ing-schu@online.no Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 So I've finally had some time to start installing the coilovers. Initially I replaced the front right lateral link, which was a piece of cake. But the rear swaybar endlinks... Damn roadsalt I'm currently ripping out the entire swaybar, because I had to drill out the bolts on the endlinks which of course is also a piece of cake. But snapping one of the subframe mount bolts, which is welded on the subframe, was not that fun. Obviously fixable, it just takes abit more time... After all three out of four came off, not too bad after ten years in the Lake Salt... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 So I've finally had some time to start installing the coilovers. Initially I replaced the front right lateral link, which was a piece of cake. But the rear swaybar endlinks... Damn roadsalt I'm currently ripping out the entire swaybar, because I had to drill out the bolts on the endlinks which of course is also a piece of cake. But snapping one of the subframe mount bolts, which is welded on the subframe, was not that fun. Obviously fixable, it just takes abit more time... After all three out of four came off, not too bad after ten years in the Lake Salt... You are not changing the sway bar bushings? They are very cheap! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted August 25, 2010 Report Share Posted August 25, 2010 I remember my sway bar links being a breeze when I installed up upgraded sway bar....since most millenia's here don't even have one. No road salt for me but I do remember one of the bolts being welded and kind of a pain to get the nut which seemed .0001 too small. So basically I think it's going to take airtools to get it off some day if ever. I will however be watching this thread closely as I'm very curious about these coilovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted September 1, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 Saint, I've ordered swaybar bushings too of course Last night I took out the rear left strut, and compared the length with the coilover. Seems like the adjustment range is wide enough to even obtain stock height if wanted. My plan is to finish installing them friday night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted September 1, 2010 Report Share Posted September 1, 2010 but how low? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted September 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Not too low. Due to towing I need some ride height. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted September 2, 2010 Report Share Posted September 2, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 god damn ricers. a proper front splitter would look good if the damn ricers would stop trying to add 3 extra bumpers first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted September 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 At least it has no rear spoiler... Update: rears are in, adjusted to stock height. With damping set @ 20 and 4 persons they provide a ride extremely similar to stock, even on very bad roads. So far so good, delayed front install due to fixing a Taurus rear valvecovers huge leak, which meant the intake had to come off. Quick X-man fix, replacing the gasket with silicone sealant. Perfect seal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 How stiff are you able to adjust these? could they be used say for a track day then readjusted for comfortable ride home Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted September 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 Set at 20 out of 32 on the rebound adjustment is maximum I've tried so far, after starting at 15 which proved too little, it drove like a Vastewagen. I will elaborate further once the fronts are in. I'll also post pics, to show how I've modified the rear adjustment to be able to adjust the damping through the rear deck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted September 5, 2010 Report Share Posted September 5, 2010 How do you do the adjustment? Do you have to jack up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 No, there is a 3mm hexagon adjustment down through the piston, which I have lengthened with a 10 mm copper pipe. In the engine room the stock adjustment knob is easily accessible, but not in the rear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
///BHRpowered Posted September 6, 2010 Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 I have a pic of the coilovers from somewhere, they do look pretty badass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted September 6, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2010 Yup Today I had to take out the right strut again, due to a MAJOR rattke and knocking. Turned out the top nut had worked itself through the rubber bushing I refitted the nut with a big washer towards the bushing. Next step is to verify if all four are like this or if it was a factory error. Edit: both the fronts have a washer, so this must be a factory error. I will take out the other rear strut and check it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Update: I'm in a world of hate, the front driver side lower strut bolt is rusted stuck, damn roadsalt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted September 10, 2010 Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted September 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2010 Problem solved, a torch and a hammer did the trick 4th strut installed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 The Good Xedie is in a world of Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 a torch and a hammer and what else?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 And the fiery rage of a thousand ///BHRpowered rants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ing-schu@online.no Posted September 11, 2010 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 a torch and a hammer and what else?? My breaker bar Ok, this is the result: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enginph Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 a torch and a hammer and what else?? My breaker bar And??? Congrads on getting rid of the ugly wheel well space. Looks perfect now... Wish I had lower miles to justify an upgrade like that.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latinopikachu Posted September 11, 2010 Report Share Posted September 11, 2010 OH WOW that looks greatttt.... i want some now and XEDOS can you price a set of those nozzles from the dealer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troutman Posted September 12, 2010 Report Share Posted September 12, 2010 Most excellent. One very easy if unrelated mod I can suggest is clear side indicators. Would complete the package. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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