xXCiviXx's 2013 DBP Si aka Alice (Picture Heavy)

[xXCiviXx]

Here goes nothing...

 

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Here goes nothing...
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@Pauly99to17 might be jealous you have what appears to be a set of paint matched jack stands.

 

[xXCiviXx]

@Pauly99to17 might be jealous you have what appears to be a set of paint matched jack stands.

How perfect would that be hahahaha

 

[Pauly99to17]

Here goes nothing...
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My jack stands are red.
I got a blue water hose nozzle though.

 

[xXCiviXx]

OMG I feel like whoever thought it would be a good idea to connect the end links to the strut with an Allen bolt and nut was bottle fed as a child. That was thoroughly difficult to remove. Then again I can see why, cuz those do not want to go anywhere!

 

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I had to cut one off.

 

[xXCiviXx]

I had to cut one off.

I thought I might have to as well. But it took a whole lot of elbow grease and actually decided to come off. We'll see how the other side goes now.

 

[xXCiviXx]

This is as far as I got today. Started getting pretty windy and cool and its gunna rain soon.


Im hoping they settle in the front a bit cuz I kinda want it a bit lower but still pleased with the look!

 

[Michal006]

Im hoping they settle in the front a bit cuz I kinda want it a bit lower but still pleased with the look!

No you don't.

 

[xXCiviXx]

No you don't.

Why not? Hahaha

 

[Michal006]

Because you will scrape, front already looks perfect.

 

[Michal006]

BTW what spring rates did you get?

 

[xXCiviXx]

BTW what spring rates did you get?

I didn't order custom rates so i think they're 8k front and 6k rear. I still have about an inch and a half drop available before the fronts are maxed.

Also there's about two fingers wheel gap right now

 

[Pauly99to17]

Wow, what a difference. Your car is my new favorite.
The front looks to be a little lower than the rear. I'm no expert, but I'll share my opinion. ...I' agree with Mike, front looks great, but I might go another 1/2 " lower. Should clear fine. You'll just have make sure it doesn't rub in the front when turning tightly. I'd certainly go at least another 1.5 " in the rear. (Of course that is taking the settling into account.)
Just my 2 cents.

 

[xXCiviXx]

I'd certainly go at least another 1.5 " in the rear. (Of course that is taking the settling into account.)
Just my 2 cents.

Well I will definitely be going lower in the rear cuz I haven't installed the rear yet hahahaha. Had to call it quits due to weather and cramping lol. Will be doing the rear in the morning followed by a wash and hopefully an alignment. Then ROTM photo shoot time.

And thanks Pauly!! Can't wait to see/ feel the difference in ride quality!

 

[Pauly99to17]

Haha

Well I will definitely be going lower in the rear cuz I haven't installed the rear yet hahahaha.

......haha. Well, that explains that!

 

[xXCiviXx]

Alright. Rear coils installed.


This one is right after lowering it back to the ground


And this is the settled pic


This is too low for me. I want to go up 1-1.5" in the back. Will I need to take everything apart again? Or can I just adjust the spring height while everything is still attached?

 

[Michal006]

Yes you can change the ride height while everything is attached. Your rear is lower than front.....

 

[xXCiviXx]

Yes you can change the ride height while everything is attached. Your rear is lower than front.....

I was eyeballing the height before install. And it looked to be alright. After thw rear install it was a little low for me then way too low in the back after it settled. It started raining as I was finishing the passenger side install so i wrapped it up after that. Everything is on the car now just need to tweak it. Maybe if the weather improves later this afternoon I can raise the front. Can i raise the frot while everything is attached too?

Also, will I need to reset preload on the rear shocks if I raise it? Or should it be good?

 

[Pauly99to17]

Lookin' good! I'm staying tuned to watch you dial it in.