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01-31-2010, 08:23 PM
creek

Ground Control

Got a call from Ground Control Friday to let me know that my new coilovers are on their way. Whooo Hooo I am so very excited about taking the suspension apart again.

I had Tei....Tie...Green Stechs on the car and I loved the stance but they just didn't have what it takes for my 280 lbs. plus a passenger. I will put them up for sale to a lighter person when/if I get them off. Where the heck is global warming when you need it?

...to Major Tom.
01-31-2010, 08:29 PM
motorollow

We should have a Ground Control party. Gabkwong needs to install his GC's too.
01-31-2010, 10:43 PM
sxk122

you getting rid of the billsteins too? if so i'm interested in the set up.....
02-01-2010, 06:51 AM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorollow

We should have a Ground Control party. Gabkwong needs to install his GC's too.

I am back in town, hopefully for a while now, so my shop can be available for a tech day.
02-01-2010, 07:32 PM
gabkwong

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

I am back in town, hopefully for a while now, so my shop can be available for a tech day.

Titus, I am going to take you up on this. PM sent. Creek you want to do your GC install together too?
02-01-2010, 08:52 PM
creek

Sounds like a plan, thanks Titus. I will have to see when they arrive and when I can get setup. Don't let me hold you up if you are in a rush. My shop has electricity too now, but not a lift.
02-01-2010, 09:58 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by creek

Sounds like a plan, thanks Titus. I will have to see when they arrive and when I can get setup. Don't let me hold you up if you are in a rush. My shop has electricity too now, but not a lift.

Looks like we are going to do Gab's on Sunday around 10. If that doesn't work for you, you are welcome to the shop any time.. I definitely owe you for all the times you have helped me on projects!
02-01-2010, 11:00 PM
motorollow

I'm in for Sunday
02-04-2010, 05:49 PM
gabkwong

Quote:

Originally Posted by creek

Sounds like a plan, thanks Titus. I will have to see when they arrive and when I can get setup. Don't let me hold you up if you are in a rush. My shop has electricity too now, but not a lift.

So ... Creek, are you coming? We'll start at 8AM. I have the spring compressors already.
02-04-2010, 09:35 PM
creek

I seriously doubt it. I have tomorrow off so I will probably start on it. I plan to do a lot of piddling and measuring and mulling things over while I do the swap which would bore everybody to death anyway. I'm wondering how the bumpstops are going to work with the top spring adapter plate and stuff like that.
02-04-2010, 09:40 PM
motorollow

Let us know how it goes tomorrow. Any tips would be helpful.
02-05-2010, 08:30 AM
gabkwong

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorollow

Let us know how it goes tomorrow. Any tips would be helpful.

+1
02-05-2010, 09:32 PM
creek

Installed!

Tips: http://www.dfwmiata.com/entry.php?5-The-saga-continues
02-08-2010, 01:53 PM
MoonieGT

Which rates did everyone else go with? (I see creek went with the 375/250)
02-08-2010, 02:41 PM
motorollow

WOW, what an improvement in looks on Gabkwong's car!! It's low and mean looking now!

Gabkwong, post some pics when it stops raining.
02-08-2010, 04:03 PM
Titus

Quote:

Originally Posted by motorollow

WOW, what an improvement in looks on Gabkwong's car!! It's low and mean looking now!

Gabkwong, post some pics when it stops raining.

I liked it when we first measured... I believe it was about 11.5 all the way around? ::pimp::
02-08-2010, 05:19 PM
gabkwong

Quote:

Originally Posted by Titus

I liked it when we first measured... I believe it was about 11.5 all the way around? ::pimp::

It looked like a show car. We didn't drive it. I don't think we could even able to get it to clear the ramp of the lift! I can tell that it has more grip and the steering wheel is telling me everything! I have the Knoi on 1 turn from full soft (2 1/2 turns from full soft to full hard). It does bobs a little over bumps. I think I will increase the Koni by 1/2 turn. I ran over the RR tracks pretty fast and the RF bottomed out. It was wet and I did not have the rear sway bar connected and the RF sway end link is kind of loose. I will wait till I get those things fixed before I push it hard. Also, I am still dealing with the CEL (P04219)! I'll post some pic when it stopped raining. It sure looks great!