Installed B&G Suspension / Springs

Finally got a chance to install, B&G Springs by B&G Suspension. Didn't get to take much pics as i was in a hurry to install them.

Front, Front wipers had to be removed, plastic cowling, and metal tray underneath it. THEN you can get to the 3 top bolts on top of the strut tower. Sway bar bolt and lower 2 bolts that hold the strut and steering knuckle and 10mm for the brake lines, I rented a strut spring compressor from O'Reilly's for FREE (i.e. tool loaner program)

Rear, top tray and lower tray need to be removed, both panels need to be moved over so you can access the top of the 2 bolts of the strut, 1 is found on the lower section of the car, Lower shock mount is easy as it's 1 bolt.

Luckily i had a air compressor and air tools to make the job easy. No special tools besides the strut compressor was needed.

BEFORE/AFTER
25.75" Driverside front / 24.50"
26" Passenger front / 24.75"
25.25" rears / 24.75"

My car was in a accident and it was replaced with an aftermarket fender so my measurements might be off i.e. Driver/Passenger front. Also, i measured from the top of the wheel well to the ground.

Driving Impression:

I'm used to Eibach, H&R's, Ohlins, Full coilovers etc in my other race cars, but this is just a DAILY DRIVER, Ride is slightly stiffer but not that much, I re-used the stock TOURING shocks that have 90K on them, none of them were leaking and seemed to rebound as normal as i pushed them in and watch them come out.

Got an alignment today and got perfect stock tolerances for being lowered. I'm a racer at heart so this car obviously, didn't get any camber/toe/in/out.

Handling is greatly improved over stock, it doesn't see nose dive under hard braking and can handle the on/off ramps at a faster speed. Speed bumps aren't a problem but if you have the stock lower air dam you might want to change your approach angle.

EV to MOTOR it seems to react and transition smoother, Some say that that you MIGHT gain extra MPG since it's lowered, reduced drag underneath, etc. Maybe it's a MYTH but i'll keep an eye out and monitor my MPG closer. I'll update if needed.

I purchased this from: http://shop.tapautoparts.com/bg_suspension/bg_s2_sport_springs/921076/i-274062.aspx

They shipped these directly from B&G Suspension as they are located in San Diego, AS AM I. No shipping fees and shipped FAST & NO Sales Tax as the company i ordered from is in Las Vegas.

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I'm sticking with these STOCK 16" TOURING wheels and have NO plans on changing them. So, if you have the same setup, what would you recommend for wheel spacers? I Don't want to be considered HELLA FLUSH and def. don't want to ROLL the fenders. Let me know your thoughts on a SPACER? 5mm, 10mm, etc. If you are happy with them please post up a link of where you purchased from.

Thanks for looking!!

 

Thanks 'JustDidit' for your input and for your help on other stuff.

UPDATE: So i have about 500+ miles on the car so far and really enjoy the difference it made, It's fun to drive in the turns, although... not a race car but it's fun to carry more speed into the turns with minimal body roll. It's my wife's car so I had to teach her how to enter driveways without scrapin' the air dam. It's not slammed or near it but gives it a good stance. I do feel that i ride the rails in the Costco car wash. Lol .I believe that these springs B&G Springs are Linear rate compared to a progressive rated spring so feel the road (bumps) I'd rather have a controlled ride rather than a spongy boat feel.


I have the G7 Stiffener and noticed a difference compared to the stocker. I also noticed that the car feels like it has a slight understeer. Would the Cusco front brace help? Don't know if i would go as far as putting a front sway bar but since i'm this far i might as well. Please give me your thoughts.


BEFORE/AFTER/After 500+ Miles with the springs settled in.
25.75" Driverside front / 24.50" / 24.25"
26" Passenger front / 24.75" / 24.25
25.25" rears / 24.75" / 24.50"

Overall, i'm satisfied and would recommend these springs to anyone.

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Do you still have them? I'd like to try some out before picking some up. BTW, since you are local can you help me on the flasher relay so i can get me some flash backs? Thanks!!

 

Hit me up with your number, I'd like to see what would fit nice on mine.

 

Thanks!! Any links for the install on these bars? AND Don't tell me to search for it myself!! LOL

 

Thanks all. This is the most active thread on this forum. Any other forums worth visiting?


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