GC + MCS Coillovers On the Vert

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Suspension is done! (Well, almost)

To this point, I’ve just been focusing on basic maintenance to OEM standards: brakes, bushings, hardware…but decided I wanted a little bit more. I settled on the Ground Control + Motion Control Suspension Single Adjustable coilovers.

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Rear was simple. I’m very happy with how snugly the adjusters fit in the trailing arms.

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Fronts came together fine, but even with the adjusters all of the way at the top of the threads, the spring falls a few inches below the upper seat at full droop.

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Here’s the before and after, adjusters all of the way at the top on all four corners. The rear is about an inch lower, and the front almost 3 inches (!) lower.

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I’m going to need to address the front height. With the collars all of the way up on the strut housing, I don’t have any adjustability. I’m not sure if I just need longer springs or if a tender spring might be able to fill in some of the extra space.

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Ground Control hooked me up with no cost exchange for 8” springs. Ride height/ adjustability range looks much better. Took it for drive around the block. Steering feels sluggish, so an alignment’s in order.

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Garage alignment done and it drives sooo good.

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Corner balance and alignment results. Drives like a dream.

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First highway trip. Such a good ride. All the bounce from the Stock suspension is gone, but it’s not a harsh ride at all. A good balance overall between responsiveness and holding a good line. I want to try to play with the damper adjustment, but I’m afraid I’ll only make it worse.

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[FredK]

What did you choose for spring rates? Looks great!

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What did you choose for spring rates? Looks great!

F: 8” 325lb/in
R: 5.5” 475 lbs/in

[Mike36]

I forget how good bottlecaps can look. Perfect stance too! What are the measurements now from the ground to fender for front and rear?

[2mAn]

Coming in just under 3000# thats good... this is a 318 though, right?

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I What are the measurements now from the ground to fender for front and rear?

6” behind the front tire. 6.5” in front of the rear