Installed Vogtland leveling kit
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Installed Vogtland leveling kit
Installed the Vogtland leveling kit on my GT today. Not too much info out there about their leveling kit so I figured I'd post. First, I'll say that these springs ride fantastic. Granted they aren't the most aggressive springs, but on stock struts they are as good if not better than stock in the ride quality department. Hopefully the stock shocks/struts don't deteriorate before I am ready to upgrade to D-Specs.
The car handles like it's a different car...VERY little body roll is left. Very happy with the handling. I also installed a BMR panhard bar...my axle was a bit off with the stock bar so this was a requirement for me.
Anyway, here is a pic:
The car handles like it's a different car...VERY little body roll is left. Very happy with the handling. I also installed a BMR panhard bar...my axle was a bit off with the stock bar so this was a requirement for me.
Anyway, here is a pic:
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Oh I forgot to mention this tip for anyone installing front springs...AVOID the spring compressor from Harbor Freight. The bolt on one side actually broke when I was trying to release tension on one of the stock springs. I had to chuck the entire assembly into the yard because I wasn't sure if it was gonna let loose right in front of me.
AVOID this one:
USE this one. It's the one that can be rented at Autozone and bought at several different places:
AVOID this one:
USE this one. It's the one that can be rented at Autozone and bought at several different places:
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From: Western TN
Very nice!!
It's a bit hard to tell with the ground slope etc. but how much rake is left? I ask as I'm looking for springs for my vert but don't want the rear too low as verts tend to yield more drop in the rear due to weight.
If these springs keep some rake on a coupe they might work on a vert.
-Ken
It's a bit hard to tell with the ground slope etc. but how much rake is left? I ask as I'm looking for springs for my vert but don't want the rear too low as verts tend to yield more drop in the rear due to weight.
If these springs keep some rake on a coupe they might work on a vert.
-Ken
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As it stands right now, the rear is about 1/4" higher than the front, so a slight rake is retained. With a vert, the extra weight will probably bring you close to completely level front to back.
Having some issues with some popping when I turn at slow speeds....I don't think my strut mounts like their new mates. I knew I should have installed new ones when I had it all apart
Here's a before pic:
Having some issues with some popping when I turn at slow speeds....I don't think my strut mounts like their new mates. I knew I should have installed new ones when I had it all apart
Here's a before pic:
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Oh I forgot to mention this tip for anyone installing front springs...AVOID the spring compressor from Harbor Freight. The bolt on one side actually broke when I was trying to release tension on one of the stock springs. I had to chuck the entire assembly into the yard because I wasn't sure if it was gonna let loose right in front of me.
AVOID this one:
USE this one. It's the one that can be rented at Autozone and bought at several different places:
AVOID this one:
USE this one. It's the one that can be rented at Autozone and bought at several different places: