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ucfz31s13 · 03-28-2004, 11:08 PM

Well, woke up bright and early this morning to finish the other 3 corners of the suspension. I did one rear last night so I figured I'd have enough time to do the rest today...and I was right! Just finished up a couple hours ago. I'd say it's possible to do all of this in one day, as I wasn't rushing around too much. I was also working alone so an extra pair of hands along the way will surely speed up the process...anyways, on to the install!

Here's the old stuff

The NEW Parts:
Front - SPLParts T/C rod's, Tein hard tie rods/ends.
Rear - SPLParts RUCA, toe, traction links
Both - Tein HE's

The guinee-pig

Front
Tension Rods are easy. 3 bolts, remove, then install. The only prob I had here was I stripped one of the nuts over-torquing the bolt. FSM says 65-80, and 80 stripped it. I ended up doing 72ish on the others. Don't be liek me and overtorque them!

Tie rods were straightforward too. To help knock down the end link here's what I did and it definately helped. Spray some liquid wrench and few taps w/ the ol' hammer and she'll fall right out.

Here a pic of the include spacer for the Tein tie's. It just slides in over the threads that go onto the rack.

Tein He's
To make things easy, when you are installing the new coilovers, bolt it to the spindle bracket, and then jack the lower control arm up and slide the 3 top mounting bolts thru. Much easier than bolting it up top and fighting w/ the bottom. One thing to look out for is the clearance on the camber adjustment bolts up top. Set from the factory, mine very VERY close to hitting the car.

Rear
No tricks here. Unbolt them and put the new ones on. As for the little rubber thing at the bottom of the strut tube, I put it in towards the brake. That's how the stock ones were, so I use them as a guide. The way the bolt is tapered, the long end covers it.

Adjusting the coilovers. MAJOR PITA, lol. I must've taken my tires on and off 7 times or so. I adjusted via the bottom bracket for the most part, fine tuning with the bottom spring seat...is this what you guys are doing too?

Here are some comparison pics of the stock vs. HE's
Fronts

Backs

And some completed pics

Driving impressions - Well, the only driving I've done so far was around the block to see if it tracked straight so i could limp it to the race align shop i'm headed to in the morning....

but OMG, the car turned into a go-kart. You point, it goes. It was almost funny how incredibly responsive the car became! Definately rides stiff, even at under 30mph, but need to get it aligned to really see how it feels. Hopefully tomorrow!!

I'm so glad its finally done, I'm tired, will update tomorrow after align! ...now I just need LSD! :hammer:

-Mitch

DRFT · 03-28-2004, 11:24 PM

wow congrats man....but paint the front grills back to black!

formeRiceR · 03-29-2004, 12:05 AM

how are those TC rods feeling?

I have mine but I haven't put them in ... I'm worried about the massive feedback they give tot eh steering wheel, my car is uncomfortable enough with my other suspension stuff...I'm worried it might hurt my wrists while driving, I live in boston so there are a lot of potholes.

Heartwork · 03-29-2004, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by ucfz31s13

I'm so glad its finally done, I'm tired, will update tomorrow after align! ...now I just need LSD! :hammer:

-Mitch

awesome, your car will feel more point and go gokart once the LSD goes in!

decksy · 03-29-2004, 02:10 AM

love the car, love the mesh, love the new suspension!

Steeles · 03-29-2004, 07:03 AM

Awsome thats alot of change to the suspension at once!! lol i cant imagine the feel of changing all that at once.

formerricer - TC rod change you will feel some difference but after I'd say a week you wont even notice it anymore. its no where close to massive

KiDyNomiTe · 03-29-2004, 07:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by formeRiceR

how are those TC rods feeling?

I have mine but I haven't put them in ... I'm worried about the massive feedback they give tot eh steering wheel, my car is uncomfortable enough with my other suspension stuff...I'm worried it might hurt my wrists while driving, I live in boston so there are a lot of potholes.

ya don't worry about it, I have the same t/c rods, and no big diff.

Nice to see all your mods are in

BlackS14 · 03-29-2004, 10:36 AM

That's awesome man...exactly what I want to do when the time comes.....gather up all my suspension goodies and then slap them all on at one time.....very nice!!!

-Bill

CoasTek240 · 03-29-2004, 02:01 PM

Very Pretty, I Have All But The Spl Parts Ruca, And The Traction Bar.

Plan On Gettin Them Soon. It'll Be Hott!

03-28-2004, 11:08 PM	#1
ucfz31s13 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Orlando, Florida Posts: 345 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Rest of Suspension Install!!..Pics and first impression. Well, woke up bright and early this morning to finish the other 3 corners of the suspension. I did one rear last night so I figured I'd have enough time to do the rest today...and I was right! Just finished up a couple hours ago. I'd say it's possible to do all of this in one day, as I wasn't rushing around too much. I was also working alone so an extra pair of hands along the way will surely speed up the process...anyways, on to the install! Here's the old stuff The NEW Parts: Front - SPLParts T/C rod's, Tein hard tie rods/ends. Rear - SPLParts RUCA, toe, traction links Both - Tein HE's The guinee-pig Front Tension Rods are easy. 3 bolts, remove, then install. The only prob I had here was I stripped one of the nuts over-torquing the bolt. FSM says 65-80, and 80 stripped it. I ended up doing 72ish on the others. Don't be liek me and overtorque them! Tie rods were straightforward too. To help knock down the end link here's what I did and it definately helped. Spray some liquid wrench and few taps w/ the ol' hammer and she'll fall right out. Here a pic of the include spacer for the Tein tie's. It just slides in over the threads that go onto the rack. Tein He's To make things easy, when you are installing the new coilovers, bolt it to the spindle bracket, and then jack the lower control arm up and slide the 3 top mounting bolts thru. Much easier than bolting it up top and fighting w/ the bottom. One thing to look out for is the clearance on the camber adjustment bolts up top. Set from the factory, mine very VERY close to hitting the car. Rear No tricks here. Unbolt them and put the new ones on. As for the little rubber thing at the bottom of the strut tube, I put it in towards the brake. That's how the stock ones were, so I use them as a guide. The way the bolt is tapered, the long end covers it. Adjusting the coilovers. MAJOR PITA, lol. I must've taken my tires on and off 7 times or so. I adjusted via the bottom bracket for the most part, fine tuning with the bottom spring seat...is this what you guys are doing too? Here are some comparison pics of the stock vs. HE's Fronts Backs And some completed pics Driving impressions - Well, the only driving I've done so far was around the block to see if it tracked straight so i could limp it to the race align shop i'm headed to in the morning.... but OMG, the car turned into a go-kart. You point, it goes. It was almost funny how incredibly responsive the car became! Definately rides stiff, even at under 30mph, but need to get it aligned to really see how it feels. Hopefully tomorrow!! I'm so glad its finally done, I'm tired, will update tomorrow after align! ...now I just need LSD! :hammer: -Mitch

03-28-2004, 11:24 PM	#2
DRFT Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Pow Pow Age: 41 Posts: 3,744 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	wow congrats man....but paint the front grills back to black! __________________ ApexNetwork.Net Sacramento & Norcal Forum

03-29-2004, 12:05 AM	#3
formeRiceR Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mass Age: 43 Posts: 280 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how are those TC rods feeling? I have mine but I haven't put them in ... I'm worried about the massive feedback they give tot eh steering wheel, my car is uncomfortable enough with my other suspension stuff...I'm worried it might hurt my wrists while driving, I live in boston so there are a lot of potholes. __________________ "Street racers don't need girls." -Lonely Driver Learning about cars one FLAME at a time ... (thanks to TNORD)

03-29-2004, 02:10 AM	#5
decksy Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Orange, Ca Posts: 418 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	love the car, love the mesh, love the new suspension! __________________ gettin' it sidewayzzz

03-29-2004, 07:03 AM	#6
Steeles Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: 7th layer of hell, special pit of anger Age: 48 Posts: 3,785 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awsome thats alot of change to the suspension at once!! lol i cant imagine the feel of changing all that at once. formerricer - TC rod change you will feel some difference but after I'd say a week you wont even notice it anymore. its no where close to massive __________________ Keeping it Godzira bishes. So I murdered another turbo

03-29-2004, 10:36 AM	#8
BlackS14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Palm Bay, FL Age: 45 Posts: 384 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's awesome man...exactly what I want to do when the time comes.....gather up all my suspension goodies and then slap them all on at one time.....very nice!!! -Bill __________________ Once you go black you...well...you know.....lol!!!!

03-29-2004, 02:01 PM	#9
CoasTek240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,034 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Very Pretty, I Have All But The Spl Parts Ruca, And The Traction Bar. Plan On Gettin Them Soon. It'll Be Hott!