where can you get coilovers for the alero?

[pimpalero2003]

been looking on ebay cant find any for the nbody. didnt someone make them? and will j body coilovers work?

[bdyman]

struts for j-body and n-bodies are completely different
talk to joel sound extreme, he used to make them, a few members were on them i was one of them, it was the most bone shattering ride in my life, handled great but due to the way i had to make the mounting plate work to fit the coilover constant noise and the bone, shake my teeth loose of a ride i was glad to see them go

[bdyman]

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/bdyman2001/DSC01184.jpg



that was almost slammed, looked great but never again

[pimpalero2003]

i read something from back in the day when joel was going to make these i found on google. but there was a person on ebay that had a kit.same guy that offered the clear headlight for 400 bucks.
i know he has a white hoe with the aas and stellies last i saw

[pimpalero2003]

and i quess my car would look lower since i have a certin bodykit

[Satsuriku]

looks great but if the ride is as stiff as bdyman says, then no thanks! and since my car is a daily driver, and the winters here kinda suck, i dont think my car would last a full winter

[pimpalero2003]

that y before winter u move them up to no drop most coilovers drop 0-4in

[Gr1m]

ride is still going be the shittiest thing you've ever felt in your life, friend had them in is cavy and its like riding around on 4 poles

[pimpalero2003]

hahaha

[Oldsman]

hey coilovers are stiff but bdyman had too light of springs so it got very bouncy.

mine are stiff has hell but damn does it handle.

[pimpalero2003]

where did u get them?

[Gr1m]

air ride ftw, get the performance without the shit ride

[pimpalero2003]

but it doesnt go that high i want to be able to go to stock height for winter

[Oldsman]

where did u get them?

off the green OSV

[bdyman]

riding on 4 poles is an understatment, i think scot has the video of me in my car coming back from lansing, after i sold those the guy i sold them to did the same thing i did and sold them
right after i bought air ride, and yes it does go to ride height, i drove all winter at a 2 ` drop no problems at all
i really would not do coil overs, i would do air ride

[pimpalero2003]

but air doesnt go up back to stock height thats what richie said

[GA_turbo]

been looking on ebay cant find any for the nbody. didnt someone make them? and will j body coilovers work?

ok ill help you out, go and look for coilovers for a dodge stealth ( yes a dodge stealth ) or a 3000gt i did my homework cause no one makes them for our car besides i belive groundcontrol , i also know that in europe bilstein made a full adjustable coilover suspencion for the n body but this was like back in late 2000 and i cant find them anywhere now but im still looking for them. Anyways yeah get the dodge stealth springs and youll be happy the car rides very nice and the struts dont bottom out either.

this is what they look like, they dont make no noice or anything at all when you install them.......they work damn good thats all i have to say so far 2 years with no problems or complints at all.

http://www.sportcompactonly.com/images/products/610/610-l.jpg

How did i find this out was that eibach srings were 300 plus dollars and it only lowered so i want it adjustable springs so i started looking at the weight of my car and comparing them to those cars that had coilovers availible and came to find out that the stealth was like close to 400 pound more than my car so i went to the autopart store and asked for a strut for a stealth to see the thicknes of the shock it self, all matched perfect. The only thing you have to do is remove the plastic piece thats on the strut rod (you will now what im talking about when you take the srings of your car) other than that its just common sence after that on how to install them.

Another cool thing you can do with the coilovers is that you can cut the old piece where the old sring used to sit and you can put up to almost a 10 inch wide wheel, thats what im doing to mine but im doing 20x9....:coolio: like the bottom pic .... so far so good i hope everything works for me cause i really like the look of this car like this

http://b8.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01308/89/49/1308809498_l.jpg

the wheels that i have on my car here were 18x8 and they were about a almost a quater inch from hitting that plate on the strut and the tires were 225 40 18

http://b4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01308/43/81/1308811834_l.jpg

this one was with 20x8
http://b3.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01375/36/37/1375097363_l.jpg

well good luck and i hope this helped you out.

[YALEROYNOT]

the first picture is one bad ga. wow :scpimp: :scpimp:

[GA_turbo]

the first picture is one bad ga. wow :scpimp: :scpimp:

i know when i saw this pic i was like damn , thats it , thats what i want my car to look like...... now im working on it the best i can so that the tires dont scrape anything

[pimpalero2003]

20x7.5 then and thanks bro

[pimpalero2003]

wow how nuch did u pay for your coilovers and where did u get them??? i searched ebay and found the for a average price of a G

[Satsuriku]

if i did my research properly, i think your going to be looking at anywhere from $650.00 to $1,100.00 for a set of good quality coilovers. i did a general search on ebay and the cheap $60.00 set for like a civic or any domestic car look way more different then that of a $1,000.00 set for a domestic car. i dont know much about this kind of thing personaly but im sure someone can correct me.

[GA_turbo]

20x7.5 then and thanks bro

no problem just trying to help ( i just never want it to tell anybody about the springs i want it it to be my secret ) but you were not going to get a good answer so i figure i help, get the springs and a set of these and you will almost ride like if you had a 1500 dollar suspension plus these struts are for lowered applications and they will last you a long time.

http://www.wundercarparts.com/images/KYB/734057.jpg

[GA_turbo]

wow how nuch did u pay for your coilovers and where did u get them??? i searched ebay and found the for a average price of a G

i got mine for 130 dollars almost 2 years ago on ebay , i was just looking on ebay and they dont have any ( i was like what ? ) but im going to look for a set or a site that has them for cheap , the springs have to be for that application of a car tho ,you can see the difference from these spring compare to the ones for a honda or any other car.

[pimpalero2003]

yeah im not going to pay a gino for springs 150 is a little better

[AftermathAlero]

Another cool thing you can do with the coilovers is that you can cut the old piece where the old sring used to sit and you can put up to almost a 10 inch wide wheel, thats what im doing to mine but im doing 20x9....:coolio: like the bottom pic .... so far so good i hope everything works for me cause i really like the look of this car like this

http://b8.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/01308/89/49/1308809498_l.jpg


The wheels on this pic is photoshopped. You can't be bagged on 20x9 and be that low.

Theres a guy on forbidden (bodykit) website w/ 20x8.5 and he sits alot higher laid out.. than me w/ my 20x7.5 wide wheels.

those look like 22's they photoshopped on. It takes up more room than my 20's in diameter.

Also, they don't make 20 by 9 or 10" wide in FWD offsets, only RWD offsets. So it wouldn't tuck like that in pic.

[pimpalero2003]

ahh that was a badass ga

[Oldsman]

i have 18x7.5 on mine and did have 19x8 on the rear. but tires are 255/40's. the 18's are damn closer about 1/8" from the front springs and even with a 1" spacer on the rear i have 1/2" between the tire and the spring. with the 19's i had about 1/4" space in the rear.

so unless you have a 35 offset a 10" wide will not fit and tuck

[GA_turbo]

The wheels on this pic is photoshopped. You can't be bagged on 20x9 and be that low.

Theres a guy on forbidden (bodykit) website w/ 20x8.5 and he sits alot higher laid out.. than me w/ my 20x7.5 wide wheels.

those look like 22's they photoshopped on. It takes up more room than my 20's in diameter.

Also, they don't make 20 by 9 or 10" wide in FWD offsets, only RWD offsets. So it wouldn't tuck like that in pic.

i know they are photoshopped but is a reference on how i want my car to look
if worst comes to worst my wheels will be 20x8 front and 20x9 rear with coilovers you can cut the old strut plate and you will have no problem fitting the wheels. Trust me im in the process of doing this as we speak. I will have pics when im done.

Also i want it to say that with any lowering spring you willll have a anoying bounce to it wether its in the front or the rear depends on the brand. Other than that they only way to avoid the bounce is to stay stock its that easy.

Oh by the way read this FWD 20x9..... i did my homework... like i said im in the process of doing this.
http://www.akwest.com/Platinum%20Series.html

[YALEROYNOT]

i know when i saw this pic i was like damn , thats it , thats what i want my car to look like...... now im working on it the best i can so that the tires dont scrape anything

does it have tires on it?

[GA_turbo]

does it have tires on it?

what does the car on the pic

[pimpalero2003]

did u find spring yet and can i get pics of your setup with the coilovers

[AftermathAlero]

i know they are photoshopped but is a reference on how i want my car to look
if worst comes to worst my wheels will be 20x8 front and 20x9 rear with coilovers you can cut the old strut plate and you will have no problem fitting the wheels. Trust me im in the process of doing this as we speak. I will have pics when im done.

Also i want it to say that with any lowering spring you willll have a anoying bounce to it wether its in the front or the rear depends on the brand. Other than that they only way to avoid the bounce is to stay stock its that easy.

Oh by the way read this FWD 20x9..... i did my homework... like i said im in the process of doing this.
http://www.akwest.com/Platinum%20Series.html

yea you can do 20 x 8.5 and 20 x 9. You just won't be as low as w/ a smaller width rim. But 20x10 is out of the pic. unless you use a BIG spacer, extended wheel studs and widebody the car. I know there is FWD offsets but more than likey not have one for our cars. Did you email them what offsets they come in?

[GA_turbo]

did u find spring yet and can i get pics of your setup with the coilovers

http://www.amazon.com/Stealth-Non-Turbo-Coilover-Lowering-Springs/dp/B0009X54Z4

im still looking for something a bit cheaper. ill get some pics soon for ya

[pimpalero2003]

thanks bro ive been reading some old old threads and some said accord coilovers would work

[GA_turbo]

yea you can do 20 x 8.5 and 20 x 9. You just won't be as low as w/ a smaller width rim. But 20x10 is out of the pic. unless you use a BIG spacer, extended wheel studs and widebody the car. I know there is FWD offsets but more than likey not have one for our cars. Did you email them what offsets they come in?

yeah 20x10 way tooo big, what i want is a wheel with a 3inch lip thats why im doing this. Mostly will be for shows and just to cruise around also my car is turbo so the 20s are definetly for shows.

im trying to design a control arm for my car so that a buddy of mine can make them for me.

[pimpalero2003]

go with tis wheels always have a huge lip

[AftermathAlero]

go with tis wheels always have a huge lip

You know the size of the lip is all about the offset size. Doesn't matter what brand of rim you go with.

normally RWD cars can have huge lips cuz they can run larger offer in the rear than FWD cars.

heres a bagged 350z RWD car .. they can do large offsets and wider wheels. Those wheels are like 19x9.5 front Offset +10mm and 19x10.5 rear Offset -22mm

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/shiatsu16n/100_2452.jpg
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/shiatsu16n/100_2449.jpg

[pimpalero2003]

mmmmmmmmmm

[GA_turbo]

You know the size of the lip is all about the offset size. Doesn't matter what brand of rim you go with.

normally RWD cars can have huge lips cuz they can run larger offer in the rear than FWD cars.

heres a bagged 350z RWD car .. they can do large offsets and wider wheels. Those wheels are like 19x9.5 front Offset +10mm and 19x10.5 rear Offset -22mm

http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/shiatsu16n/100_2452.jpg
http://i214.photobucket.com/albums/cc81/shiatsu16n/100_2449.jpg

Damn now those have some big lips im not going that extreme... more like this with a nice lip: 2.5 to 3 inch lip.

http://a301.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/107/l_ed125b01429099a5b6a026e9bb96aa04.jpg
http://a711.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/l_8b19fb3dda04d0f6ebfb604812895d26.jpg

[pimpalero2003]

the white one is richies or aftermathdick before he painted it.....
anyone know about the accord coilovers??? what yrs???
brent and joel where u guys at?

[YALEROYNOT]

http://images.minitruckinweb.com/events/east/0709mt_17_z+rail_session_2006+custom_vw_bug.jpg

[pimpalero2003]

thats my next big mod

[YALEROYNOT]

thats my next big mod


buy a bug ? :haha:

[pimpalero2003]

the doors jackass.
and that looks likesunset pearl or tangello

[YALEROYNOT]

makes me want bags :scpimp:

[AftermathAlero]

Damn now those have some big lips im not going that extreme... more like this with a nice lip: 2.5 to 3 inch lip.

http://a301.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/107/l_ed125b01429099a5b6a026e9bb96aa04.jpg
http://a711.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/21/l_8b19fb3dda04d0f6ebfb604812895d26.jpg


hey that white car looks familiar.. lol.. thats mine. in white primer back in 2006 show season. 2007 its finally painted blue. Thats at gator drag show in jennings, louisiana.

that GA has the same rims. but im changing my wheels for next yr show season. those wheel has been on my car for 3 yrs now, so time for a new look.

[YALEROYNOT]

hey that white car looks familiar.. lol.. thats mine. in white primer back in 2006 show season. 2007 its finally painted blue. Thats at gator drag show in jennings, louisiana.

that GA has the same rims. but im changing my wheels for next yr show season. those wheel has been on my car for 3 yrs now, so time for a new look.


you have a bad ass car :scpimp:

[pimpalero2003]

did u get the loan ricie

[GA_turbo]

hey that white car looks familiar.. lol.. thats mine. in white primer back in 2006 show season. 2007 its finally painted blue. Thats at gator drag show in jennings, louisiana.

that GA has the same rims. but im changing my wheels for next yr show season. those wheel has been on my car for 3 yrs now, so time for a new look.

yeah ive been watching your progress , you have a very nice car i like it. This is the kind of wheel look i want:

http://a889.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_a2e90e288df795b2f189d4d21dff4010.jpg
http://a977.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/99/l_c5dde926f729158ebb4e49e28c6fa3a0.jpg
http://a752.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/83/l_be56b117acacb977be24fb65f239976f.jpg

by the way these r my fav pics of your car:

http://a873.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/49/l_0876272702655d14cf514b1a3743d898.jpg
http://a950.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/67/l_8a33f8dd71c1a2c5ffff351cc1c4ba3d.jpg


also here is the full coilover suspension for a N body ......

http://a259.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_44425e86c6fd51de669a55692def5b32.jpg

[pimpalero2003]

price and where?

[GA_turbo]

price and where?

price toooo much where im still looking for then i was able just to find the pic. Those are the same one i want.

[GA_turbo]

price and where?

price toooo much ,where im still looking for then i was able just to find the pic. Those are the same one i want.

[pimpalero2003]

dbl post but i want cheap shit what about the accords?????????????????????????????????

[YALEROYNOT]

yeah ive been watching your progress , you have a very nice car i like it. This is the kind of wheel look i want:

http://a889.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/58/l_a2e90e288df795b2f189d4d21dff4010.jpg
http://a977.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/99/l_c5dde926f729158ebb4e49e28c6fa3a0.jpg
http://a752.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/83/l_be56b117acacb977be24fb65f239976f.jpg

by the way these r my fav pics of your car:

http://a873.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/49/l_0876272702655d14cf514b1a3743d898.jpg
http://a950.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/67/l_8a33f8dd71c1a2c5ffff351cc1c4bforbidden.jpg


also here is the full coilover suspension for a N body ......

http://a259.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/24/l_44425e86c6fd51de669a55692def5b32.jpg


red one ye love those rims :cool: . the front fenders are enh so so :glare: :ohmy: :No: don't like the pocket thingy. the tails on the blue/purple/green one have to go what size rims are they. they look huge. the blue is the sh#$. :wub:

like the stance of all three tho.

[GA_turbo]

i dont know about the ones for the accord im not sure if they can handle the weight plus you will have to drill the cup that goes on top of the coilover a little wider. ill take some pics of mine so that you can see the difference from each spring and how they look.

sorry for the double post

[pimpalero2003]

i know about the hole

[YALEROYNOT]

http://a301.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/107/l_ed125b01429099a5b6a026e9bb96aa04.jpg

http://i22.ebayimg.com/03/i/07/f8/84/17_1.JPG

any body ever see factory wheels color matched like top rims? (orange stripe)

[GA_turbo]

well i found who has the bilstein but i have never heard anything good about them so unless i fly there and personaly order the springs from them i wont order them...

mantapart.com

OP 1201BNC Coil Over Bilstein Struts & Springs: These are specially built to be shorter and are valved for stiffer spring rates. The best German quality gas shocks for extreme useage. Complete with fully adjustable coil over springs and all mounting hdwe. Available in various valving setup for different applications, lowers car up to 4", inquire for tech help. ($50 Core refund/credit when you return your useable old frt. struts. Must be straight & fairly rust free) Set of front and rear struts.

OP 1201BNC $1,500.00
http://mantapart.com/images/op1201bnc.jpg

[pimpalero2003]

ok FUCK that 500 more and ill have air

[bdyman]

ya know guys no matter how high ya raise the car its the spring rate that matters, the set i had used a spring rate of 300 lbs and i raised it up for the winter, never ever again will i ride on a coil over

[YALEROYNOT]

philadelphia.craigslist.org (http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/500020304.html) accord coil overs

i had a guy e-mail me about j-body coilovers. will they fit an alero ?
he said $90 shipped to me
stlouis.craigslist.org (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/493544185.html)

[Gr1m]

ok eff that 500 more and ill have air
2k wont get you rolling on air.

[pimpalero2003]

thats what rick priced me shipped and 2500 installed

[AftermathAlero]

2k wont get you rolling on air.

2k will.. he just won't have 2 compressor or 2 compressors but not fast ones. etc.. i had a air ride picked out for a guy..1800 bucks was his budget.. just limits other items in the kit.

[Gr1m]

im talking about the $350+ on brass fittings your going to need.

[pimpalero2003]

ahh i dont know what all he said comes in the kit.
but anyone kno about accord struts will they work?

[99-alero]

yea the rims on the red GA look awesome..the tail lights on the first GA look horrible, my buddy almost bought them for his black GA, and made him get the black ones, those euros just look tacky

[GA_turbo]

ya know guys no matter how high ya raise the car its the spring rate that matters, the set i had used a spring rate of 300 lbs and i raised it up for the winter, never ever again will i ride on a coil over

The spring rate was what was keeping me hunting for a good set, thats why the ones for the dodge stealth work great but they are now hard to find... well at least for a cheap set , i keep finding the ground control ones but the are between 300 and 450 dollars.


here id one pic, this springs are rated 440 font and 300 rear.

http://www.yourhotcar.com/productImages_thumbBIG/a62ff806_0559.jpeg

[pimpalero2003]

still any one about the accords or cavis what i have t mod on them

[clutch1]

im talking about the $350+ on brass fittings your going to need.

Ick, can't wait to drop that type of cash. Woohoo. hehe

[sound_xtreme]

i wouldnt do it. it's a pain and rides like shit. some of the people i sold to absolutely loved them. i did however warn each and everyone about the ride before they bought. I rode on them for years actually and got used to the ride....sorta. more like learned to see and avoid bigass bumps in the road.

anyways, ya gotta chop the perches off if you want decent drop and adjustability.

http://www.aleroplanet.com/album/resizer.php?img=pics/197.jpg&w=640&h=480
http://www.aleroplanet.com/album/resizer.php?img=pics/196.jpg&w=640&h=480
http://www.aleroplanet.com/album/resizer.php?img=pics/198.jpg&w=640&h=480

"Finished"
http://www.aleroplanet.com/album/resizer.php?img=pics/203.jpg&w=640&h=480

[sound_xtreme]

On the car. The first pic you can see little red ramps, i actually had to use those to get a jack under the car, it was that low...and then coming off the ramps i would actually drag them, had to have someone there to hold on to em.
http://www.aleroplanet.com/album/resizer.php?img=pics/192.jpg&w=640&h=480
http://www.aleroplanet.com/album/resizer.php?img=pics/188.jpg&w=800&h=600

[pimpalero2003]

ride doesnt matter i have busted struts 106k on the and dz springs so im bumpy as hell

[YALEROYNOT]

On the car. The first pic you can see little red ramps, i actually had to use those to get a jack under the car, it was that low...and then coming off the ramps i would actually drag them, had to have someone there to hold on to em.
http://www.aleroplanet.com/album/resizer.php?img=pics/192.jpg&w=640&h=480
http://www.aleroplanet.com/album/resizer.php?img=pics/188.jpg&w=800&h=600

i like the look. :coolio: i just got springs ( 2" lowering ) . :rolleyes2:

should have gotin coil overs. :rolleyes2: :cry:

[Gr1m]

lol believe me, thats nothing compared to what your going to experience with coilovers

[sound_xtreme]

i like the look. :coolio: i just got springs ( 2" lowering ) . :rolleyes2:

should have gotin coil overs. :rolleyes2: :cry:

i didn't. lol. here it is now...bagged
http://www.aleroplanet.com/album/resizer.php?img=pics/680.jpg&w=800&h=600

[pimpalero2003]

hmm be nice for the ********* kit what would u recomend joel cavi or acord springs???

[YALEROYNOT]

philadelphia.craigslist.org (http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/500020304.html) accord coil overs

i had a guy e-mail me about j-body coilovers. will they fit an alero ?
he said $90 shipped to me
stlouis.craigslist.org (http://stlouis.craigslist.org/pts/493544185.html)

heres an accord set $100

[sound_xtreme]

i used a few custom sets for setups like bdyman, but i also used accord i think pre 98 or was it 98. i dunno. been a while. just gotta make sure the diameter is the same on the strut and they will work. spring rates dont really matter when getting those cheap ass sets. theyre usually the same and they usually suck

[racin4JC]

I used a set of Cavalier coilovers for mine (cost like $90 on e-bay), fit perfect just had to cut two of the threaded sleeves in half because it would hit when car was lowerd all the way (I actually still have the set). They rode really nice weren't nearly as rough as most, the only problem was the front springs weren't heavy enough and if I hit a big bump the front springs would bottom out (I also have the 3.4 so probably a little heavier than the four banger)!

[pimpalero2003]

i only have to cut up the front struts right? rears are fine correct?

[sound_xtreme]

correct.

[pimpalero2003]

sweetness

[pimpalero2003]

also any other pics joel

[Gr1m]

what more do you want from him, he practically posted a how to.

[pimpalero2003]

i havent looked on the pics still nt on a computer...

[Gr1m]

its a step by step guide on how to fab up your stock strut to match up with coilover hardware.

[pimpalero2003]

ahh ok well never mind then and thanks joel
so im prolly going to go with accord coils since i believe they are a heaver car.
dont know if this is in u pics but should i weld the bottom of the coilover on?

[sound_xtreme]

uh the strut is steel and the sleeve is aluminum....have fun with that one. just do what i did. or if ur gutsy enough to actually weld on a strut(again have fun) you could just weld some tacks on. do like 3 around the strut spread evenly. start lower and if it's too low just tack on some new ones. i'd still do my tube route, easier, safer, and easier to adjust imo.

[YALEROYNOT]

uh the strut is steel and the sleeve is aluminum....have fun with that one. just do what i did. or if ur gutsy enough to actually weld on a strut(again have fun) you could just weld some tacks on. do like 3 around the strut spread evenly. start lower and if it's too low just tack on some new ones. i'd still do my tube route, easier, safer, and easier to adjust imo.

i would just drill and tap a set screw in the threaded sleave (at the top or bottom ) to stop it from spinning put a little locktight on the set screw to stop it from backin out. with the locking nut on the sleeve and the spring presure on it i dont think it would spin any way. ;)

[pimpalero2003]

didnt really know allunium

[sound_xtreme]

i would just drill and tap a set screw in the threaded sleave (at the top or bottom ) to stop it from spinning put a little locktight on the set screw to stop it from backin out. with the locking nut on the sleeve and the spring presure on it i dont think it would spin any way. ;)

uh, it's not about it spinning...it's about it moving up and down, set screws will NOT work and will not hold the sleeve in place. i tried it. doesnt work. too much weight forced down on it.

[YALEROYNOT]

then it should stay down. why would it go up unless you are jumping your car. the weight of the car and force of the spring should hold it. shouldn't it ? maybe im not understanding the prob. please explain

[sound_xtreme]

then it should stay down. why would it go up unless you are jumping your car. the weight of the car and force of the spring should hold it. shouldn't it ? maybe im not understanding the prob. please explain

when ya chop the perch you need to make a new one because it's WAY too low if ya slide the sleeve all the way down...

[pimpalero2003]

so chop the rech off put sleeve all the way down then weld the perch back in where it was?

[sound_xtreme]

just look at my pics. it shows a section of tubing under the sleeve. it's not at stock perch height, and it's not all the way to the bottom obviously.

[YALEROYNOT]

weld a pipe sleeve as a spacer to the strut or set screw it.

do you still have your coils ? (sound xtreme)

[sound_xtreme]

um, set screws wont work. already said that. it just drags it all the way to the bottom putting bigass dents all the way down...

my way worked fine, didnt even weld it...

and no, i dont have them. i DO have a set of decent struts with the perches removed and painted up nice though.

[YALEROYNOT]

um, set screws wont work. already said that. it just drags it all the way to the bottom putting bigass dents all the way down...

my way worked fine, didnt even weld it...

and no, i dont have them. i DO have a set of decent struts with the perches removed and painted up nice though.

set screw the spacer . but i guess you dont have to where is it going to go

[pimpalero2003]

ok saw some pics sweet it looks damn easy 2 more questions how long of pipe did you use to make the the new perch? and did u ever try to coat the part of the strut where the pipe and the shaft for the coil over with panelbond or anything??
also anyone that has these any pics on the car in the fender well just want to see how close the spring is to the tire

[pimpalero2003]

oh and do i eve need to use a spring compressor on these? just set the shaft so its all droped then put there top on and mine?

[StoopidAlero]

Hey peter puff.. Those coilovers I have are the same ones that where pictured in the first page of this thread. I wish I had the struts still that went with these coilovers..they already had the springs perchs removed and sat in there perfectly.. I never had a chance to run them on my car, but a local here had them on his GA and it looked like sex.

[pimpalero2003]

pics??? and i dont want to pay that much for used colover
assclown ..
haha

[pimpalero2003]

hell i lied one other question joel how high was it with it all the way up stoc height??

[StoopidAlero]

dood if I could get 80 shipped for them I would be happy.. I paid 100 for them 2 months ago.. and yea I can get you some pics.. They have been boxed up for shipping for a couple weeks now.

[pimpalero2003]

but bro remember i can get them for 40 shipped
anyway what brand and stuff

[StoopidAlero]

they are weapon pro.. If you can get them for 40 shipped then I would go with those.. I cant "give" these away.. Thats a huge lost i would take

[pimpalero2003]

just go on ebay search accord coilover

[GA_turbo]

well this are a couple of pics i took today not the best but atleast for now, ill take some more this weekend and post them plus im just goin to make a video on how to do this step by step since im putting everything new on my car for suspension, plus you dont have to cut the perch at all i mean you will see how easy this is, is so easy i had my girl do the passenger side.

this is the front with the spring set up all the way down.

http://a237.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/52/l_c67f41cb4bbdfee8af132f65bd04e794.jpg

this is the back all the way down. the one adjuster is messed up i hit a BIG F#$N pot hole....

http://a895.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/29/l_ec9b324f70b6c8737ced4dfc68684bde.jpg

[StoopidAlero]

Pimp.. Take a look at this.. This is what you would be getting.. and I also have the camber kit. http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/car/514842336.html

[pimpalero2003]

but home much gap do u have from the top of your tire to the fender right now i have almost 2inches i want 0

[StoopidAlero]

But obviously im not asking 300..

[pimpalero2003]

what?

[StoopidAlero]

You said you wanted some pics.. I gave you the craigslist posting..

[pimpalero2003]

u said u arent asking 300 and im confused

[GA_turbo]

but home much gap do u have from the top of your tire to the fender right now i have almost 2inches i want 0

well here is an example from 15inch wheel (the tires ont the 15s are smaller than the stock tire size ) and what an 18 inch look like next to it thats how low it is lower than that you will hit your subframe , mine seats about 4 to 5 inches from the ground.

http://a649.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/59/l_23354044bb631db69b4c0fd7181d95e8.jpg
http://a616.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/33/l_3b1d188b4216654db8ec4216a71bd17f.jpg

this are 18s with the springs all the way down.

http://a333.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/l_e6018cc1386d9dec37d6035edf5a8c0c.jpg

Having the right wheel does matter too, size does matter on how the car will look

[sound_xtreme]

mine went to stock height and was so low i actually rubbed fairly large holes in my fender liners by the way...

and the pics of my car(when it was green) are the stock diameter wheel(off by like .08 or something retarded). so ya

[GA_turbo]

mine went to stock height and was so low i actually rubbed fairly large holes in my fender liners by the way...

did you bottom out alot? and what strut did you use? stock struts will be fine with these on, lower than what it is right now ...... might as well just run on no springs at all.

[GA_turbo]

mine went to stock height and was so low i actually rubbed fairly large holes in my fender liners by the way...

did your struts bottom out alot in the front? and what strut did you use? stock struts will be fine with these coilovers from the stealth , lower than what it is right now ...... might as well just run on no springs at all.

[YALEROYNOT]

http://a333.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/l_e6018cc1386d9dec37d6035edf5a8c0c.jpg


i love those rims. who makes em ?

damn-it i want coil overs too

[Gr1m]

bags > coils anyday of the week

[YALEROYNOT]

bags > coils anyday of the week

if you can afford em' i agree

but for the price coils > bags

[pimpalero2003]

yeah i have 18 an i only have part of the fender lining

[GA_turbo]

http://a333.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/20/l_e6018cc1386d9dec37d6035edf5a8c0c.jpg


i love those rims. who makes em ?

damn-it i want coil overs too

this wheels are made by RoJA basicly motegi , these are 18x8 with 225 40 18 tires on it

[pimpalero2003]

damn i think mine are 7 or 7.5

[AftermathAlero]

this wheels are made by RoJA basicly motegi , these are 18x8 with 225 40 18 tires on it

now.. RO_JA is its own company. they sold motegi to american racing.

Like boyd coddington wheels is american racing too.. they bought them out.

[GA_turbo]

now.. RO_JA is its own company. they sold motegi to american racing.

Like boyd coddington wheels is american racing too.. they bought them out.

damn didnt even know that....... so are the wheels cheaper now.

[pimpalero2003]

well im going to wine like another member since this thread did go of track and got crapped up...... :(

who cares!!!

[AftermathAlero]

well im going to wine like another member since this thread did go of track and got crapped up...... :(

who cares!!!

hahahaa.. u do the same too to everyone else's post! why not have some fun back in your posts. LOL

[pimpalero2003]

ouch that hurt..
i mean really does it matter?

[Gr1m]

lol i guess it matters to you because you just whined about it, right?

[pimpalero2003]

i was joking bro