custom coilovers, its low!! - Page 2

ryanbgb22 · 02-23-2009, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 99Alero_Boy

I didn't even know a company made coilovers for the GA or alero, these are custom set of koni coilovers with eibach race springs....

so how much did it cost, and how did you do it?

notsoaveragej0e · 02-23-2009, 04:30 PM

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Originally Posted by sjones419

f*ck the snow it ripped my dam* front bumper off cus my gf decided to hit a pile of snow at 30mph

What did you think would happen when you let teh wiminz drive?

sjones419 · 02-23-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by notsoaveragej0e

What did you think would happen when you let teh wiminz drive?

i guess jus wishful thinking, thought she would have a little common sense

99Alero_Boy · 02-23-2009, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by ryanbgb22

so how much did it cost, and how did you do it?

i got them in some tradeing, matt fuller originally had them built and i think the price was somewhere between $2000-$3000, I picked them up rebuilt with less than 100miles on them.....

ga2001gt532 · 02-23-2009, 08:47 PM

i can tell you, the best thing about fresh snow is, testing out your skills of drifting a ga it fun as hell

cardude007617 · 02-23-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ga2001gt532

i can tell you, the best thing about fresh snow is, testing out your skills of drifting a ga it fun as hell

notsoaveragej0e · 02-23-2009, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by sjones419

i guess jus wishful thinking, thought she would have a little common sense

lulz, common sense and wiminz is an oxymoron.

cardude007617 · 02-23-2009, 11:01 PM

doesnt honestly seem THAT low
i mean heres my car on just normal eibachs and gr-2s before any settling even

99Alero_Boy · 02-23-2009, 11:17 PM

i can do down another 2-3" but like i said in my first post, i'm gonna wait and do a final adjustment after the motor/5 speed is in, and i get the wide tires mounting, i don't want any rubbing.....

AaronGTR · 02-24-2009, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by 99Alero_Boy

I didn't even know a company made coilovers for the GA or alero, these are custom set of koni coilovers with eibach race springs....

They don't make any. He just doesn't know that.

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Originally Posted by boost21

blistine makes them @ like $1500 for the set

No, they don't. Check their application guide. They offer them for firebirds and for the '97-'08 grand prix. No n-bodies. They have to be custom made... like the ones Matt had made that V he V now ownes.

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Originally Posted by 99Alero_Boy

i can do down another 2-3" but like i said in my first post, i'm gonna wait and do a final adjustment after the motor/5 speed is in, and i get the wide tires mounting, i don't want any rubbing.....

That's a good idea. The best thing about coil overs isn't the fact that you can adjust the ride height. It's that adjusting the height of the spring perch allows you to corner balance the car to equal out weight distribution. Wait until everything's installed on the car then go get it corner balanced.

2000 GT Coupe · 02-24-2009, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by AaronGTR

They don't make any. He just doesn't know that.

No, they don't. Check their application guide. They offer them for firebirds and for the '97-'08 grand prix. No n-bodies. They have to be custom made... like the ones Matt had made that V he V now ownes.

That's a good idea. The best thing about coil overs isn't the fact that you can adjust the ride height. It's that adjusting the height of the spring perch allows you to corner balance the car to equal out weight distribution. Wait until everything's installed on the car then go get it corner balanced.

You are correct, I never looked into coil overs for the GA I know they are EXPENSIVE and custom is even more.

mfuller · 02-24-2009, 07:08 PM

If you are willing to wait a long time, pay via COD.......and if they will even do them anymore, Mantapart still advertises Bilstein coilovers for $1500, which is actually a pretty good deal. They are basically Bilstein cartridges in a stock strut housing, with coilover hardware added to the housing (like threaded sleeves, etc.).
Mine were done by Truechoice Motorsports, which is a Koni rebuild shop and supplier of race spring/damper setups and other safety equipment. They were about $2500 all told.

AaronGTR · 02-25-2009, 08:14 PM

Yeah, I'd go Truechoice for sure if I was going to get coilovers made. Who knows, maybe someday I will.

gaowners32 · 02-25-2009, 08:50 PM

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Originally Posted by ga2001gt532

i can tell you, the best thing about fresh snow is, testing out your skills of drifting a ga it fun as hell

You have dragged the Cory name in mud. Bow your head in SHAME!!!

DefaZe · 02-26-2009, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by gaowners32

You have dragged the Cory name in mud. Bow your head in SHAME!!!

wtf drifting is the best part of snow on the road!

SpyhunteR · 02-26-2009, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by DefaZe

wtf drifting is the best part of snow on the road!

fwd can't drift.

darkshines · 02-26-2009, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ga2001gt532

i can tell you, the best thing about fresh snow is, testing out your skills of drifting a ga it fun as hell

You must have got one of them RWD Grand Am's?

When I bought mine (FWD sadly), the dealer kept trying to sell me a RWD Grand Am. He kept calling it a "GTO" for some reason...

02-23-2009, 11:01 PM	#28
cardude007617 mmm turbo boost AKA: Paul Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Milwaukee WI Age: 31 Posts: 4,870 Vehicle: 2005 WRX Sedan 5 Speed	doesnt honestly seem THAT low i mean heres my car on just normal eibachs and gr-2s before any settling even __________________ http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2565053 -2005 World Rally Blue Subaru Impreza WRX Sedan: Tanabe Touring 3in catback, ERZ bellmouth catted downpipe, catless uppipe, SPT Pink springs, SPT short shifter, SPT intake, stereo, Cobb Accessport stage II, Prosport boost/oil temp/volt gauges, 35%, 17x8 Rota Torques, F/R strut braces It's what makes a Subaru, a Subaru.

02-23-2009, 11:17 PM	#29
99Alero_Boy Oldz Sleeper AKA: Kyle Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Belle Fourche, SD Age: 37 Posts: 817 Vehicle: 2001 Olds Alero GL3	i can do down another 2-3" but like i said in my first post, i'm gonna wait and do a final adjustment after the motor/5 speed is in, and i get the wide tires mounting, i don't want any rubbing..... __________________ Aleromod.com co-owner

02-24-2009, 07:08 PM	#32
mfuller Mr. Common Sense AKA: Matt Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Loves Park, IL USA Age: 47 Posts: 2,031 Vehicle: 2000 Alero GLS sedan	If you are willing to wait a long time, pay via COD.......and if they will even do them anymore, Mantapart still advertises Bilstein coilovers for $1500, which is actually a pretty good deal. They are basically Bilstein cartridges in a stock strut housing, with coilover hardware added to the housing (like threaded sleeves, etc.). Mine were done by Truechoice Motorsports, which is a Koni rebuild shop and supplier of race spring/damper setups and other safety equipment. They were about $2500 all told. __________________ Matt - Resident brake and suspension guru Also, your friendly Performance and Technical Moderator *Please don't tailgate, text and drive, drink and drive, or otherwise act like an asshat.* Questioning if it will ever run again.....

02-25-2009, 08:14 PM	#33
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Yeah, I'd go Truechoice for sure if I was going to get coilovers made. Who knows, maybe someday I will. __________________ The few, the proud, the boosted! 13.788 @ 103.73 mph (3/2011) 320 whp and 300 ft/lbs torque. (3/2011) See it here. the total package.

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02-23-2009, 08:47 PM	#25
ga2001gt532 GAGT - Member AKA: Corey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Mn Posts: 246 Vehicle: 2001 Grand am GT	i can tell you, the best thing about fresh snow is, testing out your skills of drifting a ga it fun as hell