Fin-Solo Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 So I spent a little over 9 hours at Austin's yesterday (actually we worked till a little past midnight). All to just chop 2 coils off the front springs. Anyways I LOVE the look I got, its lower than a stock 850's bumper is, and its wheel wells are about the same spacing, resulting in beautiful rake. Austin also got around to tinting my taillights, but the one picture I got, showed them completely blacked out, which isn't how they look. Anyways heres some pics. Austin Chopping one of the springs. Took this photo like 1 second before the spring broke free. Cutting off the useless coils leftover on the strut. Hard work resulted in losing more than 75% of the wheel gap, but not only that, the rake turned out PERFECT for what I wanted. Just to put it into perspective, I had about 7 inches of wheel gap in the front beforehand, and had mad reverse rake. One crappy picture showing the bumper height. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Nine hours? Did you use a nail file on the springs and q breast to tint the taillights? :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin-Solo Posted March 18, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 We had to pry apart 24 years of seized suspension. And Manually crank all the spring compressors xD.Heres a before and after shot. Its quite substantial. Before: After : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Austin H Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Yeah the bolts were no joke. There were like 5 that needed removal too. 850's are way easier. Glad it worked out. I didn't realize the drop was that much. Still needs lower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-townS70 Posted March 18, 2011 Report Share Posted March 18, 2011 Looks good, now all you need is a big fat turbo under the hood We need to get the gang together before ipd. You guys going to the tsunami relief car show at pir? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin-Solo Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 I would go but I will be in California during that time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamdrives Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Nice work, looks sharp. Always nice to see a good looking 240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fin-Solo Posted March 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Thanks man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tommy. Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Looks good taylor! Get rid of those ugly ass wheels before I barf..... Otherwise the stance is getting there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Atom Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Looks really good! It's worth the work. I really love my 240. Keep it up. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue850T5 Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 Looks great. Hows the ride now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jippi 855 GLT Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 nice. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vagabond Posted March 19, 2011 Report Share Posted March 19, 2011 When are you taking another coil off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Distort Posted March 20, 2011 Report Share Posted March 20, 2011 Looks good, needs more low. I'll post pics of my 760 wagon tomorrow, just got the rear set how I need it, ditched the nivomats for air-adjustable. Just half a coil more on the front and I think we're good till I get camber plates. I love the 240's slammed, but eventually you have to shorten the strut housing, makes it a pain in the butt. Another coil requires removal And as far as cheap coilovers.... http://forums.turbobricks.com/showthread.php?t=85793 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FCP Euro Posted March 21, 2011 Report Share Posted March 21, 2011 I can't believe it took so long. I am not surprised at all but damn. Anyway, it looks fantastic and personally, I think it should have been like that from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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