!
Performance: Body roll reduce, increase in car stability..

Damn good, anyway...its Eibach. ;)

Perodua MyVi EZ - Rectified..

Its been a while since I did something to our MyVi and this week, I take it for a spin and man.. there is a lot need to be done.

First, the front absorber need to be replace, tyre is about time for change out, but amongst all, the wheel vibrates when braking does makes me really frustrated. The reason is simple, the problem should have been rectified since both front disc and caliper assembly has been replaced under warranty few months back...

Well things happens, what matters now is ensure that the ride is in good condition even though it travels light since we have bought Elantra X20 last year.

This is what I did last week..

Wheel and rubber change.. Upgrade to 15"

Stock wheel & rubber, 175/65/R14


New Driftmaster wheel comes with Silverstone M5, 195/55/R15

New Disc brake, replaced under warranty..

This time, they change only the disc and not the whole assembly. Tested for few days now, so far ok.

New front absorber - ..

Pro-ride absorber dual valve specs just like Monroe.. recommended by a friend, I give it a try.

The ride feels better and safer.. ;p