Charlotte (Nicks 95 GSR)
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dopematic
New Member
Im not even sure, they look exactly the same from that picture and I remember when I was picking up my set of ground controls, I had to choose the koni yellow race shock cause they didnt have other yellow options. Didnt know they made it differently haha
Nick_C78
New Member
I finally took the time to installed the Koni Race and Ground Controls. Didn't take all that long to do. I also didn't adjust them perfectly because I will be getting it corner balanced at WestEnd on Wednesday.
Here are a few blurry pics of the install:
Justin Ross at Ground Control gave me a tip for installing the sleeves. He told me to wrap the shock 1.5 times with electrical tape about 2 inches above the snap ring. Then you slide the sleeve on, thread the nut on upside down and use a rubber mallet to knock it down onto the snap ring. This will stop the threaded sleeve from spinning while trying to turn the gold nut. It worked like a champ too!
When I went to remove the rear struts I noticed that my right rear shock was blown again. As many of you know Jared Reyes at Eibach just sent me a right rear replacement shock not even 6 months ago, because I blew the last one. This poor shock had a very short life.
For the driver side rear I had another surprise waiting for me. Does anybody see something wrong with the spring?
I also decided to install my Energy Suspension top had bushings. I have had them in my garage for a while, but never took the time to put them on. Katman suggested that I replace my old mushy OEM ones and it reminded me that I had these.
Here are a few pictures of how it sits right now. Keep in mind that this is not my final stance. It is going to change after I get my corner balance.
Sorry the pictures are so bad. The lighting wasn't really great. My phone also wasn't focusing for some reason. I think I need to learn how to use all of its fancy camera settings.
Here are a few blurry pics of the install:
Justin Ross at Ground Control gave me a tip for installing the sleeves. He told me to wrap the shock 1.5 times with electrical tape about 2 inches above the snap ring. Then you slide the sleeve on, thread the nut on upside down and use a rubber mallet to knock it down onto the snap ring. This will stop the threaded sleeve from spinning while trying to turn the gold nut. It worked like a champ too!
When I went to remove the rear struts I noticed that my right rear shock was blown again. As many of you know Jared Reyes at Eibach just sent me a right rear replacement shock not even 6 months ago, because I blew the last one. This poor shock had a very short life.
For the driver side rear I had another surprise waiting for me. Does anybody see something wrong with the spring?
I also decided to install my Energy Suspension top had bushings. I have had them in my garage for a while, but never took the time to put them on. Katman suggested that I replace my old mushy OEM ones and it reminded me that I had these.
Here are a few pictures of how it sits right now. Keep in mind that this is not my final stance. It is going to change after I get my corner balance.
Sorry the pictures are so bad. The lighting wasn't really great. My phone also wasn't focusing for some reason. I think I need to learn how to use all of its fancy camera settings.
Ted's Owner
On to Integra number two!
Looks great, man!
96LSteg
Jemel
I think when ever i get around to getting GCs, I want them to be a little stiffer than my lowering springs that I have now. I dont know the spring rates off hand but I have issues with my tires rubbing and Im hoping a stiffer spring may resolve this.
Samurai_Blue
Yolo Whippin'
glad you used the electrical tape trick. So many people are so confused about that and say it so dumb. Car looks awesome now dude
96LSteg
Jemel
Does the electrical tape hold the sleeve in place?