Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use?
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Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use?
I have a new set of Ground Control coilovers that I plan to install this coming Monday. Something I noticed with one of the springs.
At one end of the spring the coil is welded to the spring/coil. At the other end at the same location there is a small gap between the end of the coil/spring and the coil it's very close too. All 4 springs are like this.
When all 4 springs are laid out with the spring rate / Eibach lettering facing the same direction one spring is laying the opposite way.
Should I install the spring with the lettering facing right way up or (lettering) upside down so the spring matches the other 3?
Modified by Hybrid93Hatch at 9:33 AM 8/25/2006
At one end of the spring the coil is welded to the spring/coil. At the other end at the same location there is a small gap between the end of the coil/spring and the coil it's very close too. All 4 springs are like this.
When all 4 springs are laid out with the spring rate / Eibach lettering facing the same direction one spring is laying the opposite way.
Should I install the spring with the lettering facing right way up or (lettering) upside down so the spring matches the other 3?
Modified by Hybrid93Hatch at 9:33 AM 8/25/2006
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Re: Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use? (Hybrid93Hatch)
hmm... yeah, id really be interested in pics. seems like they ghetto rigged the spring rate higher.
it wouldnt matter if it was upside down or not tho.
it wouldnt matter if it was upside down or not tho.
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Re: Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use? (Tyson)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">hmm... yeah, id really be interested in pics. seems like they ghetto rigged the spring rate higher.
it wouldnt matter if it was upside down or not tho.</TD></TR></TABLE>
They are custom spring rates 450f/500r.
So, is one end of the coil supposed to be attached (welded) to the spring?
I may have to contact Ground Control about this
it wouldnt matter if it was upside down or not tho.</TD></TR></TABLE>
They are custom spring rates 450f/500r.
So, is one end of the coil supposed to be attached (welded) to the spring?
I may have to contact Ground Control about this
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Re: Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use? (Tyson)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">wait, are these new?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Brand new from Ground Control
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are the ends just touching? or really welded??</TD></TR></TABLE>
One end is welded (not much weld just enough to keep the attachment. The other end is not/1-2mm gap.
Brand new from Ground Control
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">are the ends just touching? or really welded??</TD></TR></TABLE>
One end is welded (not much weld just enough to keep the attachment. The other end is not/1-2mm gap.
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Re: Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use? (Hybrid93Hatch)
ah, then i wouldnt worry about it at all. im still curious to see the welded end. im kinda skeptical it really is. the ones with gaps are going to compress and touch anyway its not an issue.
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Re: Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use? (vtecvoodoo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtecvoodoo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's not welded..LOL. Probably just extra powder in that area.</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'll look again tonight and see if I can pull them apart for verification
I'll look again tonight and see if I can pull them apart for verification
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Re: Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use? (Hybrid93Hatch)
Pic posted. I tried to run easy glide dental floss between the connection with no luck. Is the spring ok?
Does it matter which side is upright with the installation?
dental floss between the connection with no luck. Is the spring ok?Does it matter which side is upright with the installation?
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Re: Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use? (vtecvoodoo)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtecvoodoo »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">It's just coating. The spring is fine.</TD></TR></TABLE>
yeah, what he said...
that aint a weld...
yeah, what he said...
that aint a weld...
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Re: Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use? (Tyson)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">yeah, what he said...
that aint a weld... </TD></TR></TABLE>
I also agree. Just paint.
that aint a weld... </TD></TR></TABLE>
I also agree. Just paint.
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Re: Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use? (ewaugh)
Now to finalize this thread:
Does it matter which way the spring is installed? Stamp/writing right side up? If I keep all 4 with the writing up right then the one spring will actually be upside down....
Thanks for all the help!!
Does it matter which way the spring is installed? Stamp/writing right side up? If I keep all 4 with the writing up right then the one spring will actually be upside down....
Thanks for all the help!!
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Re: Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use? (Tyson)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Tyson »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
it wouldnt matter if it was upside down or not tho.</TD></TR></TABLE>
it wouldnt matter if it was upside down or not tho.</TD></TR></TABLE>
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Re: Is this BRAND NEW Ground Control spring OK to use? (Function7)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hybrid93Hatch »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Now to finalize this thread:
Does it matter which way the spring is installed? Stamp/writing right side up? If I keep all 4 with the writing up right then the one spring will actually be upside down....
Thanks for all the help!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'd have to look at mine again, but I don't think it matters. Do the letters facing the right way.
Does it matter which way the spring is installed? Stamp/writing right side up? If I keep all 4 with the writing up right then the one spring will actually be upside down....
Thanks for all the help!!</TD></TR></TABLE>
I'd have to look at mine again, but I don't think it matters. Do the letters facing the right way.
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