View Full Version : Sedan K Sport Coilover Install **PICS**
I was searching through the net for days and didn't really find any info
on the KSports going on the sedan, so for the people out there just like me
heres some pics from my install this weekend.
Morning shot of my baby in front of Garage Js4Kix here in Honolulu
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/1-3.jpg
Wheel gaps
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/3-2.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/2-2.jpg
Took off the wipers, plastic (three pins) and water squirter hose
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/4-2.jpg
Remove the top bolt and cup
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/6.jpg
Remove the strut, brake mount, and tie rod bolts
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/5.jpg
Used a spring clamp (not pictured) to hold the OEM spring to take off
a few parts (bearing, rubber stopper, top nut)
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/7.jpg
Heres the boss lady of the shop, getting dirty starting on the back
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/8.jpg
To get to the top of the back strut was a bitch. Had to remove the plastics.
Pictured below is a guide with a rubber washer attached. The K Sport
threads aren't long enough to go through so I just cut it and added a metal
washer
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/9.jpg
Heres an end of the day shot of shop owner Gary priming my custom splitter
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/10.jpg
Words of wisdom, adjust heights before bolting things in, make things tight.
Finish pictures to come
Bluevitz-rs
03-28-2011, 09:25 PM
I love pictures!!:w00t:
derickveliz2
03-29-2011, 12:45 AM
subscribed
D.
For a ride description, the ride isn't as stiff as I thought it would be. The springs settled in the rear about a 1/2 inch after a couple times around the block, so I had to take off the rear tires/springs to adjust the ride height.
I had my reservations about spending the money for the coilover setup instead of springs, but after I was able to adjust the ride height I realized the choice was worth it.
Taiyaki
03-29-2011, 08:03 AM
Nice! Js4Kix is one of the best places in Hawaii! Only place a trust with my car!
ilikerice
03-29-2011, 12:50 PM
but after I was able to adjust the ride height I realized the choice was worth it.
yes it was
kingbobby83
03-29-2011, 11:55 PM
Got any after pics?
big lo
03-30-2011, 06:17 AM
Sweet man, now for some after pics
Flipper_1938
03-30-2011, 03:57 PM
Sweet man, now for some after pics
and better pics of the female mechanic :smile:
Shinare
03-30-2011, 05:34 PM
and better pics of the female mechanic :smile:
Hear hear!
:clap:
going back to the shop on saturday so ill have some after pics of the car, as for the after pics of the girl, not too sure what I can do on that lol
matthewai
03-31-2011, 01:30 AM
sweet brah
seems like a brah,....brah you an icehead brah
get pictures of the dog the big bad dog and his crew brah
hahaha, you should be banned for dropping Dog T.B.H references on here. That foo gets no love over here
matthewai
03-31-2011, 07:40 PM
yeah i can imagine that was the first and last time i will talk about those wackos
Flipper_1938
04-10-2011, 02:20 PM
So, where are the "after" pictures?
big lo
04-10-2011, 02:51 PM
I agree where the after pics buddy
Here goes. I have at least another 1.5 inches to go down. Right now I have it at a height to where I can get out of my driveway safely. There is camber now in the front which makes it interesting to turn when the road is wet.
Full sound deadening next week. XXR rims coming next month.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/2DSC00460.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/2DSC00461.jpg
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/2DSC00462.jpg
Flipper_1938
04-11-2011, 08:34 AM
Looks good!
JTDBT903
05-15-2011, 12:33 PM
Can't wait to see that splitter.
Me too! I cant put it on right now cuz my car is too low :( i may have to sell it. The best thing about it is it lines up to the factory holes, hate to see it go.
JumpmanYaris
05-17-2011, 05:49 PM
Explain to me what you call interesting.
I am slammed on Megan Coilovers and with camber as well I just curious to see if you are experiencing what I am. Send me a pm if you want.
When I turn on wet surfaces the front wheels kick a little. Especially over manhole covers when they are wet. Also there's an oil spot in my parking garage I have to pass over everyday, when my wheels are turned when I go over it they kick a little. Its a little hard to explain, it feels a small kine dangerous sometimes.
JumpmanYaris
05-20-2011, 11:20 PM
When I turn on wet surfaces the front wheels kick a little. Especially over manhole covers when they are wet. Also there's an oil spot in my parking garage I have to pass over everyday, when my wheels are turned when I go over it they kick a little. Its a little hard to explain, it feels a small kine dangerous sometimes.
Does it feel like it would slide over or skid over on wet roads or highways?
JumpmanYaris
05-20-2011, 11:22 PM
Check very often ur tread on the tires for some reason they are wearing faster not like it should
derickveliz2
05-21-2011, 09:23 AM
Check very often ur tread on the tires for some reason they are wearing faster not like it should
When Camber is applied to the rear wheels, the geometry of the suspension causes the tires to wear very FAST! I've been there and it's not nice, also as they wear more and more, road noise increases due to the fact of uneven wear.
Check your tires and see carefully, pass your hand against the thread in both directions if in one direction feels like the thread holds your hand then you know it's wearing because of the Camber.
See the camber on the rear wheels? I found out when I switch to winter tires, 4K miles and the tires got really bad (snow tires have softer compound). After this I had to remove my camber kit... )o: and now after 8K miles there is no crazy uneven wear.
D.
http://i634.photobucket.com/albums/uu61/derickveliz/Yarisito/c476b504.jpg?t=1305980840
JumpmanYaris
05-21-2011, 10:21 AM
When Camber is applied to the rear wheels, the geometry of the suspension causes the tires to wear very FAST! I've been there and it's not nice, also as they wear more and more, road noise increases due to the fact of uneven wear.
Check your tires and see carefully, pass your hand against the thread in both directions if in one direction feels like the thread holds your hand then you know it's wearing because of the Camber.
See the camber on the rear wheels? I found out when I switch to winter tires, 4K miles and the tires got really bad (snow tires have softer compound). After this I had to remove my camber kit... )o: and now after 8K miles there is no crazy uneven wear.
D.
WE only have camber in front and I know how it wears when u have it, its nothing like it ill take a pic of my 17" I got so u can see em how it left them
I had the skidding experience for the first time ever this weekend and it scared the shit out of me. It was raining and the car was pulling hard to the left and i was sandwiched in between two cops too! The pavement switches up here from gravel to this slick white
concrete on overpasses.
As far as the camber wear im not too worried about that. In the last year I only put
around 1,500 miles on my car :) I will have slight camber on the rear next month as I switch over to XXR 521's
alfredyeez
07-15-2011, 02:36 AM
Ikev,
From what you've described, you've over-lowered your car and it's under-steering more now and also suffering from bump-steer.
Take a look under the car and I am quite certain that the front lower suspension arms are now pointing upwards towards the wheel side ie both your lower front suspension arms now forms a 'V' shape from the centre of your car pointing upwards towards the wheels.
The car's suspension and steering geometry has changed after you lowered the car this much..... you are getting more understeer and suffering from bump steer as well. Both not good especially in the wet.
I have "Toe In". If it was on a female I would love it :), gotta see an alignment guy soon. My tires are getting bolohead already
TRD.RiC
07-15-2011, 07:29 PM
i run 2.4camber at front.... not THAT much difference. toe is set to 0. its a huge misunderstanding from a lot of ppl
Toe will go through your tires like they are butter. camber wont. Yes on the whole life of the tire its going to make a difference. Its not going to make a side bold and have 6/32 on the other side. neway just do your tire rotation and its going to be "almost" even wear
Not the best shot but here's an updated pic taken tonight. Went a little too low with it, gotta do some banging and shaping tomorrow.
Sitting on 195/50/16 Stance Emotions and not rollin anywhere
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/IMG_20110824_185834.jpg
Kaotic Lazagna
08-25-2011, 05:02 AM
I need to change my boxers now!
lol
Gotta show love for the sedans. Wanted to go for a little challenge with the 16x8 tucked.
Might have to look into some camber shims for the rear.
Kaotic Lazagna
08-25-2011, 05:20 AM
Not sure if you said this already, but have you rolled your fenders? What's the offset on those rims?
Fenders are rolled. Offset is +26.
Kaotic Lazagna
08-25-2011, 01:52 PM
oh, hmmm, slight fender pull then?
JumpmanYaris
08-25-2011, 02:51 PM
Told you about the tires lol
Looks nice now some kind of lip kit all around
oh, hmmm, slight fender pull then?
Hopefully it goes well but ill be shaping the metal and plastic today.
Kaotic Lazagna
08-25-2011, 06:40 PM
Once you pull the fenders, you should be good. Take pics of the process for us. :)
Finished! So many jack ups, adjust, hammer, heat, repeat, but it was worth it. Minor rubs with bumps in the road but other than that its awesome. Now looking into ordering some camber shims or washers for the rear. Also need to buy adjustable sway bar links anyone know where I can find some?
I'll throw up some pics in the morning.
Original fitment on front, bird shit not included
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/IMG_20110822_181922.jpg
(Rear)Had to use the heat gun on this part where the bumper meets the metal panel. Bent the bumper
plastic out just slightly.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/IMG_20110825_113143.jpg
(Rear)Didn't roll the fenders far down enough in , so without the roller i had to do some pounding.
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/IMG_20110825_113052.jpg
(Rear)Now I have 89% full finger gap between tire and well to accomodate for travel
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/IMG_20110825_120952.jpg
final, gotta get a better pic. Camera died
http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g60/Jam_PITA/IMG_20110825_160209.jpg
For the front I had to heat gun the fender liner a bit and roll some parts of the metal.
The one problem spot is where the bumper connects to the frame with a screw.
That is a fixed part of the car and cant be bended or shaped. I kind of had to do my own
reshaping there and actually took out the screw for now. Gonna just zip tie it.
The front wheels are at the most camber the Ksports allow
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