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Garb55 11-23-2010 8:42pm

Coilovers On.
 
These are my Birthday,Christmas, Anniversary and all other holidays combined this year present with some more money put toward them. I did the installation by myself over the past 2 day, the front on Sunday and the rears yesterday. I so badly need a Air compressor and Impact tools as my arms got a work out! This was a tough job and I now understand why they are expensive to have LG Motor Sports install them. I kept the the factory setting from LG witch is 1" lower than stock. I also left the spring pre-load at factory settings as well until I get a better feel and understanding. After all my measurements this was pretty dead on. I have a lot to still figure out. I burned almost a half a tank testing them out today and I installed them with a full tank of gas Thanks to Toque Tutorial.. I scrap the front Spolier/Airdam a few times on Dips and my Driveway but this is expected the lower you go. The ride is a Hugh improvement to me and cornering is so much better and stable.:yesnod: I'm very happy with them so far and I have not even dialed them in. My alignment drives straight but I'm sure I need to get a new 4 wheel aliment as soon as possible, just waiting until I get them exactly the way I them.

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...eCoilovers.jpg

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...6/1BlueZ06.jpg

Rear still looks a bit to High to me but She still is settling...
http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q...6/2BlueZ06.jpg

http://i440.photobucket.com/albums/q.../BlueZ06-1.jpg

03SlowZ06 11-23-2010 8:47pm

I can't see this pictures but I am sure it handles amazing.

Munch 11-23-2010 8:52pm

Very sweet addition to the ride! car looks sweet too. :thumbs:

The little remote adjusters are a nice touch.

Garb55 11-23-2010 8:58pm

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Originally Posted by 03SlowZ06 (Post 50678)
I can't see this pictures but I am sure it handles amazing.

So far I really like it! I always for get you cant see photos, Check your email for photos!

Garb55 11-23-2010 9:02pm

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Originally Posted by Munch (Post 50680)
Very sweet addition to the ride! car looks sweet too. :thumbs:

The little remote adjusters are a nice touch.

Thanks Munch, I have a long way to go to make it the "BLUE JACKET" :lolsmile:

03SlowZ06 11-23-2010 9:10pm

Got the pictures. Looks great.

WKMCD 11-23-2010 9:11pm

I had mine for a year now..Still lovin' them. Congrats!

Garb55 11-23-2010 9:56pm

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Originally Posted by WKMCD (Post 50687)
I had mine for a year now..Still lovin' them. Congrats!

They sure make a Hugh Difference! :yesnod:

Sneaks 11-24-2010 12:30am

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Originally Posted by WKMCD (Post 50687)
I had mine for a year now..Still lovin' them. Congrats!

I don't see why they would charge so much to install. We didn't have any problems installing Kevins with just hand tools. But we did have 4 guys doing the wrenching. :D
Well no problems unless you count the lugnut incident. :rofl:
Those are definately on my must do one day list.

WKMCD 11-24-2010 6:42am

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Originally Posted by Sneaks (Post 50733)
I don't see why they would charge so much to install. We didn't have any problems installing Kevins with just hand tools. But we did have 4 guys doing the wrenching. :D
Well no problems unless you count the lugnut incident. :rofl:
Those are definately on my must do one day list.

We also installed PFADT sway bars at the same time. It helps to have good friends. :seeya:

BTW: I have my dampening set to 8 front - 7 rear. I also added spring preload but I understand they are shipping at my spring settings now.

Sneaks 11-24-2010 7:06am

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Originally Posted by WKMCD (Post 50738)
We also installed PFADT sway bars at the same time. It helps to have good friends. :seeya:

BTW: I have my dampening set to 8 front - 7 rear. I also added spring preload but I understand they are shipping at my spring settings now.

Oh yeah, those big, fat, meaty, don't take the end links off bars. :lolsmile:

Lowcash 11-24-2010 7:36am

Quote:

Originally Posted by WKMCD (Post 50738)
We also installed PFADT sway bars at the same time. It helps to have good friends. :seeya:

BTW: I have my dampening set to 8 front - 7 rear. I also added spring preload but I understand they are shipping at my spring settings now.

And a slight cold wind to keep you motivated. :yesnod:

Sneaks 11-24-2010 8:01am

Good thing the garage doors can be closed for this project. :yesnod:

Toque 11-24-2010 9:55am

Nice ! :cheers:
I'm loving mine too ! :yesnod:

Toque

2ez 2spd 11-24-2010 3:32pm

Looks great on your car :cheers: this is on my list to but it will be a while.

Peter Pan 12-01-2010 2:17pm

One of the best suspension mods I did on my C5http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...rican_flag.jpg

Garb55 12-01-2010 6:02pm

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Originally Posted by Peter Pan (Post 51419)
One of the best suspension mods I did on my C5http://i29.photobucket.com/albums/c2...rican_flag.jpg

I could not agree More! :iagree::yesnod:

[email protected] 01-22-2011 9:28am

Those LGs are a nice upgrade over stock :yesnod:

army2000 01-27-2011 9:30pm

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Originally Posted by Garb55 (Post 50677)


I don't mean to sound like an asshole or anything; however your car just doesn't look right with those giant C6Z wheels. You might want to invest in some fender flares. JMHO...Nice write up though and I'm glad you like the coilovers...


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