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Old 05-09-2013, 01:20 PM
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Just got my koni/gc set with 2 extended top hats for the front. The eg shell they are going on is stripped atm, so just making sure i understand GC's vague notes and order everything I need to assemble the rears (extended top hats came with everything for the front).

(2) oem top hats
(4) oem shock mount bushings
(2) oem bump stops

is this all or am I missing something?
thanks in advance

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what kinda shocks? Usually you will re use the factory bump stops but depending on shocks you may want to cut them down some to make them shorter
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^ what he said

also depends how low your'e going, if you aren't gonna slam it you probably dont have to cut the oem bump stops, otherwise cutem in half
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Originally Posted by civics4lyfe
Just got my koni/gc set with 2 extended top hats for the front. The car they are going on is stripped atm, so just making sure i understand GC's vague notes and order everything I need to assemble the rears.

(2) oem top hats
(4) oem shock mount bushings
(2) oem bump stops

is this all or am I missing something?
thanks in advance
don't you have the top hats from your stock shocks? also seems about right. and depending on how long your bump stops are, you might not need to cut them.
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Default Re: Koni/gc assembly question

Originally Posted by azzazel_9
what kinda shocks? Usually you will re use the factory bump stops but depending on shocks you may want to cut them down some to make them shorter
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don't you have the top hats from your stock shocks? also seems about right. and depending on how long your bump stops are, you might not need to cut them.
First post states, there is nothing. I got trailing arms, front knuckles, control arms, brakes off a gsr. No existing suspension. Making sure I have everything when I go make an order at the dealership tomorrow.
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depends how low your'e going, if you aren't gonna slam it you probably dont have to cut the oem bump stops, otherwise cutem in half
mild drop, the car is being setup for road racing/autox. running a 15x7 rpf1 with a 225/50/15 and 10mm spacers. probably wont need to cut the rear bump stops, 500lbs spring rate with a 24mm sway bar so there wont be much flex
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Originally Posted by civics4lyfe
Just got my koni/gc set with 2 extended top hats for the front. The eg shell they are going on is stripped atm, so just making sure i understand GC's vague notes and order everything I need to assemble the rears (extended top hats came with everything for the front).

(2) oem top hats
(4) oem shock mount bushings
(2) oem bump stops

is this all or am I missing something?
thanks in advance
Originally Posted by civics4lyfe
mild drop, the car is being setup for road racing/autox. running a 15x7 rpf1 with a 225/50/15 and 10mm spacers. probably wont need to cut the rear bump stops, 500lbs spring rate with a 24mm sway bar so there wont be much flex


is everything you are doing going to be legal in the class your car is going to be running in?
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is everything you are doing going to be legal in the class your car is going to be running in?
As long as he's not running race tires, has a full interior, or has any major engine mods he should still be legal in ST.
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