Newbie. Just want to say, Thanks.

After buying my GTS, one of the first things I wanted to do was replace all of the suspension bushings. I thought, that shouldn't be too expensive. I would start with the front end first. I wanted every bushing removed and replaced with new. Including the shock bushings, tower link bushings, and a front end alignment when it was done. I shopped around and the lowest estimate I got was right around $1400.00 parts & labor. ACHTER LEBER!! (ooops sorry thats from the Porsche days), I mean MAMA MIA!! I thought crap, if the rear is anywhere near the same, that means like $2800.00. Just for bushings? Down but not out, I decided to review the FChat threads on this subject. After all, I read numerous threads about guys doing stuff on their cars with no problems. Even Tippy the cat, (one of my biggest inspirations), did not fear helping out on 350HPMondials ride. So what the hell? Here it goes. It took me two days but I replaced every bushing on the front of the car. When I was done it drove straight. Turned right and left and the wheels didn't even fall off. I used all the great tips and "watch out for's" from the contributing FC members. Here's how it turned out:
Entire front end bushing kit: $400.00
Press out old fossilized bushings, insert new ones: 1 30 pack case of Coors Light. ($22.00)
Front end alignment: $89.00
Total: $511.00
Savings due to FC: $900.00! THANK YOU F CHATTERS!

Next week I am going to start on the rear. By the way, does anyone know the torque specs for the CV bolts?

 

Yea I know. I can speak it, I just can't spell it. 90% of my family live in Germany. I was born in the US. My Grandmother used to always say that phrase when something shocked or surprised her. I also forgot to put the "Got" on the end. Thanks for the correct spelling though.