DIY: COILOVERS INSTALL on an X
01-31-2013, 03:44 PM
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Is there any way you can get a few more pics for me? I have a few requests 
If you don't mind Id like to see an angled front and rear shot and maybe a pic from the front to show ground clearance underneath the car.
Whats the specs on the wheels? How low did you go? Did you use any type of camber kits or any other suspension mods?
Reason for all the questions is i'm trying to figure out how low I want to go when I get my coil overs. So far I love the height of your car and I have an X as well.
If you don't mind Id like to see an angled front and rear shot and maybe a pic from the front to show ground clearance underneath the car.
Whats the specs on the wheels? How low did you go? Did you use any type of camber kits or any other suspension mods?
Reason for all the questions is i'm trying to figure out how low I want to go when I get my coil overs. So far I love the height of your car and I have an X as well.
02-01-2013, 02:09 AM
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How is the ride compared to stock? Is it stiffer? On their softest setting, can you tell the difference from stock? Im considering coilovers, but I want to make sure I dont degrade ride quality in any way. What are the pros vs cons of this set up compared to stock? When I say stock, Im referring to the awd sedan. Does your suspension and new handling justify spending $1000? I cant find any thorough reviews of coilovers on the awd sedan. Thanks for the diy write up & pics. Lookin good.
02-01-2013, 09:38 AM
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Is there any way you can get a few more pics for me? I have a few requests
If you don't mind Id like to see an angled front and rear shot and maybe a pic from the front to show ground clearance underneath the car.
Ill get it later...But you can go as low as you want...thats why I like these coilovers...adjusting them to your liking.
Whats the specs on the wheels? How low did you go? Did you use any type of camber kits or any other suspension mods?
No camber kits done, the fronts are 20x9 and the rear are 20x10.5
Reason for all the questions is i'm trying to figure out how low I want to go when I get my coil overs. So far I love the height of your car and I have an X as well.
If you don't mind Id like to see an angled front and rear shot and maybe a pic from the front to show ground clearance underneath the car.
Ill get it later...But you can go as low as you want...thats why I like these coilovers...adjusting them to your liking.
Whats the specs on the wheels? How low did you go? Did you use any type of camber kits or any other suspension mods?
No camber kits done, the fronts are 20x9 and the rear are 20x10.5
Reason for all the questions is i'm trying to figure out how low I want to go when I get my coil overs. So far I love the height of your car and I have an X as well.
How is the ride compared to stock? Is it stiffer? On their softest setting, can you tell the difference from stock? Im considering coilovers, but I want to make sure I dont degrade ride quality in any way. What are the pros vs cons of this set up compared to stock? When I say stock, Im referring to the awd sedan. Does your suspension and new handling justify spending $1000? I cant find any thorough reviews of coilovers on the awd sedan. Thanks for the diy write up & pics. Lookin good.
03-25-2013, 12:40 PM
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OP are those 275/30 profile tires in the rear, how is the ride on the 30 profile tires? I Im waiting on KW to come out with a set of coils for the awd sedans >.<..Ive recently asked Koni if it was possible to get a set of koni yellow shocks custom built for the AWD sedan to pair with swift springs.
03-25-2013, 12:46 PM
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Na it was worn like that when I got them...im have a set too install as soon as I wear these off some more...No alignment...I might whenever I change the rears out though.
275/35/20 on the rear
And BC sells the coils with the spring upgrade...pm'd
275/35/20 on the rear
And BC sells the coils with the spring upgrade...pm'd
OP are those 275/30 profile tires in the rear, how is the ride on the 30 profile tires? I Im waiting on KW to come out with a set of coils for the awd sedans >.<..Ive recently asked Koni if it was possible to get a set of koni yellow shocks custom built for the AWD sedan to pair with swift springs.
04-02-2013, 12:43 PM
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04-03-2013, 11:15 PM
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I obviously need to do more research on installing coil overs myself and this may be a dumb question but what exactly is the purpose of adjusting the preload? Is it required to do so before installing? or while installing?