Finally Installed ..Now the Review (ZEAL FUCNTION ZI COILOVERS)
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congrats on your product and happiness with doing it..................... i felt the same way when i got my hks hipermax LS+ coilovers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, i love them as well, absolutely no complaints, just praise
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Originally Posted by DaveGS4
Very nice writeup Johnny,
thanks much for sharing! I'll move this to the suspension sub forum in a couple of days after folks have had a chance to read it here.
Glad to hear they made a big improvement in sound & noticable in handling. Post an update after you've had a chance to do some more 'spirited driving' on some nice curvy roads
How do they compare for the ability to lower the car vs the Flex? That (to me) wasn't a big deal... I don't want to 'slam' my car, just want the 1 finger gap look but that's an advantage for some who want to get their car real low. How low did you go![Smilie](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Glad to hear they made a big improvement in sound & noticable in handling. Post an update after you've had a chance to do some more 'spirited driving' on some nice curvy roads
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How do they compare for the ability to lower the car vs the Flex? That (to me) wasn't a big deal... I don't want to 'slam' my car, just want the 1 finger gap look but that's an advantage for some who want to get their car real low. How low did you go
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First and foremost thank you Dave
when i first installed these i didnt try to drop them as this was my real first suspension
i wanted to see what it felt like
i havent thrown tires yet on the Scaras BUT if need be ill throw th 18"Blitz Type 03's
i do agree with you on the 'spirited driving '
i have roads near me that would constitute that kind of driving and i am eager to try them out
so to answer your "how low did i go "question by the looks of these shocks
i can go real low lol
and Dave thank you ........for being a helluva guy
i think you know what thats for .....Happy New Year
johnny
guys i really do love these and will let any member from CL drive my car to show you
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Originally Posted by T.L.W.
i havent thrown tires yet on the Scaras BUT if need be ill throw th 18"Blitz Type 03's
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Congrats on the install!!! Glad to hear you love them. ![Big Grin](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I am curious to drive your car to feel how they handle and also to hear the noise level compared to the Tein Flex. I am sure we will meet in DC next year at the big East Coast meet! I am used to the noise (or lack thereof) of the Tein Flex. I say lack of noise simply because I have not driven another GS with the stock suspension and don't remember what my car was like before the Tein Flex.
I couldn't justify buying this suspension though - $2.5K
I know I can live with the "noise"! When I eventually install all the sound insulation in my car, the "noise" level will go down anyway.
That is exactly what I thought too. I'd be very interested in hearing Johnny's feedback after doing some spirited driving!
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I am curious to drive your car to feel how they handle and also to hear the noise level compared to the Tein Flex. I am sure we will meet in DC next year at the big East Coast meet! I am used to the noise (or lack thereof) of the Tein Flex. I say lack of noise simply because I have not driven another GS with the stock suspension and don't remember what my car was like before the Tein Flex.
I couldn't justify buying this suspension though - $2.5K
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Originally Posted by Neo
I'd be interested in this feedback too. I forgot that you were on winter 16s. Maybe in the spring. From what I can tell, these look like they are (in terms of feature) a combo of the good things about Flex and CS. ![Thumb Up](https://www.clublexus.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
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Originally Posted by Cadd
How was the installation?
Did you have to take the loosen the "knuckle" from the Upper control arms in the front? I had A REAL hard time doing that.
Did you have to take the loosen the "knuckle" from the Upper control arms in the front? I had A REAL hard time doing that.
actually thats the easy part
you pull the pin
loosen the "castle nut"
and take a mini sledge hammer and hit the knuckle with a couple of good ****s
and that will loosen it right up and when you put it back on never loosen the the "castle nut":
to put the pin thru you can always get that extra turn to slip the pin thru again
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Well, after taking the pin out of the castle nut, I couldn't get it off. I used a mallet first. Then a regular hammer.....when that didn't work, I used a heavy sledge hammer. That still didn't work.
I didn't have ball joint opener (not sure the exact name), so I used a pickle fork and after a lot of hard hits, it finally loosened.....but the rubber boot got torn a little.
I didn't have ball joint opener (not sure the exact name), so I used a pickle fork and after a lot of hard hits, it finally loosened.....but the rubber boot got torn a little.
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Glad to hear that things worked out the way they did for you. I guess they were worth the price of admission/acquisition. Cann't wait for the write-up after you've installed the Scara's and tried it in the twisties.
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update
Yesterday i gave My suspension the ultimate workout
THE STREETS OF NEW YORK
im going to have say i truly love this suspension
it handles every bump,pothole and whatever else was thrown it way perfectly and quietly
and i was finally able to have another member test them out
TED920 (i even gave him my keys so he could really test it out )
nothing but a smile on his face when he came back
im hoping he chimes in
i couldnt be any happier with my choice
Any NJ/NY member who like to see in person let me know
Yesterday i gave My suspension the ultimate workout
THE STREETS OF NEW YORK
im going to have say i truly love this suspension
it handles every bump,pothole and whatever else was thrown it way perfectly and quietly
and i was finally able to have another member test them out
TED920 (i even gave him my keys so he could really test it out )
nothing but a smile on his face when he came back
im hoping he chimes in
i couldnt be any happier with my choice
Any NJ/NY member who like to see in person let me know
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