i want to see some pics and some prices since ih ave to do the front struts anyway .

 

i cant wait either, if the price is compairable to koni yellows and some springs, i will probably go coil over. he did post pics in the control arm thread

 

I'm waiting on pics as well, hopefully installed pics and more detail about them. I am very curious about the shock options for the kit. I don't understand the people who have already placed an order or who have vowed to buy them without even seeing the finished product yet. I dunno about you, but I like to evaluate a product before I make a purchase.

 

What are the benefits, if any, of running coil overs ? I thought our cars handled pretty good as it were.

 

What happened to that thread? Where'd it go?

I'm also very interested in this coil-over kit. I picked up a set of KYB GR-2/Gas-A-Justs last year, but I need new springs this summer, and I figure if I could get a nice coilover setup together, that'd be awesome. I'm all for weight savings, and since I'm going to need new springs, I might as well get better shocks/struts.

I PM'd Kat the other day asking about prices/availability or anything but she didn't get back to me. It'd be nice if we knew when to expect this kit as well. And whether the front and rear kits will be available at the same time.

 

I called and talked to Steve right after the first and he said they were like a week or two out on them still. He said the front fit was gonna be around 250ish and the rear would be around $500 with the QA1's.

 

I did manage to see the page before it was pulled back down. Been about a week or so back now. They have since updated the link and it doesn't go to the actual coil over page anymore. There wasn't a price, but it said something about 3 plate assembly. And unlike other makers they will not require grinding to get the plate to fit which can cause weak points in the fender wells. I'm kicking myself for not saving the page now. Oh well as with everything else Spohn builds I'm sure it will be a top notch product.

 

FYI Kat's a " he". Well atleast technically.

 

Thats it.. I was going to tell people, but since you called me a, "she" no info for you! Come back in "two weeks or so"






Kat

 

oh by why punish us all?
and sence were beging for info (you gotta see this coming), k-member? any info your will to give out? a pic maybe?

 

d'oh! Typo screws us all over

Hmm $250 for the front isn't bad, but you have to have the tubular A-arms as well, correct? Which would make the price roughly $550, which still isn't too bad. $500ish for rears I guess ain't bad when you factor in the price of the shocks and springs. Guess I'll be savin up for these

 

are you sure you cant use the stock a arms , cause that blows if i cant use the stock a arms.

 

You can use your stock a-arm. It doesn't matter since the coil over kit has nothing to do with the a-arm at all.

You do have to remove the stock spring tho..

"Uhhh why is my car riding so stiff now after installing the coil over it? Well did you remove the stock spring? Uhhhh nooo" lol I can see it now. lol

Kat

 

Ah interesting...I thought you would need to since the tubular A arms can be ordered with or without the spring pockets. I was under the impression the spring pocket ones wouldn't work with the coilovers and I was a bit upset.

That's very good news, that means I'll have some coilovers on my car this summer without much problem I wouldn't think. The sooner the better for these...I need new springs, and I actually haven't gotten around to changing my drvier's side strut yet (changed the passenger one months ago... lol) so my struts are probably screwed anyways.

 

You said the "K" word!!!!!
But seriously.....any word on a K-member, I'm gonna need one soon......

 

Nope it doesn't matter. The reason why he offers with out the spring pocket is less weight and less expensive.

The K member is in the works.. In due time it will be done. Once the coil over kit gets finished (waiting on getting the sleeves machined then the K member will progress rather quickly I believe.

Kat

 

Can't wait till it comes out.... I know it's hard to say, but do you think it will be out sometime early this spring? The car's coming into the shop here in the next few days for tear down and I hope to have something to put back in there before all the big shows....


P.S. If you need a "test" car for the prototype, let me know, I call dibs on volunteering for that one.....

 

So can we hope to see a ride quality improvement with this kit? Little less harsh than a stock set up.?

 

The harshness depends on what spring rate you choose.

As for a test car.. Well I think my IROC is bit ahead of you guys.. Actually I think the 84 TA at work is even more ahead of the iroc. lol

As for a time frame no clue. Depends on how long it takes to have the laser cutting cut and bend the stuff. Then figuring out placement of a-arm mount boxes, then the real task...... Building the jig. Thats what takes the most time.. Steve spent 2-3 weeks on building the a-arm jig for example.

Kat

 

Oh sure....friends of the owner are always gettin to call dibs...
That's cool, I know you guys are busy. I plan on helping you stay that way with 3 cars needing all the trimmings. Thanks for the great products and keep up the good work. I hope to see the K-member soon, as I want 2 (3?) of them!!!!!!

 

no, you want it to ride like a cady buy a cady or put it on air. will it perform? yes if you choose the right strut/shock and spring. many threads about coilovers on here over the years. you guys are way behind the times..

 

Well first I wasn't asking for a suspension lesson from you. I've got plenty of that under my belt from the years with past projects. Never said I was looking for a Caddy ride BUT it doesn't mean that you have to have a car that jars your teeth out to get a good performer. That is old school thinking. Besides I was thinking of the adjustabilty of the coils in that kit might give me what I am looking for in terms of having a chioce to make the springs a little looser for the days I"m not into carving corners. You come drive on my Alaskan roads then come talk to me about living with a rough ride. Besides I think your sarcasim was a little uncalled for. We would all like to have the best of both worlds. Nothing wrong with looking for an improvement or asking a simple question.

 

nobody has yet to develop a separate rideheight adjustment and preload adjustment for a 3rd gen coilover so this is not an option for you. You can not change your height settings even with "Airride" for day to day ride quality on our front "strut type" suspensions without readjusting your alignment to match the desired height- its got to be aligned for a specific desired ride hight then aligned for that and that only- you may get by with moving the ride height slightly but you are on borrowed time with premature and uneven tirewear.

You can NOT change spring tension on standard coilovers without changing the entire coilspring out for a softer or firmer coil. Only 2stage adjustable Coilovers can do this with a separate preload adjuster.

 

lol... someone wake up on the wrong side of the bed. don't get to worried as nothing was aimed at anyone personally there guy.

 

I like the coil overs.
Still haven't found any new posts dated before 1/24?

 

Read the announcement at the top of the boards... it's been down for a week or two. That's why there's no new posts before the 24th.

Back to topic.

 

I want the STB to hurry up I need to install mine now before the body goes on the jig.

 

When is this coil over kit going to be released? I'm defenitly getting new a-arms but I can't decide until the coil overs are done. Any clue how much longer?

Also is the K-member next or the rear coil overs?