DMS shock installation HELP!

Bonsaimaster · 04-05-2002, 11:17 AM

I have just purchased a set of M2 performance DMS 40mm shocks. I need to know if anyone has a suggestion for a good shop to install them in the Chicagoland or near Chicagoland area. I will also have to have alignment adjustment so someone that is knowledge about autocross setups would be helpful. Anyone have an idea of price for installation and alignment? Also while I am doing this modification I would like to replace the engine and transmission mounts. Has anyone performed this mod or how much people have payed to have this done.

Thanks,
Daniel
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newscooby · 04-05-2002, 11:25 AM

Try posting in the Suspension forum. Gtguy (Kevin) is perhaps the most knowledgable guy about DMS in Chicago. He used to have a set of the DMS Gold 40 mm.

He can provide some excellent advice about the install, as well. If your a DIYer, I'd be happy to donate my time. I've done several suspension installs on Honda's, so lots o experience. I'd also like to see what it's like to install the DMS's, since I'm planning to add them one day.

About the alignment, contact Eric (Godmal on I-club). I just got an alignemnt from him and he is VERY good. Several others here would probably agree.

HTH
Mike

gtguy · 04-05-2002, 01:13 PM

Where do you live? If you're inclined to come out to my place in Highland Park, I have air tools and would be happy to help you out. It's very easy, actually. The potential pitfalls are orienting the camber washers the wrong way, and just not having everything tight enough.

Plan on (if we do it) about three hours. You will need: zip ties for the brake lines, and that's it. Let me know. I have some time this weekend, and it should be warm enough for us to toil in the great outdoors.

Kevin

nicktckhoo · 04-05-2002, 01:52 PM

Kevin,

Hi. I live at hyde park and was thinking of purchasing some DMS golds.

What will I need? Buy DMS package....where can I get the best price/ GDA top mounts/ GC8 rear mounts? What's next and what else?

I could drop by to help out as well. If it is next week.

Do I need camber plates?

Sigh, I know nothin about setting up suspensions.

Cheers

Nick

gtguy · 04-05-2002, 02:04 PM

I would get them from Dave Clark, but that's just me. The problem with Dave is that he's a racing shop, so there might be times you need him, when he's off rallying. Prices are consistent. There's somebody looking to sell a set in Private Classifieds, but he's asking more than what a new set costs.

The other thing to consider is what DMS setup you want. If you're never going to see off-road, the M2, with its higher spring rates and stiffer rebound damping might be good for you. If you go this route, M2 performance and Teague's Auto are the only sources, as far as I know.

You won't need camber plates. For the rear, you'll need to decide what camber you want, however. But DMS now supplies all three washers with the setups, so you don't have to pre-select camber washers.

I used the STi strut tops for the WRX instead of all that GC8 rear/knocking pins out business. This might be the only option now however, which would be too bad, though I suppose DMS knows better than I do.

Kevin

nicktckhoo · 04-05-2002, 02:59 PM

Thanks. What do you think about Teins. They are a lot cheap and come with PBMs that do away with strut tops? M2 is so nice, wish I had the money.

ARe you guys going to the A-spec shop in Fullerton? Seems to be the spot for Chicago guys without going up north. If not, is there a local gathering spot?

Thanks for your help.

Nick

dwx · 04-05-2002, 03:55 PM

Now that you mention A-Spec, I'm sure you could buy the M2 DMS coilovers from them (they are a M2 dealer) and I bet the install wouldn't be bad either. Of course there are lots of helpful I-Club guys in the area to help with installs if you want to do it yourself.

Phil

Bonsaimaster · 04-05-2002, 04:58 PM

Thanks Kevin, I live in Lincoln Park and would be greatful for your help. I called M2 today and said the order should be in about two weeks from today. If you email me I will email you about a tentative date when they are in route. By the way do you have any suggestions about motor and trans mount installations, price and good shop?

Thanks,
Daniel
The Blue Max
jackalone@mindspring.com

newscooby · 04-05-2002, 05:04 PM

Dude, your in the LP? Where at? I'm at Armitage and Sheffield, center of the Trixie universe.

Anyways, if you see a silver wagon running around with the UK 17"s and HIDs. That's me

We should meet sometimes. There a few guys in the area

Mike

Bonsaimaster · 04-05-2002, 05:25 PM

I live on Fullerton and Clark. Do you have a place to meet? I would love to get together in the area. How about this weekend or tonight?

Thanks,
Daniel

newscooby · 04-05-2002, 07:35 PM

Hey Dan,
We can hang around for awhile if you want. I gotta go pick up a friend around 8:30, but your welcome to tag along and take a ride in my REX.

We'll probably grag a bite to eat and go to Kincaids for the evening.

Anyways, dial my mobile if you want. 773.255.2048

Mike

shifterkartracer · 04-06-2002, 08:29 AM

Completely unrelated to your topic - but I used to live in LP at Halsted and Armitage. Used to work at The Ultimate Party Store on Armitage and Sheffield (no longer there). Fun area. Good luck with the DMS install.

04-05-2002, 11:17 AM	#1
Bonsaimaster Scooby Newbie Member#: 16901 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX WR Pearl Blue	DMS shock installation HELP! I have just purchased a set of M2 performance DMS 40mm shocks. I need to know if anyone has a suggestion for a good shop to install them in the Chicagoland or near Chicagoland area. I will also have to have alignment adjustment so someone that is knowledge about autocross setups would be helpful. Anyone have an idea of price for installation and alignment? Also while I am doing this modification I would like to replace the engine and transmission mounts. Has anyone performed this mod or how much people have payed to have this done. Thanks, Daniel The Blue Max lives! * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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newscooby Scooby Specialist Member#: 995 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: In an airplane, such is life.. Vehicle: 2000 MkIV GTi&23 LSV Red cars PWN me	Try posting in the Suspension forum. Gtguy (Kevin) is perhaps the most knowledgable guy about DMS in Chicago. He used to have a set of the DMS Gold 40 mm. He can provide some excellent advice about the install, as well. If your a DIYer, I'd be happy to donate my time. I've done several suspension installs on Honda's, so lots o experience. I'd also like to see what it's like to install the DMS's, since I'm planning to add them one day. About the alignment, contact Eric (Godmal on I-club). I just got an alignemnt from him and he is VERY good. Several others here would probably agree. HTH Mike

04-05-2002, 01:13 PM	#3
gtguy Scooby Guru Member#: 2184 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Highland Park, Ill., USA Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT wagon Platinum Silver Metallic	Where do you live? If you're inclined to come out to my place in Highland Park, I have air tools and would be happy to help you out. It's very easy, actually. The potential pitfalls are orienting the camber washers the wrong way, and just not having everything tight enough. Plan on (if we do it) about three hours. You will need: zip ties for the brake lines, and that's it. Let me know. I have some time this weekend, and it should be warm enough for us to toil in the great outdoors. Kevin

04-05-2002, 01:52 PM	#4
nicktckhoo Scooby Newbie Member#: 5836 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Vehicle: 2002 fake STi silver and pink	Kevin, Hi. I live at hyde park and was thinking of purchasing some DMS golds. What will I need? Buy DMS package....where can I get the best price/ GDA top mounts/ GC8 rear mounts? What's next and what else? I could drop by to help out as well. If it is next week. Do I need camber plates? Sigh, I know nothin about setting up suspensions. Cheers Nick

04-05-2002, 02:04 PM	#5
gtguy Scooby Guru Member#: 2184 Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Highland Park, Ill., USA Vehicle: 2005 Legacy GT wagon Platinum Silver Metallic	I would get them from Dave Clark, but that's just me. The problem with Dave is that he's a racing shop, so there might be times you need him, when he's off rallying. Prices are consistent. There's somebody looking to sell a set in Private Classifieds, but he's asking more than what a new set costs. The other thing to consider is what DMS setup you want. If you're never going to see off-road, the M2, with its higher spring rates and stiffer rebound damping might be good for you. If you go this route, M2 performance and Teague's Auto are the only sources, as far as I know. You won't need camber plates. For the rear, you'll need to decide what camber you want, however. But DMS now supplies all three washers with the setups, so you don't have to pre-select camber washers. I used the STi strut tops for the WRX instead of all that GC8 rear/knocking pins out business. This might be the only option now however, which would be too bad, though I suppose DMS knows better than I do. Kevin

04-05-2002, 02:59 PM	#6
nicktckhoo Scooby Newbie Member#: 5836 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Chicago, IL, USA Vehicle: 2002 fake STi silver and pink	Thanks. What do you think about Teins. They are a lot cheap and come with PBMs that do away with strut tops? M2 is so nice, wish I had the money. ARe you guys going to the A-spec shop in Fullerton? Seems to be the spot for Chicago guys without going up north. If not, is there a local gathering spot? Thanks for your help. Nick

04-05-2002, 03:55 PM	#7
dwx Scooby Guru Member#: 8343 Join Date: Jul 2001 Chapter/Region: MWSOC Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2005 2012 Jeep 2013 DGM BRZ	Now that you mention A-Spec, I'm sure you could buy the M2 DMS coilovers from them (they are a M2 dealer) and I bet the install wouldn't be bad either. Of course there are lots of helpful I-Club guys in the area to help with installs if you want to do it yourself. Phil

04-05-2002, 04:58 PM	#8
Bonsaimaster Scooby Newbie Member#: 16901 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX WR Pearl Blue	Thanks Kevin, I live in Lincoln Park and would be greatful for your help. I called M2 today and said the order should be in about two weeks from today. If you email me I will email you about a tentative date when they are in route. By the way do you have any suggestions about motor and trans mount installations, price and good shop? Thanks, Daniel The Blue Max jackalone@mindspring.com

04-05-2002, 05:04 PM	#9
newscooby Scooby Specialist Member#: 995 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: In an airplane, such is life.. Vehicle: 2000 MkIV GTi&23 LSV Red cars PWN me	Dude, your in the LP? Where at? I'm at Armitage and Sheffield, center of the Trixie universe. Anyways, if you see a silver wagon running around with the UK 17"s and HIDs. That's me We should meet sometimes. There a few guys in the area Mike

04-05-2002, 05:25 PM	#10
Bonsaimaster Scooby Newbie Member#: 16901 Join Date: Mar 2002 Vehicle: 2002 Impreza WRX WR Pearl Blue	I live on Fullerton and Clark. Do you have a place to meet? I would love to get together in the area. How about this weekend or tonight? Thanks, Daniel

04-05-2002, 07:35 PM	#11
newscooby Scooby Specialist Member#: 995 Join Date: Feb 2000 Chapter/Region: South East Location: In an airplane, such is life.. Vehicle: 2000 MkIV GTi&23 LSV Red cars PWN me	Hey Dan, We can hang around for awhile if you want. I gotta go pick up a friend around 8:30, but your welcome to tag along and take a ride in my REX. We'll probably grag a bite to eat and go to Kincaids for the evening. Anyways, dial my mobile if you want. 773.255.2048 Mike

04-06-2002, 08:29 AM	#12
shifterkartracer Scooby Newbie Member#: 6847 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Atlanta, GA Vehicle: 2005 LGT Limited	Completely unrelated to your topic - but I used to live in LP at Halsted and Armitage. Used to work at The Ultimate Party Store on Armitage and Sheffield (no longer there). Fun area. Good luck with the DMS install.