Reply With Quoteif you have installed springs on a car before or know your way around a car and have some tools, you can do it.
is it easy to install the ground controls or are they hard??...cause i plan on getting them soon...and i was just wondering
if you have installed springs on a car before or know your way around a car and have some tools, you can do it.
with the GC coilovers, is it necessary to do any mods to the existing suspension setup?
No. Not really. The most is cutting the rear bump-stops in half. And discarding some of the old strut sheath. It's really simple.is it necessary to do any mods to the existing suspension setup?
what about handling, do you notice better handling or is it just lower, i know with the sportlines from eibach you get a great deal of handling increase, but not sure about the ground controls. thanks.
the increase in handling is breath-taking.
wow thats one of the best reviews I've heard about GC's! And I thought my Pro-Kits were good...but breath-taking!! Wow.Originally posted by DynaSpeed
the increase in handling is breath-taking.
well you do have to realize that ground controls are mounted on eibach springs so you get the best of both worlds :)
If GC's are breath taking with stock shocks. They must be life taking with Koni's.
installing the ground controls do you have to cut anything to put on the coilovers?? does anyone have pics of the coilover sitting on the shock??
Originally posted by DynaSpeed
No. Not really. The most is cutting the rear bump-stops in half. And discarding some of the old strut sheath. It's really simple.
i'm planning on getting these coilovers. i was wondering if anyone had pics of this step???? thanx!!!
Last edited by ep3; 10-30-2002 at 12:38 PM.
rear left: sorry for the blurOriginally posted by JaYdEeEm
installing the ground controls do you have to cut anything to put on the coilovers?? does anyone have pics of the coilover sitting on the shock??
my car is set lower than the pic now. that was pretty much the top and it drops your car like an inch.
I'm rolling on ground controls now. The handling is much better, the ride is still really good. The installation wasn't too bad. The ball joint is a bitch but hey...and you have to be careful to not let the axels slip out of the drive shafts that sucks too!
The ground controls use Eibach ERS springs which are not the same as the pro kit springs. The ERS springs are not progressive like the pro kits are. This basically gives you and ground control the ability to specifically tune your suspension to your own needs. The ERS springs come in an assortment of different spring rates so you can customize your application.
Keep a few things in mind though. The best way and most important thing to do to truly get the best out of any height adjustable system out there, is to have the corner balanced while you get it aligned. This allows the weight to be distibuted properly and will effectively improve your handling.
you may spend a little more to do this, a lot of places dont have the proper equipment but it is essential for suspension tuning.
BTW, for the money, when done right as i described above, this is the best way to properly lower your car. There are many other companies that sell knock off models of ground contorls but do not be fooled. They do not take the time that GC does with R & D to provide you with the right spring rates for each specific application.
I myself was going to go this route but decided on a JIC set up instead:p
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