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Old 10-20-2003, 09:36 AM   #1
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Talking Suspension Installed!

Finally, I got my suspension installed! Much thanks goes out to a bunch of the NESIC guys, who came to my garage day to help out.

KYB GR-2's with Whiteline Control springs, STi top mounts in the front. Everything feel so much better. Way less body roll, better dampening. There's no longer any unsettling feelings as you begin a turn-in into a corner. Much less floaty on the highway, too.

I'll put up some more pics after I resize 'em.

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Old 10-20-2003, 09:41 AM   #2
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Thanks for the pic. That helps me confirm something I already suspected about my car. I think my springs may well be sagging. Did you take drop measurements by any chance?

That ride height is just about where my car is now on the stock springs. I like that height, and I'm glad to know thats where the WLs end up.

Looks good

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Old 10-20-2003, 10:02 AM   #3
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Very nice. Is there a reason you went with the GR-2 instead of the AGX? Does your car see the track alot?
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Old 10-20-2003, 10:14 AM   #4
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My car never sees the track, so I had no need for the adjustable AGX's. The GR-2's are cheaper

And if I do decide to auto-x or something next season, this setup would be fine...

I did not measure drop, but the car seems like it is sitting just a little bit lower. Maybe 3/4"?
This was just done, so I expect it to settle a touch.

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Old 10-20-2003, 10:29 AM   #5
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Old 10-20-2003, 10:30 AM   #6
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Old 10-20-2003, 12:52 PM   #7
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The drop looks very minimal to me. When did you take the pictures? Whitelines have a tendancy to settle a lot so I'm wondering if these were taken right after installation. Anyways, hope you enjoy them.
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Old 10-20-2003, 01:03 PM   #8
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Tora- the suspension was installed yesterday. The pics are from this morning.

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Old 10-20-2003, 01:10 PM   #9
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yeah.. very little drop.. what's tire size? same as stock's diamater?
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Old 10-20-2003, 02:32 PM   #10
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Tire size as shown is 215/45/17, which is .3" smaller diameter than the stock 205/55/16.

There is definately some drop; it's too bad I didn't have my camera around for a "before" shot. I'd guess the change, prior to any spring settling, is about - 3/4."

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Old 10-20-2003, 03:01 PM   #11
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That's about right then KD. Mine dropped only about half of the full amount upon installation, the rest was mostly after about two days of settling. I was also using stock shocks which would have let it drop a touch more probablt as well. That and the combination of using the 215/45's. You should notice a little more drop by tomorrow. Maybe snap some more pics with full drop.
Anyways, looking good. I'm awaiting GR2's and H&R's for my car in the next couple weeks. I'll post pics when I get it.
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Old 10-20-2003, 03:37 PM   #12
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looks ver nice, man!

that's a nice, non-rice lowering ammount.
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