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Hello from Switzerland !

Discussion in 'Introductions' started by Roy Copen, Aug 16, 2021.

  1. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    Switzerland
    Car(s):
    Copen Pearl
    So, normally no worry at all ! It'll pass the expertise easily, especially in Valais. They're a lot more tolerant about car the some other states...
     
  2. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    So, Tanabe front and rear sway bar ordered right now !
     
  3. Nublit

    Nublit Copenworld Member

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    175/50r15 can be put on the stock wheels easily. they look a little chunky but they fit and work fine. That's the setup that came on my Copen when I bought it.
     
  4. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    Good to know, even if it's not an issue for me.

    Thanks for this info !
     
  5. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    20220223_191537.jpg Here's my beloved Copen, polished and waxed, in the way to home after an hard working day :
     
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  6. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    The Copen, today : 20220518_173810.jpg 20220518_173724.jpg 20220518_173706.jpg 20220518_173637.jpg 20220518_173622.jpg 20220518_173558.jpg 20220518_173405.jpg 20220518_173337.jpg
     
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  7. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    Hi !

    Was the expertise ok ? No issue ?
     
  8. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    And I've installed a set of Tanabe sway bar on Copenista, so now, it stay flat in turn !
     

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  9. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    Hi !

    After a long time without any news, here is the last modification :

    A Pioneer double din with CD player and DAB+:

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    And it's antenna...
     
  10. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    Other then that, I've to say that I'm veeery happy with my suspension setup and the Nankang NS2R !

    Car is great on the road like that !
     
  11. Agarillo

    Agarillo Copenworld Newbie

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    Good morning, Roy

    Sorry to bother you. I was thinking about buying the Tanabe front and rear stabilizer bars, and I wanted to ask if they are 100% compatible with the L881K or if any kind of modification is required for installation.

    I believe these are the models I found on ZenMarket:

    Front stabilizer bar: https://zenmarket.jp/es/auction.aspx?itemCode=r1230973145&q=L880K+tanabe+sustec&p=1&pos=121
    Rear stabilizer bar: https://zenmarket.jp/es/auction.aspx?itemCode=v1230981969&q=L880K+tanabe+sustec&p=1&pos=166

    Thank you very much in advance, and I hope everything is going well over there.
     
  12. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    Hi Agarillo,

    No problem, don't hesitate to ask ;-)

    About the sway bar, the Tanabe Sustec kit is a straight install, without any issue at all.

    If I can give you an advice, buy a new set of bushing sway bar => suspension arm. It will change the handling a lot.
     
  13. Agarillo

    Agarillo Copenworld Newbie

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    Hello again,

    Sorry for the late reply. Thank you very much for the information and the advice.

    I have already ordered the Tanabe Sustec kit, so it should arrive in a week or two and I'll be able to install it. If I have any other questions during the installation, I'll be sure to ask you :).
     
  14. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    Great !
    You'll love it ! It's a huge change in handling ;-)
     
  15. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    It's been a long time without any news about m'y car, so here some pictures :

    Freshly polished :
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    As it is right now : 20260530_190845.jpg

    Brakes : Project mu discs and HC+ pads 20260530_190856.jpg

    New tires, Nankang CR-S :
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  16. Agarillo

    Agarillo Copenworld Newbie

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    Looking great! The car looks immaculate after the polish. And what an upgrade with the Project Mu brakes and the CR-S tires

    How do the new discs and pads feel? Have you noticed a big difference in initial bite, heat resistance, or pedal feel? Especially during spirited driving
     
  17. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    Thanks for your compliments !

    The pedal feel is very stiff and accurate, I love it.

    The initial bite is very strong. No fade even under hard braking

    It's the best combo I've tried.
     
  18. Roy Copen

    Roy Copen Copenworld Regular

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    And the RS-R sport i coilovers :

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