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Forum: Brakes & Suspension 08-11-2015, 02:09 PM
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Posted By sandersd
Update: Yes the end links still rattle. If...

Update:

Yes the end links still rattle. If I straighten them out they are quiet for a few blocks till action causes them to rotate off center again, then they rattle. I generally only hear it at...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-25-2015, 07:25 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Ride is better than the stock Nismo suspension,...

Ride is better than the stock Nismo suspension, but it has its limits. You can't ride like a Cadillac and handle like a race car.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-25-2015, 06:04 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
The end links are an upgrade over OEM. They are...

The end links are an upgrade over OEM. They are adjustable in length to eliminate preload after changing ride height (most important) and to fit bars with multiple stiffness settings. They have...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-25-2015, 05:58 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
You have to be older to get this

(singing) ...If it weren't for bad luck I'd have no luck at all,
Gloom, despair, and agony on me...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-19-2015, 03:48 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
It's a nice thought, but...

It's a nice thought, but...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-16-2015, 09:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Final Update

As mentioned I was very disappointed with the workmanship at EVS Motors. On a positive note the car was aligned which is what I brought it in for. But...

When I dropped the car off I took extra...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-08-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Alignment done

100208

100209

Very disappointed in the workmanship at EVS Motors so I will find a different shop for future work and corner balancing. I want to speak with the shop manager before I get into...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-05-2015, 06:01 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
My primary motivation is to be able to lower the...

My primary motivation is to be able to lower the car and maintain full suspension travel on linear springs. I agree corner balancing is necessary to take full advantage of coil overs capabilities and...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-04-2015, 05:57 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
I guess you missed posts #12 & #14...;)

I guess you missed posts #12 & #14...;)
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-03-2015, 03:29 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
The fronts had preload set as shipped. The rear...

The fronts had preload set as shipped. The rear had preload set at 5mm during installation. What I'm going to do is jack up the car, remove the wheel, and measure the preload with the suspension...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-03-2015, 11:18 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Still clunky over bumps so been doing some...

Still clunky over bumps so been doing some research. Many threads here and elsewhere regarding clunky coilovers, BC or others.

Things to check:

Top nut on shock - tighten
Play between lower...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-02-2015, 08:51 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Adjustment Extenders Installation

Installed the adjustment extenders that came with the shocks. To mark the place to drill the holes I took a sanding roll bit from my Dremel set, snipped it to an appropriate length and inserted it in...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-02-2015, 09:20 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Yes, but I want to drive it for a while so I have...

Yes, but I want to drive it for a while so I have something to compare it to.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 02-02-2015, 06:00 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Alignment shop was booked for last Saturday so...

Alignment shop was booked for last Saturday so I'm planning for this Friday. Still have an annoying low speed rattle/klunking. Doesn't seem to be localized from one place so I still have to sort...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-31-2015, 08:58 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
So I reinstalled the shocks and went to fill up....

So I reinstalled the shocks and went to fill up. After I pulled up to the pumps but before I started filling I measured and both sides = 26.5". After I filled up both sides measured 26.5".

Went...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-31-2015, 08:24 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
All is well that ends well

Hot tip for anyone setting ride height - make sure your garage floor is level...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-30-2015, 09:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Still trying to equalize height

Still having difficulty equalizing the height between the right and left rear. The right side is consistently 1/2"-3/4" lower regardless of the height of the spring perch.

LR - Ride height...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-26-2015, 04:05 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
The collars are set at the recommended preload...

The collars are set at the recommended preload and tight. Your other points were covered in previous posts.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-26-2015, 11:36 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Just heard back from Pat at SPL. I can't say...

Just heard back from Pat at SPL. I can't say enough good things about their customer service. He agreed that the bar ends should be parallel to the ground and that nothing can be done to keep the...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-26-2015, 10:30 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
I tried to keep the end links vertical and the...

I tried to keep the end links vertical and the bar ends horizontal. I sent an email to SPL for their analysis and recommendation. Before I try lengthening the link ends I'll wait for their response....
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-25-2015, 09:20 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Triple checked tightness of all nuts and bolts

Checked everything over again and all bolts and locknuts are tight. It's not the lock rings as those are all tight. It sounds almost if it were hitting the bump stops but that doesn't sound...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-25-2015, 09:06 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Readjusted the ride height on the left side to...

Readjusted the ride height on the left side to even things up. I still need 1/2" on the right rear. I disconnected the link on the left rear but once on the ground I couldn't even see the link much...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-25-2015, 01:11 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
Other issues

I did purchase a set of Race Ramps 12" wheel cribs to lower the car onto and simulate being on the ground while adjusting and tightening components. The only drawback is being unable to roll the car...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-25-2015, 01:10 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 7,359
Posted By sandersd
BC ER, SPL Install and Adjust

Recently installed BC ER Type coil overs with the Swift spring upgrade (12k fr 10k r) along with SPL endlinks, front lower link (camber arm) and radius rod (traction links).

First of all - Love...
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