Rochester Mi GA's Unite - Page 15

Hodge · 02-09-2005, 07:08 PM

w00t intrax springs KYB struts and boots ordered

Hodge · 02-11-2005, 01:06 PM

springs and struts are in!!! w0000t, after i get back from florida i don't even think im gonna wait until my shop class i might do it at my buddies hosue with the orange eclipse. hes good but i'm not sure if we should do it there hahah. but hell yes!

cardomain.com/id/aoneclipse (hasn't updated in forever.)

he's gonna come to the meet at stoney

DaytonaPrixMI · 02-11-2005, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hodge

springs and struts are in!!! w0000t, after i get back from florida i don't even think im gonna wait until my shop class i might do it at my buddies hosue with the orange eclipse. hes good but i'm not sure if we should do it there hahah. but hell yes!

cardomain.com/id/aoneclipse (hasn't updated in forever.)

he's gonna come to the meet at stoney

I see that car everywhere, and I bet your buddy knows my car too. I went almost a month where I saw him driving almost everyday!

Hodge · 02-12-2005, 07:02 PM

yeah it's an awesome car he's getting an intercooler and carbon fiber hood and 1 more thing for his b-day so it's gonna be sweetness

DaytonaPrixMI · 02-12-2005, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hodge

yeah it's an awesome car he's getting an intercooler and carbon fiber hood and 1 more thing for his b-day so it's gonna be sweetness

wow, wish I got cool shyt like that for my b-day

Hodge · 02-13-2005, 05:45 PM

yeah his family is nuts... his dad has a red 96 mustang GT (400 horse) and his brother had a 98 mustang cobra, totalled it, got a yellow WRX... then sold it to his grandparents (which i might add is quite funny seeing them in a tricked out wrx that is rediculously fast.) his grandparents also live with them so he can drive it whenever he wants. NOW he lives in california and has a black 96 cobra with side pipes. and he has the eclipse. they have a "need for speed."

ndprunner22 · 02-14-2005, 01:30 PM

i have seen that car its pretty tight
cant bet my friend she just got a brand new cayenne S

Hodge · 02-18-2005, 09:41 AM

hey Aaron, i just got a question. I would like to make things run smoothly because i really only have like 2 hours to do either the back or the front. I decided to do the spring/strut assembly in the back first cause it will be easier. my question is about the kyb boots, should i like shave off what u said to shave off so it makes it easier and they will fit. cause i don't want a little thing to like take up 30 minutes, i just wanna make sure it runs smoothly so i don't need to leave my car there over night cause i will be ****ED. so do i shave off the top part of the boot?? Thanks for your help Aaron.

AaronGTR · 02-18-2005, 10:19 PM

They'll fit without shaving anything off. It's just that the eibach directions call for cutting like 10mm off the bump stops, just to make sure you aren't hitting them too often and to keep more suspension travel with the car lowered. Like I said, with the KYB boots being all one piece you can only cut off of the top of the bump stop instead of the bottom (which is inside the boot), so you can only take off like 5-6mm. I doubt 5mm will make much difference on a street car that doesn't see any track time, so you could probably leave them as is. If you do want to trime them, a hack saw goes thru pretty easy, and it only take a couple minutes.

Hodge · 02-18-2005, 10:25 PM

k thanks a lot Aaron, i'll update you on what happens this next week ...

Hodge · 02-22-2005, 01:08 PM

well the update is... i have the REARS on... but the problem is i have the strut boot upside down ;/ hahaha so tomorrow i have to fix that definitely and then thursday it's the fronts... blah that ****es the **** out of me, i hate spring compressors. i'm gonnah ave to take all that **** apart again too that sucks. well you learn. Aaron, having the shaft LITTlE exposed is for like 24 hours, is that a big deal?

AaronGTR · 02-22-2005, 06:32 PM

Might be ok... one question though... how'd you put the boot on upside down?

Really though, it should be ok. Just try not to get them dirty as much as possible and clean the shafts off when you re-install them. The boots aren't exactly air and water tight to begin with so they get some dirt on them anyway over time. It's just to protect the shaft from the big stuff that might chip or scratch the shaft surface which could make the seals leak.

Hodge · 02-22-2005, 07:43 PM

oh well, i'm alright... don't ask how i ahve the boot upside down... hahah believe me i was wondering why the boot was SUCH a bitch...but really i went in to shop class today not knowing one thing about putting on springs and i just messed up the boot but its ok.

Hodge · 02-23-2005, 12:50 PM

well from all the stuff i learned yesterday, i decided to do the fronts today and then fix the backs tomorrow but anyways, they are on and i love the ride. the clunking is there yes still but it's not as bad as it was with my stock setup. i think my front mounts are shot.

hey Aaron, if i don't replace the mounts for a little while it won't hurt the strut will it?

AaronGTR · 02-24-2005, 11:54 AM

It shouldn't hurt the strut. Can't say much about the mounts though, being as I've never had any problems with mine. It's really not a common problem in fact, they hardly ever replace any at the dealer my dad works at. I'd really try the washer under the nut on top and see if that makes if go away.

Hodge · 02-24-2005, 12:50 PM

i mean as long as theres no damage involved then i dont care. the springs are making there breaking in noises though i'll tell you that

notsoaveragej0e · 03-08-2005, 06:41 AM

Steve (ndprunner) and i are getting our windows tinted this wednesday and thursday at Custom Effects... we'll post pictures after its done. GIGGITY!

J$$

ndprunner22 · 03-08-2005, 12:00 PM

I hate Joe but i pretend to be his friend so he wont kill himself

notsoaveragej0e · 03-08-2005, 12:01 PM

Steve is a douche, he likes guys and his GA is a piece.

Hodge · 03-08-2005, 12:50 PM

that will be awesome guys can't wait to see.

joe - your next mod should be the SC/T kit it looks so hot on orange.

steve you should get the SC/T Kit and rims as well it would look awesome

02-09-2005, 07:08 PM	#281
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	w00t intrax springs KYB struts and boots ordered __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

02-11-2005, 01:06 PM	#282
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	springs and struts are in!!! w0000t, after i get back from florida i don't even think im gonna wait until my shop class i might do it at my buddies hosue with the orange eclipse. hes good but i'm not sure if we should do it there hahah. but hell yes! cardomain.com/id/aoneclipse (hasn't updated in forever.) he's gonna come to the meet at stoney __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

02-12-2005, 07:02 PM	#284
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	yeah it's an awesome car he's getting an intercooler and carbon fiber hood and 1 more thing for his b-day so it's gonna be sweetness __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

02-13-2005, 05:45 PM	#286
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	yeah his family is nuts... his dad has a red 96 mustang GT (400 horse) and his brother had a 98 mustang cobra, totalled it, got a yellow WRX... then sold it to his grandparents (which i might add is quite funny seeing them in a tricked out wrx that is rediculously fast.) his grandparents also live with them so he can drive it whenever he wants. NOW he lives in california and has a black 96 cobra with side pipes. and he has the eclipse. they have a "need for speed." __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

02-14-2005, 01:30 PM	#287
ndprunner22 Grand Am Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 559 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am Gt Coupe	i have seen that car its pretty tight cant bet my friend she just got a brand new cayenne S __________________ FOR SALE: 2001 Silver Grand Am GT SC/T Hood - Silver Interior w/ 20% Tint All Around 18" AT Italia Inoxs Optima Yellow Top Battery//Alpine CDE-9845 Headunit w/ iPod Hookup CarDomain WebShots

02-18-2005, 09:41 AM	#288
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	hey Aaron, i just got a question. I would like to make things run smoothly because i really only have like 2 hours to do either the back or the front. I decided to do the spring/strut assembly in the back first cause it will be easier. my question is about the kyb boots, should i like shave off what u said to shave off so it makes it easier and they will fit. cause i don't want a little thing to like take up 30 minutes, i just wanna make sure it runs smoothly so i don't need to leave my car there over night cause i will be ****ED. so do i shave off the top part of the boot?? Thanks for your help Aaron. __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

02-18-2005, 10:19 PM	#289
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	They'll fit without shaving anything off. It's just that the eibach directions call for cutting like 10mm off the bump stops, just to make sure you aren't hitting them too often and to keep more suspension travel with the car lowered. Like I said, with the KYB boots being all one piece you can only cut off of the top of the bump stop instead of the bottom (which is inside the boot), so you can only take off like 5-6mm. I doubt 5mm will make much difference on a street car that doesn't see any track time, so you could probably leave them as is. If you do want to trime them, a hack saw goes thru pretty easy, and it only take a couple minutes. __________________ 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.

02-18-2005, 10:25 PM	#290
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	k thanks a lot Aaron, i'll update you on what happens this next week ... __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

02-22-2005, 01:08 PM	#291
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	well the update is... i have the REARS on... but the problem is i have the strut boot upside down ;/ hahaha so tomorrow i have to fix that definitely and then thursday it's the fronts... blah that **es the out of me, i hate spring compressors. i'm gonnah ave to take all that ** apart again too that sucks. well you learn. Aaron, having the shaft LITTlE exposed is for like 24 hours, is that a big deal? __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE Last edited by Hodge; 02-22-2005 at 01:12 PM.

02-22-2005, 06:32 PM	#292
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	Might be ok... one question though... how'd you put the boot on upside down? Really though, it should be ok. Just try not to get them dirty as much as possible and clean the shafts off when you re-install them. The boots aren't exactly air and water tight to begin with so they get some dirt on them anyway over time. It's just to protect the shaft from the big stuff that might chip or scratch the shaft surface which could make the seals leak. __________________ 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.

02-22-2005, 07:43 PM	#293
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	oh well, i'm alright... don't ask how i ahve the boot upside down... hahah believe me i was wondering why the boot was SUCH a bitch...but really i went in to shop class today not knowing one thing about putting on springs and i just messed up the boot but its ok. __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

02-23-2005, 12:50 PM	#294
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	well from all the stuff i learned yesterday, i decided to do the fronts today and then fix the backs tomorrow but anyways, they are on and i love the ride. the clunking is there yes still but it's not as bad as it was with my stock setup. i think my front mounts are shot. hey Aaron, if i don't replace the mounts for a little while it won't hurt the strut will it? __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

02-24-2005, 11:54 AM	#295
AaronGTR BlingWithBallz AKA: Aaron Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Detroit area, MI Age: 43 Posts: 12,254 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am GT1 2dr	It shouldn't hurt the strut. Can't say much about the mounts though, being as I've never had any problems with mine. It's really not a common problem in fact, they hardly ever replace any at the dealer my dad works at. I'd really try the washer under the nut on top and see if that makes if go away. __________________ 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.

02-24-2005, 12:50 PM	#296
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	i mean as long as theres no damage involved then i dont care. the springs are making there breaking in noises though i'll tell you that __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

03-08-2005, 06:41 AM	#297
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Steve (ndprunner) and i are getting our windows tinted this wednesday and thursday at Custom Effects... we'll post pictures after its done. GIGGITY! J$$ __________________

03-08-2005, 12:00 PM	#298
ndprunner22 Grand Am Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 559 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am Gt Coupe	I hate Joe but i pretend to be his friend so he wont kill himself __________________ FOR SALE: 2001 Silver Grand Am GT SC/T Hood - Silver Interior w/ 20% Tint All Around 18" AT Italia Inoxs Optima Yellow Top Battery//Alpine CDE-9845 Headunit w/ iPod Hookup CarDomain WebShots

03-08-2005, 12:01 PM	#299
notsoaveragej0e Causes a ruckus AKA: Joe Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Detroit, MI Age: 34 Posts: 5,011 Vehicle: Maligoat	Steve is a douche, he likes guys and his GA is a piece. __________________

03-08-2005, 12:50 PM	#300
Hodge Chrome Wheel Lover AKA: CK Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan Age: 33 Posts: 1,496 Vehicle: 2000 Grand Am Se	that will be awesome guys can't wait to see. joe - your next mod should be the SC/T kit it looks so hot on orange. steve you should get the SC/T Kit and rims as well it would look awesome __________________ 2000 Grand Am SE

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