Koni and H&R instal, took some pics
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Koni and H&R instal, took some pics
Before work got started I shot this.
Put it up on stands, took the wheels off and began pulling the strut bar.
Pulled the back seats, not so hard coming out but fucking miserable going back in.
You have to take the back seats out to access this..
Pulled the rears.
Then the fronts.
This in my opinion was the most labor intensive part.
Heres a shot of the fronts together.
Fronts installed.
Quick shot of the rears.
and now shes sittin a little lower
I just wanted to share this with you guys. Man the drive home was great. What a different feel. Little stiff but Ill make adjustments if I have to. I cut holes in my strut bar for the fronts, but damn if I have to take the back seats out again.
Put it up on stands, took the wheels off and began pulling the strut bar.
Pulled the back seats, not so hard coming out but fucking miserable going back in.
You have to take the back seats out to access this..
Pulled the rears.
Then the fronts.
This in my opinion was the most labor intensive part.
Heres a shot of the fronts together.
Fronts installed.
Quick shot of the rears.
and now shes sittin a little lower
I just wanted to share this with you guys. Man the drive home was great. What a different feel. Little stiff but Ill make adjustments if I have to. I cut holes in my strut bar for the fronts, but damn if I have to take the back seats out again.
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Awesome write-up and pictures!! Almost makes me feel like I could do mine on my own! hmm... maybe I should give it a shot....
Great looking ride Ethan... I can just imagine the grin on your face as you drive around now!!
Now... about those rims......
Great looking ride Ethan... I can just imagine the grin on your face as you drive around now!!
Now... about those rims......
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Originally Posted by cTLgo
About damn time. Nice install Ethan. Buying new top hats would have saved you some labor.
Thanks Anup, shit I never even thought of that
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Originally Posted by willz822
How low is the drop? From the pics, it doesn't look much lower than A-spec.
yeah that pic was soon as the car came off the jack, its even lower now, Id say more than an inch. Ill take another pic and post here in a bit.
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plus the koni spring perchs are adjustable as well. I just kept them all on the same perchs. so the only drop Im geting right now is from the springs.
Leo thanks for all your help and advice!!
Leo thanks for all your help and advice!!
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Looks awesome E tang!!!!!
I can't wait to be chauffered around in it... I'll bring my helmet next time
You guys must have done it at the hanger, no ?
I can't wait to be chauffered around in it... I'll bring my helmet next time
You guys must have done it at the hanger, no ?
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That's a tight setup.
Welcome to the world of low center of gravity.
Welcome to the world of low center of gravity.
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Originally Posted by datmrman
Looking good Ethan! Looking forward to updated pics and then pics with new rims!
How long did the install take you?
How long did the install take you?
I would say about 5 hours or so. I took alot of breaks. It was really freakin hot.
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Originally Posted by special-ed
I've got some Koni / Neuspeeds and springs for sale btw..... check the black market.
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Looks like you had fun! Great pics, it can really help those who are on the fence about installing themselves
Do you have anymore pics of you changing the top hats? I might try to attempt this myself if i change to Teins
Do you have anymore pics of you changing the top hats? I might try to attempt this myself if i change to Teins
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Looks awesome! Can't wait to see the complete setup with rims. After looking at my A-Spec suspension set up, I was thinking about something a little lower. I may do this later when I need to replace my suspension.
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yeah its a bit lower in the front, but not by much. I really do like the way it looks.
velfarre, it is pretty stiff, but to be honest its really not that bad. you do sacrifice a little comfort but the car drives like night and day...
velfarre, it is pretty stiff, but to be honest its really not that bad. you do sacrifice a little comfort but the car drives like night and day...
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Originally Posted by brownie
Do you think youll be needing a camber kit w/ that kind of drop?
So basically I may have some wear on the inside of my rear tires but very little. As long as I rotate them often I will not have any issues.
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Originally Posted by brownie
Very nice. thanks for the help. I think ill go w/ Eibach 1" drop (Do you know if thats good choice?) and sorry for the unrelated question.
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Originally Posted by jchcmax
Nice set up.I love Koni shocks. Does this mean that the rear seats have to come out everytime to adjust firmness in the rear shocks?
yes unfortunitaly it does
Im sure theres a way you could prevent it but I think that would involved drilling a hole on the back deck. Which really wouldnt be a problem to be honest. I just didnt feel like it at the time..