by my_southern_bu on Thu Mar 18, 2010 4:57 pm
Hello. I haven't been on here in a long long time. I'll pop in and look around every now and then. I was surprised to see projector headlights are being made for the malibu.
Some updates on mine.
LIM gaskets again- the guy before did a half a$$ job and it started leaking antifreeze again. Its been about a year since that and it hasn't done it.
My CV axle shaft needs replacing- the car does not like me to accelerate during turns. It'll just rev up then i can hear a clunk sound when i straighten the wheel again to go straight. So now I accelerate straight, make the turn, and accelerate again after the turn.
Rims gone - I couldn't afford to keep replacing the tires on the 20's so I sold them locally. The ride is way better but I do miss having the 20's.
Air Ride taken off - I took it off a little after I replaced the LIM gaskets. The mechanic forgot to tighten the air strut mount properly so it was moving freely at the top, broke off a piece of medal and let the air out from my front airbag. Didn't have the money or time to buy a replacement airbag strut and since its my only vehicle I put the stock struts and springs back on. I might buy the airbag strut this summer (should be about 300) and put everything back on or sell the air ride kit, I haven't decided. I like the ride quality way better on the original gear but the car doesn't look as badass.
I really need to get back to work on it again but that means more money. I might just fix some things here and there and sell it altogether, who knows. I think we all have done a great job turning a very plain car into something worthwhile and exciting.