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Old Feb 23, 2010 | 01:33 PM
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Anybody bought and installed this kit yet? I'd really like to see a full write up.
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I ordered a set of these shocks a couple of weeks ago, I hope i get them soon.
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Originally Posted by LD85
I still have not made a rear lower mount for my car yet,

but I would get into a group buy of the rear lower mount if they had one.
I want that rear lower mount too
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They upgraded the rear shock mount. They did it after I complaint about the mod needed to be done...oh well.

The kit is great, you'll love it. Do you track or drive with extreme motivation?
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nothing for 84-87's ???
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nothing for 84-87's ???
Give them a call
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Originally Posted by PLRX


They upgraded the rear shock mount. They did it after I complaint about the mod needed to be done...oh well.

The kit is great, you'll love it. Do you track or drive with extreme motivation?
don't know if you were refering to me but the answer is yes to both.
i did give them a call and there was a issue with a guy leaving that delayed everything to about 2 weeks behind.
I can wait another couple of weeks, Because my new motor has not been tuned yet and the new electronics are not complete so i have time.
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Does this rear lower mount keep you close to the stock mount point using the stock mount point,,,

does it help at all with clearance between the coil OD and the bolt thru the dog bone?

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It reenforces the area
It moves it out slightly

I had to modify mine to get my rod end suspension to work

You're all set with stock dogbones though.
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Originally Posted by BrianCunningham
It reenforces the area
It moves it out slightly

I had to modify mine to get my rod end suspension to work

You're all set with stock dogbones though.
Thanks for the help BC,

Not sure what you mean by the rod end suspension
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Originally Posted by LD85
Thanks for the help BC,

Not sure what you mean by the rod end suspension
(i don't mean anything by that )

Toe-rod ends?
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Originally Posted by BrianCunningham
Thought I'd post this for those who don't have the coin for a set of Penskes.

They use the Hardbar mounts that I'll be using for my install
There is certainly a 'coolness' factor associated with coilovers.

For a pure street application, is there any seat of the pants benefit that would make it worthwhile to make the change?

I'm looking at the full poly bushing kit for next years project, but this one interests me as well.

Steven
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Originally Posted by Pwnage1337
(i don't mean anything by that )

Toe-rod ends?
Adjustable rod ends

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Originally Posted by BrianCunningham
Adjustable rod ends

I thought you were using the banski kit? What happened?
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the omega clamps were hitting the coils



Here's what I wound up doing to the shock mounts

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Originally Posted by BrianCunningham
Here's what I wound up doing to the shock mounts

Very nice!!

Can you show those mounted on rear "spindle" ?
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sure, this is using the stock holes, but you can see what's going on.
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