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03-07-2017, 05:02 PM | #1 |
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Feeler: Ground Control Track/School Coil-Over for MZ4 Coupe?
These GC coilovers have served me well, but I'm thinking of getting a set of KW Club Sports to replace. They've been on the car since ~25,000 miles, and the car is about to hit 50,000. Rear shocks rebuilt about a year ago at 45,000 miles at ProParts USA, they put it on a shock dyno and said the shocks are in great shape, so I had them revalve it to my liking while they were in there. Not going to beat around the bush, these are used on a car that sees primarily track miles. But I do take good care of the car, and judging by the shape of the rear shocks I'd say the whole set is still in very good shape. I can post pictures of the set when I bought them, but it'd be little use to anyone. One of the rear perches has some spring scuff marks on it. If you're local (So Cal) I can do the installation for you, the ride height is set well and it's corner balanced to my 220lbs frame, but each car will be different. Very good for the track, a little on the stiff side for every day street use, but a very robust kit. It's $1,849 new from GC with all the trimmings (upgraded shock mounts, camber plates, etc). I prefer local pick-up but will ship if no takers. Still waiting to hear back from KW on the availability and price, and it's unlikely that the CO will be off the car until mid April. So putting the feelers out, if you want it, plan accordingly.
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$1,000 OBO. If local pick-up I am willing to offer a significant discount.
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Okay, happening FOR SURE. Just placed the order for the Kay-Dubs.
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Bump. Will sell for $800 AND install if local (Southern California). It's a pretty robust kit in great condition and for about the same price you'd pay for a set of new adjustable shocks!
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Wow what a sick deal!!! Since I'm a checkbook mechanic installation alone cost me like $500 with my H&Rs. Somebody should take Mr. Hack up on this fast!
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I've removed, installed, then removed the entire suspension front and rear enough times to be able to do this almost in my sleep. Plus I've already collected all the tools to to this in. And the front coil over come fully assembled. AND I've learned a trick or two on how to remove the rear springs. Lastly, POWER TOOLS.
I think, record time, it took me about 2.5 hours to take out and reinstall the front AND rear suspension with a lift. Without a lift, probably closer to 3. If I have to remove the rear trims to do it, maybe 4.
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Roadsters are a bitch. If you are going to install anything back there, do it once and get either a Rogue Engineering or Ground Control or any of the rear mounts that allow you to remove the mount from below the car.
I need to consult the TIS on the roadster, but if you need help on anything, let me know. I'd be happy to help.
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BUMP. GC coil overs coming off of the car this weekend. Will take pictures.
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Sale pending.
In the interest of full disclosure, when I took the front coil overs off the car this past weekend, I noticed one of the struts won't "expand." The fronts are due for a rebuild. The buyer for the pending sale is aware of this and we're trying to work something out.
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I take a small boxend and lock the 13mm bolt from top of the control arm, then go under the car and hit the nut with power tool. Once the bracket comes off the control arm swings down freely and the rear springs comes out easily.
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