Excelerate Performance: XLR8 Coilover Group Buy!!!
#723
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ymm, yes....XLR8 just posted the price today
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#724
Racer
Recently ordered a pair with excitement to reduce the wheel gap in addition to better handling.. I installed these and visually these impressed and even when driving however during some road imperfections these clunk pretty hard. Rechecked the obvious parts and still no improvement. Also my dampening adjustment doesn't click letting me know where I am at. I've read other reviews that these click. Mine doesn't.. Wondering if i rcvd a bad batch or early problematic version..
Plan on givin Josh a call on Monday about these to see wait we can do..
Plan on givin Josh a call on Monday about these to see wait we can do..
#726
Recently ordered a pair with excitement to reduce the wheel gap in addition to better handling.. I installed these and visually these impressed and even when driving however during some road imperfections these clunk pretty hard. Rechecked the obvious parts and still no improvement. Also my dampening adjustment doesn't click letting me know where I am at. I've read other reviews that these click. Mine doesn't.. Wondering if i rcvd a bad batch or early problematic version..
Plan on givin Josh a call on Monday about these to see wait we can do..
Plan on givin Josh a call on Monday about these to see wait we can do..
#729
2014 Jeep SRT
#730
BANNED
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^but...its still a link! you can't deny that.
#731
2014 Jeep SRT
True, True.....
#732
A J35A8 EG civic is in
Here's some pics from last summer. I love them.. Full stiff is too harsh, full soft makes them feel like a boat, so in between is something that everyone should find good.
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#733
Looks good.You riding on 19s or 20s and how does it ride? I have the htspecs and I'm dying to take them off but I'm trying to buy something of much better quality.Any input would be appreciated.
#736
I bought these coilover back in September 2012 and I find it very harsh going over uneven roads or sharp bumps. I hear a loud bang/thump every time I hit those sharp bumps. Anyone else experience such noise?
I contacted Tim from XLR8 and he said I needed new shafts. He tried to send me new front shafts, but when I got the shipment I was only given one shaft. I was very disappointment after waiting 2 months for it back in December 2012. Today, I'm still trying to get the other half the the shafts that I was suppose to get, but Tim no longer answers my email.
Spring is just around the corner and I would like to fix this problem with these coilover. I had to deal with the harsh bang noise all winter long. I'm really frustrated that I have deal with this for so long.
I contacted Tim from XLR8 and he said I needed new shafts. He tried to send me new front shafts, but when I got the shipment I was only given one shaft. I was very disappointment after waiting 2 months for it back in December 2012. Today, I'm still trying to get the other half the the shafts that I was suppose to get, but Tim no longer answers my email.
Spring is just around the corner and I would like to fix this problem with these coilover. I had to deal with the harsh bang noise all winter long. I'm really frustrated that I have deal with this for so long.
#737
Recently ordered a pair with excitement to reduce the wheel gap in addition to better handling.. I installed these and visually these impressed and even when driving however during some road imperfections these clunk pretty hard. Rechecked the obvious parts and still no improvement. Also my dampening adjustment doesn't click letting me know where I am at. I've read other reviews that these click. Mine doesn't.. Wondering if i rcvd a bad batch or early problematic version..
Plan on givin Josh a call on Monday about these to see wait we can do..
Plan on givin Josh a call on Monday about these to see wait we can do..
#739
Intermediate
#740
I bought these coilover back in September 2012 and I find it very harsh going over uneven roads or sharp bumps. I hear a loud bang/thump every time I hit those sharp bumps. Anyone else experience such noise?
I contacted Tim from XLR8 and he said I needed new shafts. He tried to send me new front shafts, but when I got the shipment I was only given one shaft. I was very disappointment after waiting 2 months for it back in December 2012. Today, I'm still trying to get the other half the the shafts that I was suppose to get, but Tim no longer answers my email.
Spring is just around the corner and I would like to fix this problem with these coilover. I had to deal with the harsh bang noise all winter long. I'm really frustrated that I have deal with this for so long.
I contacted Tim from XLR8 and he said I needed new shafts. He tried to send me new front shafts, but when I got the shipment I was only given one shaft. I was very disappointment after waiting 2 months for it back in December 2012. Today, I'm still trying to get the other half the the shafts that I was suppose to get, but Tim no longer answers my email.
Spring is just around the corner and I would like to fix this problem with these coilover. I had to deal with the harsh bang noise all winter long. I'm really frustrated that I have deal with this for so long.
Also please email me at sales@excelerateperformance.com so we can help you with the other shaft. Tim is from ISC but we can help you out.
#741
2014 Jeep SRT
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If you aren't this low, then you should keep trying.
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#742
Very nice drop. I was stating that I wasn't low regarding the noise that I'm experiencing. I do not want to go any lower (personal preference). You have no problems going over sharp bumps? No loud bang coming from your front struts?
#743
I haven't heard of this but what I have found is that many people don't tighten the main nut at the top of the strut when installing the coilovers. This can sometimes loosen up over time. So make sure to check that main nut. That could be causing a noise in the front end.
Also please email me at sales@excelerateperformance.com so we can help you with the other shaft. Tim is from ISC but we can help you out.
Also please email me at sales@excelerateperformance.com so we can help you with the other shaft. Tim is from ISC but we can help you out.
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The Machine (03-27-2013)
#745
2014 Jeep SRT
Obviously, bad shafts can cause the clunk also. It's hard to know unless you have the coilover off the car and can test the shaft itself. However, if you're clunking on minor bumps all the time and you aren't that low, then it's probably the shafts.
#746
I experience the "clunk" when I hit big dips in the road from being this low, but it has nothing to do with the shafts. It's the upper control arms smacking against the shock towers. The only way to remedy this is to 1. raise the car up, or 2. cut holes in the shock towers to give the UCA's extra clearance when hitting bumps/dips in the road.
Obviously, bad shafts can cause the clunk also. It's hard to know unless you have the coilover off the car and can test the shaft itself. However, if you're clunking on minor bumps all the time and you aren't that low, then it's probably the shafts.
Obviously, bad shafts can cause the clunk also. It's hard to know unless you have the coilover off the car and can test the shaft itself. However, if you're clunking on minor bumps all the time and you aren't that low, then it's probably the shafts.
#747
Advanced
I received my ISC coilover past Friday. I finished installing them on yesterday, I like the say they feel but I do hear some "clunk" in my front. I will have to go back and check the upper control arms and the strut nut to make sure its tight enough. I will upload pictures of my drop later today.
#748
Registered Member
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I received my ISC coilover past Friday. I finished installing them on yesterday, I like the say they feel but I do hear some "clunk" in my front. I will have to go back and check the upper control arms and the strut nut to make sure its tight enough. I will upload pictures of my drop later today.
Also anytime you lower or raise the vehicle always check that bolt, it may comes loose as you spin the shock body. Well that has been my experience anyway.
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#750
Advanced
Thanks Machine & H23Accord, I went back and revised the front struts, the front driver side rebound adjusting nut was loose. I also noticed that the stock strut bar its seating right on top of the adjust dampering valve, I'm ordering a new strut bar tomorrow and that will fix my problem.
#751
iWhine
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Glad to hear it fixed your problem. I recommend driving it a couple hundred miles and then going back and retightening things as i did find that going over the bolts a second time did make a difference. As far as alternatives for the stock bar, I am currently running the Fastline Performance bar which I preferred for its one-piece design. I think the only other option is the RV-6 bar or modifying your stock bar by cutting a hole to fit over the adjustment knobs.
#752
Advanced
I really like that ISC coilover and the more I drive the car the more I like it and I know i will be in love with this coilover eventually. I had really bad stock strut so this are just perfect and had change the whole car dynamic.
#753
What setup did you purchase? I am contemplating of getting this once I freed up some money. thanks.
#755
#756
Dallas Chapter Leader (Midwest Region)
I just bought a used set from a member on here with 8k miles on them (as im told). I have the car at 1 1/2 fringer gap and 15mm front and 20mm rear spacers. The settings on them are at 16 clicks right now in the middle of hard/soft. Im riding slightly rough but when i hit ANY bump at ANY speed even when im going 5mph and I hit cracks in the pavement where the road surface is slightly higher/lower the front has a "BANG!" This is no good! I will check the nuts, I instslled them myself and I know all my bolts are tight but maybe the top nut on the coil itself is loose. I hope this fixes this noise!
#758
Advanced
I just bought a used set from a member on here with 8k miles on them (as im told). I have the car at 1 1/2 fringer gap and 15mm front and 20mm rear spacers. The settings on them are at 16 clicks right now in the middle of hard/soft. Im riding slightly rough but when i hit ANY bump at ANY speed even when im going 5mph and I hit cracks in the pavement where the road surface is slightly higher/lower the front has a "BANG!" This is no good! I will check the nuts, I instslled them myself and I know all my bolts are tight but maybe the top nut on the coil itself is loose. I hope this fixes this noise!
#759
Hi guys,
I finally got around to install the new front shafts that I ordered. After removing the old shafts and inspecting them, they seem to be normal. We still went ahead and replaced them, but it made no difference. We further investigated the cause of the bang noise and the technician pointed out that the springs on the front are too soft and it is being fully compressed when the car is on the ground.
See picture below.
So basically, because the spring is too soft, it leaves no room for the springs to move and that is why it's always bottoming out when I hit a bump on the road. Does this make sense to you guys?
I order the Street Comfort, and this could be the result of the spring being too soft.
Can you guys check your springs if you can and see if it looks anywhere near like mine? This is when the car is on the ground.
Thanks,
I finally got around to install the new front shafts that I ordered. After removing the old shafts and inspecting them, they seem to be normal. We still went ahead and replaced them, but it made no difference. We further investigated the cause of the bang noise and the technician pointed out that the springs on the front are too soft and it is being fully compressed when the car is on the ground.
See picture below.
So basically, because the spring is too soft, it leaves no room for the springs to move and that is why it's always bottoming out when I hit a bump on the road. Does this make sense to you guys?
I order the Street Comfort, and this could be the result of the spring being too soft.
Can you guys check your springs if you can and see if it looks anywhere near like mine? This is when the car is on the ground.
Thanks,