Installed new suspension **Pics added**, Megan Racing lowering springs with GR-2s Options

[flyinglizard]

Just installed this setup with the help of a buddy on friday. Here are my impressions:

The ride is now VERY harsh. Way firmer than stock. Normally I am tolerant of firm suspension, but just driving to the grocery store kills my back. Everyone who has ridden in the car thus far complains

The car is only about 0.5 inches lower all around as of today. I'm assuming there is a break in period for new springs to settle.

The car feels much tighter and more responsive, at the cost of ride quality of course.






This post has been edited by flyinglizard: Oct 20, 2009 - 9:04 PM

[samir0189]

Yes I did a complete overhaul: KYB GR-2 struts/shocks, strut mounts and lowering springs.

Thanks for the reference pic Samir, your car looks great.

My next tires are going to be 225/45R17, so maybe that will improve the look and ride quality.

No problem, and thanks.

i would NOT suggest any parking lot stunts to settle the springs, mine settled just fine with just normal driving and the weight of the car being on them, they will continue to settle and give you a better drop, have no fear, just give it time..

I'm loving those rims though...they look flush as hell.

How hard were the springs and shocks to install, and did you use a compressor? I'm thinking about doing the install myself when the time comes, might as well learn something about my car and save some money.

It is always recommended to use a spring compressor to remove and install strut springs. It is extremely dangerous, trust me, those things are under an extreme amount of tension, you might be lucky if the springs are old and not as strong as they were, but they can cause you some serious bodily injury if they go flying.

There is no reason not to use one either, Autozone provides them free of charge as a rental, pay a deposit and bring it back to them when you are done, and you get every penny back.