installed my new springs today. took about 3 1/2, maybe 4 hours. turned out to be simpler than i thought, but i didn't follow the service manuals directions on removal or install. no spring compressor for springs that small, but it wasn't even needed. very smooth and easy install. i'll give it about another week to settle, but so far i'm very happy. now i'm interested in getting the KONIs --

FYI --

fronts: took the top control arm right off the frame; remove long through-bolt and nut accessible from the engine compartment (see pic).

rears: removed the control arm bolt/nut at the rotor --

 

lookin nice ... i must say!



...and i'm liking those pipes!

 

andrew you always find really nice backdrops for your photos, and NO clouds; its amazing --
sorry for the sloppy backdrop.

 

ooohhhh me too, I put them in this month.

https://www.crossfireforum.org/galle...cat/500/page/1

 

Is that a 1963 Pontiac Grand Prix in the background I see?
looks nice.

 

yes it is; mine and my fathers. its in progress: www.rtwelve.net/gp.html

 

i kinda dig those stripes you got on there. vinyl? white ones would look nice on a black car like mine.

 

yup; they're vinyl from a sign shop, 2 3/16" width... go for it!

 

Those freakin stripes are pretty cool. What vinyl would stick like that? When you take them off would they stain the paint or stick. I'd like to try.

 

maybe i can help ~

the stripes/decals are made of an adhesive vinyl. oracal & avery materials are usually the choice of any graphic company. with wax protection they should last 5 years without any wear. if you keep your car polished and protected with wax... the surface beneath should not show any change once decals are removed. you would have to use a heat gun/blow dryer to remove the stripes/decals... the self backing adhesive works great. a bit of goo gone will remove any remaining adhesive once removed. then polish area... and it should be like new.

 

Good answer, and true.

I prefer 3M vinyl, It seems to shrink the least but the others work just as well unless you are doing something BIG.

 

I agree, very nice (understated) touch with those stripes bud!

 

Former!

Just a follow-up to this thread...so how is the ride with Eibachs now that you've had them on for some time? It lowered the ride height, correct? How much and is there any issues with that thus far? Satisfied with the mod?

By the way, I think you're stripes could be the "secret handshake" for members of this forum!

 

the rocker stripes are a nice touch.

 

i think the car may have settled another 1/4", if that, from when i took the original pics. i'll take another shot soon (after i wash her)!

no issues so far; no bottoming out, no overly harsh ride. i would rate the mod as 75% 'look', and 25% better ride. if and when i add the Koni shocks, that'll complete the package.

 

thank you for all the comments on the stripes too.

its very easy to do; or maybe i shouldn't be telling you how easy they are and start selling the 'stripe package' right here on the forum -- just kidding: go to a sign shop, get some vinyl and cut it in to 2 3/16" strips. cut a 45° angle at the top and stick right behind the door where the quarter meets the rocker. its _supposed_ to be on the one side only (modeled after chevron stripes on Cobras, GS Corvette, etc) but i might add them on the drivers side in the spring. we'll see --

 

How far did it drop the car?? 2 inches?

The stance looks very nice...

Mo

 

i think total it drops about an inch and a quarter, IIRC --

 

Wonderful... Thanks!

mo