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Re: GB: DRM Coilovers

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Originally Posted by mgg (Post 145641)

Daniel, after reading some of the installation info, I am concerned about one issue. Did I read correctly that you could not adjust the ride height on the rear without removing the FX3 connector. I have non fx3 on my race car and height adjust is not a problem with just using the spanner wrench. I am concerned about this issue. It would seem to me to be a big problem weith setting the ride height then. Am I confused or am I not reading this correctly. Please give me you feedback as I am looking to jump on this coilover group prchase as well. Thanks!

mgg,

I have no idea what they were talking about? Do you have a link? I still have the FX3 on the track car and it works perfectly also height adjustment is not an issue at all. You will adjust the coilovers just as you would the non-FX3's. If you are interested in the group purchase just send me your name and what you would like (i.e. coilovers and brackets, just coilovers, just brackets) I'll get your name to DRM and you can place the order through them.

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Not true. I adjusted my ride height w a spanner after having installed the coilovers. The one issue I had in the rear units was positioning the springs so that they cleared the half shafts. The springs sit asymmetrically and can be rotated so as to provide enough clearance.

Did you relocate the upper shock mounting points on the rear? This will keep the shock from coming into contact with the half shaft.

Daniel

Re: GB: DRM Coilovers

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Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc (Post 145652)

Did you relocate the upper shock mounting points on the rear? This will keep the shock from coming into contact with the half shaft. Daniel

I did because my rears were mounted the old school way by notching forward. I reloaded my photos in my old thread you should be able to see this. At the time Carters rear bracket was still in early stages of production so I had to use the old school method. You can see the relocation in a couple of photos. I still however had to replace the dog bone trailing arms. GC

http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread....ight=coilovers

Re: GB: DRM Coilovers

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Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc (Post 145652)

Did you relocate the upper shock mounting points on the rear? This will keep the shock from coming into contact with the half shaft.

Daniel

Yes, the re-lo brackets were part of the installation but the clearance was VERY close. In fact, I had a telltale wear band around the half shaft. We were able to rotate the spring to provide enough clearance. I didn't find any issue in dog bone clearance as GC experienced.

Re: GB: DRM Coilovers

Daniel

Are the qualities limited?

I have another person who doesn't come on the forums who is VERY interested....

Thanks

David

Re: GB: DRM Coilovers

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GC ours are installed the old way as well. It would have been nice to have the brackets at the time but oh well :-({|= Thank you for posting a link to the install on your Z I think this will help some understand what all is involved.

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Maybe it is just me but I have never had an issue with the trailing are (dog bone) clearance. I have installed on the 89 and on a friend’s 92 no issues what so ever.

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Daniel

Are the qualities limited?

I have another person who doesn't come on the forums who is VERY interested....

Thanks

David

David,
Yes, we are limited on this.

Daniel

Re: GB: DRM Coilovers

GB still open?

If so I'd to sign up.

Thank you
ry

Re: GB: DRM Coilovers

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Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc (Post 145684)

Maybe it is just me but I have never had an issue with the trailing are (dog bone) clearance. I have installed on the 89 and on a friend’s 92 no issues what so ever. Daniel

You didnt upgrade to poly bushings. That why they are too fat. Poly adds more girth. Im not sayimg they wont fit they are just real close. GC

Re: GB: DRM Coilovers

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON (Post 145713)

You didnt upgrade to poly bushings. That why they are too fat. Poly adds more girth. Im not sayimg they wont fit they are just real close. GC

GC,
The 92 was not upgraded but the 89 is all poly we did that at the same time as the coilover install.

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GB still open?

If so I'd to sign up.

Thank you
ry

Yes, we have a few more please email me your info and I'll get you all set up.

Daniel

dmcguffee@gmail.com

Re: GB: DRM Coilovers

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Originally Posted by Daniel_Mc (Post 145716)

GC,
The 92 was not upgraded but the 89 is all poly we did that at the same time as the coilover install.

Yes, we have a few more please email me your info and I'll get you all set up.

Daniel

dmcguffee@gmail.com

Was the 89 a WB ZR-1 LOL ? I'm just saying this was my experience and poly kits are not all equal. Just for situational awareness.

Re: GB: DRM Coilovers

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON (Post 145717)

Was the 89 a WB ZR-1 LOL ? I'm just saying this was my experience and poly kits are not all equal. Just for situational awareness.

No, both were just regular Corvettes. I'd never hack up a 89 Z like I have this 89 :-D

Daniel