Installed Ground Controls and Koni's on the GSR about a month ago. Finally got some pics back and Id thought Id share. Enjoy.

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291375131


Before - 4x4 Offroading (Rally) GSR


After - Original drop. Ive since lowered it more. Its currently has a 1 finger gap all around, and alot of camber!

 

Here ya go.

 

I love it.

I have the same problem (rally look)...what rates did you get?

 

was it hard to install it because i recentley bought a set of ground control and was thinking of doing it with my friend?

 

nice

 

GCs with custom rates of 400F/400R. Handeling is very neutral. I love it. I can induce mild oversteer with help from my LSD. But its very gradual and consistent, therefore its easily managable. Its pretty stiff but some of the jarring will be resolved when I put the correct length sleevs on the front

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=271859

 

wtf why does it say I have to sign in to view the album??? I have never seen that from Imagestation before.

 

That looks awesome! I like the ITR spoiler as well. I'd get one if it was already painted and ready to go.

 

yeah thats their new thing. it sucks ***.

 

http://www.imagestation.com/album/?id=4291372511
hm.. looks like my setup.. i have no idea what my bf tossed on my car.. are these the fabled koni yellows i've been hearing all about..

 

what tools did you need to do the install?

 

did u use a torque wrench? if so, what kinda torque specs did u need?

 

[QUOTE]what tools did you need to do the install?QUOTE]

Those questions and more answered here.

http://www.bseries.net/html/garage/spring.php

 

Yup thats where I got my installation help from. Except I like how the Bseries guide tells you to simply remove the rear lower LCA bolts and goes on to the next step. that step took us 4 hours over 2 days. That was the hardest part of the installation. Suspension installations are more of a paint in the *** than anything else. It was a little confusing figuring out how to assemble the coilover/shock unit also. lol 20 hours and an entire weekend later it was installed and semi functional. I gained alot of experience and I could probably do it again in probably 1/4 the time, now that I know what Im doing.

<U>Tools I needed</U> (Alot) - Probably left somethings out...
-Entire socket and wrench set (nice to have extras incase you break **** at 4am)
-Breaker Bars
-Allen wrench set
-BFH (Hammer),
-Screw drivers
-Strut (spring) compressor
-Impact wrench, and impact sockets (very helpful)
-Hacksaw + File
-Propane Torch and/or Dremel and/or Drill
-Rust Off Catalyst
-Tape measure (to get your Ground Controls the same height!)
-May want to get extra rear LCA bolts (you wil break them) and/or rear LCA Bushings ahead of time.
*A friend + extra tools for friend*

<U>Total **** Broken:</U>
2 14mm sockets
2 3/4" to 1/4" sockets
2 Rear LCA Bolts
1 Rear LCA Bushing (Set on fire)
1 other rear LCA Bushing (drilled to ****)
1 Wheel Lug Bolt
1 Wheel Lug Nut
1 Hacksaw blade
2 Alan Wrenches
1 Used one 14oz Propane bottle
"....And a Koni in a pear tree..."

To top it all off I was waiting for the spring compressor to send a spring through my groin...

 

car would look even better w/ new rims!

 

I hate using spring compressors! I was waiting for the spring just to fly out when I used one on my old car.

 

what did u torque ur bolts to?
especially the strut assembly final bolt?


[Modified by Zulu888, 10:40 PM 9/11/2002]

 

why did you have to use so many other tools other than those listed on the site? is installation possible with only the tools listed on site?

 

Thanks for confirming it, I left the brake hose bracket on my old shocks and zip tied the hose to the fork. I'll have to get back in there and install those. My front Konis did not come with any instructions.

Looks very nice how much damping are you running with the GC's. I found with my pro-kits I could run full soft and still have a controlled ride.

Marty.

 

anyone know how much to torque the strut bolts?

 

-I did not use a torque wrench on anything. Im not sure which bolt your refering to exactly but Im sure I just made it hand tight. Its not going anywhere.

-No you cannot realistically do this install with just the tools listed on the Bseries guide. Maybe you could on a brand new car with 10 miles on it with no rusted bolts But such tools like Hacksaw, allen wrenches are required on all suspension setups because the dustboots need to be hacked in half and the top of the stock strut assembly is an Allen socket. I think they were just providing a rough outline.

-I find that my ride sucks with the shocks anything less than 1/3 firmness. I usually run 2/3 firmness and it seems more balanced - and ironically less stiff.


[Modified by Muckman, 1:36 AM 9/13/2002]

 

does your spoiler have a led light? or is it the ITR one? if it is the ITR one does it bolt right on to the stock location without drilling more holes?

 

My ITR Spoiler is a cheap imitation/replica. It has a LED brake light. It fits the stock GSR triangle hole pattern. You have to plug the inner two holes however.

 

hmm. isnt the gsr holes only 2? iwell then i open the hatch that is all i see. and what inner 2 holes are we talking about? inner 2 as in total of 2, one on each side or total of 4 2 on each side?

 

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