ipWitan
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- May 31, 2022
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MARBLEHEAD,
Massachusetts
I am still in the double check all things maintenance-wise with my 99 GST Spyder that I stored with my folks for 12 years, and just shipped up to NE... It has 86k miles and is due for lots of maintenance checks.
As a side issue, I noticed the car is leaking oil. I cannot tell where it is coming from and will have the repair shop take a look. Whatever the problem turns out to be, highly unlikely I can fix it myself. But while it is there, I plan on having them look at the suspension, too. I want to make sure I ask the right questions...if that makes sense. I am still trying to make sure the mechanic is right for the car - one of the guys in the shop has a 99 GSX, so that was a plus - but I haven't gone all in with the shop yet.
In looking at the suspension, if something is wore out and needs replacing, is there something that one upgrades to make the roads seem less crappy? For example, if they are replacing one part, does it make sense to replace/repair/upgrade something else while they are at it? Frankly, I am not entirely sure of the relationship of things like the suspension, shock absorbers, coils, the tires/wheels size, etc.? The car is stock with no plans to race. My Honda Pilot and Tesla Model Y don't seem to feel the road like the Eclipse does, and I don't know what it is that makes those cars ride smoother, besides being a modern day car. I just fear someone hitting a pot hole and the car breaks apart.
I do have aftermarket 18 x 8 wheels and low profile tire. I know those make the right harder - wasn't an issue in Miami...
As a side issue, I noticed the car is leaking oil. I cannot tell where it is coming from and will have the repair shop take a look. Whatever the problem turns out to be, highly unlikely I can fix it myself. But while it is there, I plan on having them look at the suspension, too. I want to make sure I ask the right questions...if that makes sense. I am still trying to make sure the mechanic is right for the car - one of the guys in the shop has a 99 GSX, so that was a plus - but I haven't gone all in with the shop yet.
In looking at the suspension, if something is wore out and needs replacing, is there something that one upgrades to make the roads seem less crappy? For example, if they are replacing one part, does it make sense to replace/repair/upgrade something else while they are at it? Frankly, I am not entirely sure of the relationship of things like the suspension, shock absorbers, coils, the tires/wheels size, etc.? The car is stock with no plans to race. My Honda Pilot and Tesla Model Y don't seem to feel the road like the Eclipse does, and I don't know what it is that makes those cars ride smoother, besides being a modern day car. I just fear someone hitting a pot hole and the car breaks apart.
I do have aftermarket 18 x 8 wheels and low profile tire. I know those make the right harder - wasn't an issue in Miami...