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08-31-2006, 10:34 AM
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Update on my ride height question- talked to DR this morning concerning my ride height concerns, along with the wrong nuts Koni also sent the wrong shocks 
Dave said the Koni perches should be in the same place as the Boges. I knew this didn't feel right but I am no suspension expert.
Dave said the Koni perches should be in the same place as the Boges. I knew this didn't feel right but I am no suspension expert.
Originally Posted by pmotts
Well crap. I am installing the Koni/Eibachs and now I am guessing I am going to have ride height problems. The perches on the Koni's are about 3 1/2" lower than on the Boges and then add to that the springs themselves being 2 1/2" shorter... Am I missing something or am I going to have the same problem? A lot of people have made the switch to this set up and I haven't heard that this was an issue before.
FWIW- forget about trying any shortcuts- drop the lower A arm (5 bolts) and the job is easy
FWIW- forget about trying any shortcuts- drop the lower A arm (5 bolts) and the job is easy
08-31-2006, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Bill Ball
If you need advice, get a thread going. If you need assistance, I wouldn't be able to get up there for awhile, but you're welcome to come down to my garage. AC equipment is ready and waiting. So far we're batting 6/7 with one system having a pesky leak that we found but have not had a chance to fix.
Do you have spare sport springs? How do the Eibach's compare?
Do you have spare sport springs? How do the Eibach's compare?
I do have spare springs; 2 blue marks for the rears and 2 brown marks for the fronts which I believe are stock S4 springs.
I changed the shocks and springs together and the difference was night and day. I can go into corners much faster than before with no under or over steer; straight line stability at high speed is excellent as is braking, all very stable. The Michelin PS2s have a bit to do with it all
. Let me know if you need the springs.
09-01-2006, 04:02 PM
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OK, I have the Eibach/Bilsteins coilvers built and ready to swap in this weekend.
Mark Kibort: You made the statement that the Eibachs were "challenging" for racing, but OK after you cut them down. Could you elaborate? Is there a lower rate area on one end that you cut off? Did you use a spacer to compensate? If so, where did you get the spacer?
I'm a wondering about this in reference to open road racing where I am not so sure I want a progressive spring.
Mark Kibort: You made the statement that the Eibachs were "challenging" for racing, but OK after you cut them down. Could you elaborate? Is there a lower rate area on one end that you cut off? Did you use a spacer to compensate? If so, where did you get the spacer?
I'm a wondering about this in reference to open road racing where I am not so sure I want a progressive spring.
09-01-2006, 04:39 PM
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Bill - Good to hear you finally received the remaining parts to prep the Bilsteins for Sunday; unfortunately I won't be able to assist this weekend, as we've already got plans for the 3-day.
I'll keep my fingers crossed that the outcome is a noticeable improvement !!
I'll keep my fingers crossed that the outcome is a noticeable improvement !!
09-01-2006, 07:32 PM
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I think maybe I now know how well fed and hydrated everyone was at the last get together when Mark A. sponsored the refreshments 
09-01-2006, 07:50 PM
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Oh, yeah, very true, and the next get together is already covered by what remains in the fridge. Thanks again for your support. 
09-01-2006, 09:35 PM
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I can't make it to help this time....here's why.
Mine is (was) the silver Tacoma.
I'll be hopped up on pain killers all weekend, probably longer.
Rich
Mine is (was) the silver Tacoma.
I'll be hopped up on pain killers all weekend, probably longer.
Rich
09-01-2006, 09:52 PM
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Ouch! Glad to see you posting, no broken bones or any major damage? Looks like he hit you pretty square and pushed you quite a ways. Hope everything is allright!
Mmmmm, painkillers.....
Mmmmm, painkillers.....
09-01-2006, 10:28 PM
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Thanks guys. I posted in the OT forum about it.
https://rennlist.com/forums/off-topic/296304-got-in-an-accident-today-truck-is-totalled.html
Nothing broken, no internal leaks. So far I can move around a little, but the left side is getting stiffer.
Rich
https://rennlist.com/forums/off-topic/296304-got-in-an-accident-today-truck-is-totalled.html
Nothing broken, no internal leaks. So far I can move around a little, but the left side is getting stiffer.
Rich
09-01-2006, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Richard S
I can't make it to help this time....here's why.
09-02-2006, 03:29 AM
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Rich -
What the hell was the other guy's excuse? That looks/sounds pretty serious. I'm glad you're well enough to be home posting about it. Hope you can make it to Devek day.
Looking forward to some entertaining posts while you're hopped up on goofballs.
What the hell was the other guy's excuse? That looks/sounds pretty serious. I'm glad you're well enough to be home posting about it. Hope you can make it to Devek day.
Looking forward to some entertaining posts while you're hopped up on goofballs.