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

[flyinglizard]

No I'm running 215/40 right now, wanting to upgrade to 225/45 for a thicker sidewall and more grip.

The offset on the rims is +45 so they looked terrible without spacers. Almost as tucked in as steelies.

MOAR LOWER!!!!!!!!!

I feel the same way. I'm pretty disappointed with the result. Back-breaking ride with barely any drop to speak of.

I'm wondering if my front isn't as low as samir's because he has a 5sfe which is quite a bit heavier than a 7afe, thus making the springs settle lower.

You mean that the spring kind of flies out once the last retaining element is removed, and that's really the only thing to be cautious of? Honestly, I'm not mechanically inclined at all...but I'd love to do this myself. I can definitely find the 2nd person to help.

The spring doesn't really budge at all. Just the retaining nut and mount gently shoot off about a foot.

[richee3]

The spring doesn't really budge at all. Just the retaining nut and mount gently shoot off about a foot.

That's because you're doing it wrong

You aren't really doing it wrong, but there is a better way. If you can, but your car completely up on jack stands, or get a couple of extra tires when you take your springs off. Lay the spring/strut assembly down flat, and put the tires on each side of the assembly, on all four sides. Obviously you have to leave enough room at the top of your assembly to get your impact or whatever in between the assembly and the tire, but that's a given. Stand on the two side tires so if anything kicks, the assembly doesn't go anywhere. Whenever you get the nut loose, instead of getting thrown, your impact and nut will kick into the tire you put in the way, and everything goes smoothly and harmlessly.

[samir0189]

The spring doesn't really budge at all. Just the retaining nut and mount gently shoot off about a foot.

That's because you're doing it wrong

You aren't really doing it wrong, but there is a better way. If you can, but your car completely up on jack stands, or get a couple of extra tires when you take your springs off. Lay the spring/strut assembly down flat, and put the tires on each side of the assembly, on all four sides. Obviously you have to leave enough room at the top of your assembly to get your impact or whatever in between the assembly and the tire, but that's a given. Stand on the two side tires so if anything kicks, the assembly doesn't go anywhere. Whenever you get the nut loose, instead of getting thrown, your impact and nut will kick into the tire you put in the way, and everything goes smoothly and harmlessly.

Orrr... just rent/buy the tool and do it the right way, which is 100% safe?

Just sayin...