Koni/GC Begins!! Help me out here would ya??

TomsSVX · #1 08-01-2005, 01:00 PM

I just got my inserts in the mail today. I found that the two fronts are from the 2nd(new) batch with "nubs". I then came to discover that the rears are not the same case. I saw the 1st one and said...hehehe nubs hehehe. Then saw the second one and was puzzled. One of the rears is out fo the old batch with the "serated" edge. I don't see this as a huge problem but I am confused as to why they would mix and match?? I called Classic Garage and spoke to Tim who is gonna do some research and get back to me so he knows what I am talking about. I really like the people there as they are very nice and easy to deal with.

Second task, I called Ground Control to check on the status of my coil-overs. The gentleman told me they will ship out either today or tomorrow at the latest.

So this means only one thing..... Start ripping it apart!!! I do not have time to do it today as I have work in an hour and a half. So tomorrow I hope to have all 4 struts out of the car and maybe even have the Konis bolted in as long as I am not sending them back.

I understand the instructions sent with the struts for the nubs but they failed to send the serated instructions. I think Todd has them in his locker. Anyway, wish me luck and if you have any tricks of the trade you would like to throw at me... please do so

Tom

svxfiles · #2 08-01-2005, 02:58 PM

Tom, you might want to wait till the springs actually show up.
Someone sent me a seal, that went to Australia, on it's way to Cumberland MD.

nordique14 · #3 08-01-2005, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomssvx

Second task, I called Ground Control to check on the status of my coil-overs. The gentleman told me they will ship out either today or tomorrow at the latest.

GC shipping tomorrow may mean they get shipped out tomorrow, or sometime next week or even later. Wait for a tracking number.
GC products = good
GC service = not so good

SVXelerator · #4 08-01-2005, 05:17 PM

Start spraying everything connected to the struts with PB Blaster, Mr. TOMSSVX!

wawazat?? · #5 08-01-2005, 08:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomssvx

I understand the instructions sent with the struts for the nubs but they failed to send the serated instructions. I think Todd has them in his locker. Anyway, wish me luck and if you have any tricks of the trade you would like to throw at me... please do so

Tom

Hey Tom,

I've installed both the first generation serrated inserts (mine) and the second generation "new and improved with nubs" version for Bill's "stock

" SVX. The only real difference is how much of the strut tube to be removed. The serrated version requires a MUCH longer tube to allow the serrations to engage the tube. In fact, all you need to cut for the serrated install is the end where it was rolled by Showa during the original assembly.

The nubs -hehe- require a specific length which is much shorter than the serrated version. The instructions call out exactly how long they need to be. I had to cut Bills after they had been blasted and powdercoated. Good thing I've got the tools

Todd

TomsSVX · #6 08-01-2005, 08:54 PM

I sent the one strut back to get a newer one. I just don't like the idea of buying parts that have been sitting that long. I am having a little trouble indentifying how much the housings need to be cut. the directions don't give an exact measurement... atleast not what I can get out of them. Do you remember that measurement, or does anyone else know?? Also, I understand it will be a little tough stuffing the nubs into the old housings, will it be ok if I use a hammer to get them started as not to strip out the threads??

Tom

#7 08-01-2005, 11:34 PM

try to vice the housing and rubber mallot the nubs in. hit the yellow tubing not the strut shaft. put the housing tube next to the strut tube and estimate adding a inch or to the the nubs.

#8 08-01-2005, 11:34 PM

my nubs would not go.

TomsSVX · #9 08-02-2005, 07:01 AM

the directions say that you should subtract 6 from whatever length the koni is and cut the housing there... 6 what is my question??? MM?? Inches

Anyway I think 6mm would be fine and I do believe that is what they are trying to say, I really wish they were more clear.

Tom

immortal_suby · #10 08-03-2005, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wawazat??

The nubs -hehe-
Todd

Todd - I think I'm the only one who got it.
heheheh

TomsSVX · #11 08-02-2005, 10:40 AM

ok, just butterflied my head and i think I will be fine. I also just checked my account balance and saw that Ground Control has finally taken out the money for the coilovers. This hsould mean they were shipped yesterday or they will be today I will call them around 130 after they have opened... damn pacific standard time... and ask them if the order has left yet.

Tom

#12 08-02-2005, 12:53 PM

first off are u ok that had to hurt. when i was compressing mine. the compressor was built to the wall and i had the coils twist on me twice. u have to get them tight so they dont bust loose to the fore head. did the bolt action work are the nubs in the spot? congrats if they are. now the easy part is throwing the gc stuff on literally. dont forget washer in the rears. if u can get a size that would help me out a bunch. so im not buy fifty sizes to see what fits. my struts are on the car so i cant test sizes.

#13 08-02-2005, 03:52 PM

yo man wake up. can someone please go check on him. u are not suppose to sleep after a head contusion.

TomsSVX · #14 08-03-2005, 12:11 PM

ok, got the rears out of the car. Installed the one rear strut I have and I am taking a break before cutting the other. I need to wait until i get my other one from classic garage as they are waiting for the old one to get there before they ship the new one out to me. I am on hold for Ground Control as I forgot to ask for a tracking # for my coilovers. All going well I should be able to get the alignment done on tues and be finished. I wish I had all the parts in front of me now so I could just finish. I don't see this job being more than a 5 hour project but waiting on parts sux a lot

Tom

P.S. no physical injuries today.... at least not yet. and good call from David on using a large Pipe cutter. It makes such a nice even cut and with a simple file, You can take down the lip it makes inside the housing. The job is so uch easier this way than using a sawzall

Tom

TomsSVX · #15 08-03-2005, 12:20 PM

Ok, just got the tracking # from ground control and it looks like they will be here on Monday. Too bad I could not get them here by friday but oh well. Looks like I will be playing the waiting game. Monday night after work I will finish the install and tuesday after my softball game(yeah we are #1 and kickin butt in the playoffs so far) I will go get the alignment done. Since I will have nothing to do on the car tomorrow I will bring my wheels over to the shop and have them mount and balance them for me so they are ready as well. This way I am only sitting around waiting for an alignment on tues

Tom