Espelir GT spring install questions!!!!! HELP!
Jun 2, 2007, 11:43 AM
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Espelir GT spring install questions!!!!! HELP!
I just installed my Espelir GT springs. Last night I did the fronts, and this morning I rolled the rear fenders and installed the rear springs.
The fronts went fine, had them done in about an hour. The rears went fine also, but on the rears I had to mount the spring with the "espelir" emblem upside down in order to fit properly. So now I am questioning the front! Does the "espelir" stamp go right side up or upside down in the front???
I have the front back apart, and my thinking is that the "espelir" stamp goes right side up in the front. Feedback anyone so I can get her back on the road???
The fronts went fine, had them done in about an hour. The rears went fine also, but on the rears I had to mount the spring with the "espelir" emblem upside down in order to fit properly. So now I am questioning the front! Does the "espelir" stamp go right side up or upside down in the front???
I have the front back apart, and my thinking is that the "espelir" stamp goes right side up in the front. Feedback anyone so I can get her back on the road???
Jun 3, 2007, 08:27 PM
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When I installed mine I had the espelir lettering "upside down" on 2 of the four, either front or rear. I don't remember exactly which ones were "upside down" though, sorry. I did a search when i installed it and other people had the same situation.
Jul 31, 2007, 11:27 AM
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umm....
i think we do.
we only have the fronts inverted, wheres STIs have all 4.
Articlefrom Automobile magazine:
"The Evolution uses the same basic suspension layout as the Lancer, with a strut-type front end and a multi-link rear, but it shares few actual pieces. Up front, there's a strut-tower cross-brace to stiffen the mounting points. There are larger-diameter, gas-charged inverted struts, forged aluminum lower control arms and front knuckles (in place of steel), a lower-control-arm connecting bar, and a 0.9-inch-diameter anti-roll bar. The power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering has a quicker 13:1 ratio. The track is wider than a regular Lancer's, too."
LINK:
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...itsubishi_evo/
Edmunds specs:
Model Year: 2006
Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Lancer Evolution
Style: IX
Base Price: $31,994
Price as Tested: $35,114
Drive Type: AWD
Transmission Type: 5-speed-manual
Displacement (liters): 2.0
Engine Type: turbocharged inline four
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 286 @ 6,500
Torque (ft-lb @ rpm): 289 @ 3,500
Braking System: Four-wheel ventilated disc
Steering System: Power rack and pinion
Suspension Type (front): MacPherson inverted strut w/ stabilizer bar & strut tower brace
Suspension Type (rear): Multilink wishbone w/ stabilizer bar
LINK:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...6/pageId=68445
i think we do.
we only have the fronts inverted, wheres STIs have all 4.
Articlefrom Automobile magazine:
"The Evolution uses the same basic suspension layout as the Lancer, with a strut-type front end and a multi-link rear, but it shares few actual pieces. Up front, there's a strut-tower cross-brace to stiffen the mounting points. There are larger-diameter, gas-charged inverted struts, forged aluminum lower control arms and front knuckles (in place of steel), a lower-control-arm connecting bar, and a 0.9-inch-diameter anti-roll bar. The power-assisted rack-and-pinion steering has a quicker 13:1 ratio. The track is wider than a regular Lancer's, too."
LINK:
http://www.automobilemag.com/reviews...itsubishi_evo/
Edmunds specs:
Model Year: 2006
Make: Mitsubishi
Model: Lancer Evolution
Style: IX
Base Price: $31,994
Price as Tested: $35,114
Drive Type: AWD
Transmission Type: 5-speed-manual
Displacement (liters): 2.0
Engine Type: turbocharged inline four
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 286 @ 6,500
Torque (ft-lb @ rpm): 289 @ 3,500
Braking System: Four-wheel ventilated disc
Steering System: Power rack and pinion
Suspension Type (front): MacPherson inverted strut w/ stabilizer bar & strut tower brace
Suspension Type (rear): Multilink wishbone w/ stabilizer bar
LINK:
http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do...6/pageId=68445
Last edited by Dr.Sound; Jul 31, 2007 at 11:29 AM.
Jul 31, 2007, 11:30 AM
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and u drive an STI?? 
Model Year: 2006
Make: Subaru
Model: Impreza WRX STI
Style: w/ Gold-Painted Wheels
Base Price: $32,995
Price as Tested: $32,995
Drive Type: AWD
Transmission Type: 6-speed manual
Displacement (liters): 2.5
Engine Type: turbocharged, horizontally-opposed four-cylinder
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 300 @ 6,000
Torque (ft-lb @ rpm): 300 @ 4,000
Braking System: four-wheel ventilated disc
Steering System: power rack and pinion
Suspension Type (front): MacPherson inverted struts w/ stabilizer bar
Suspension Type (rear): MacPherson inverted struts w/ stabilizer bar
Model Year: 2006
Make: Subaru
Model: Impreza WRX STI
Style: w/ Gold-Painted Wheels
Base Price: $32,995
Price as Tested: $32,995
Drive Type: AWD
Transmission Type: 6-speed manual
Displacement (liters): 2.5
Engine Type: turbocharged, horizontally-opposed four-cylinder
Horsepower (hp @ rpm): 300 @ 6,000
Torque (ft-lb @ rpm): 300 @ 4,000
Braking System: four-wheel ventilated disc
Steering System: power rack and pinion
Suspension Type (front): MacPherson inverted struts w/ stabilizer bar
Suspension Type (rear): MacPherson inverted struts w/ stabilizer bar
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Jul 31, 2007, 11:35 AM
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i just recently did this install as well...yes...the espiler logo was upside down on mine as well.... there was no way to mount the rear any other way...
Jul 31, 2007, 11:45 AM
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how is the ride after u installed GTs?
i'm in process of picking out springs, and GTs seem like the best choice (unless i decide to go with coilovers).
i'm in process of picking out springs, and GTs seem like the best choice (unless i decide to go with coilovers).
Jul 31, 2007, 11:46 AM
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oh, and i believe ALL rally and rally-inspired cars have inverted struts. either front or all. that design absorbs impacts much better, with minimal damage to the strut.
Aug 5, 2007, 09:57 PM
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just did mine this weekend and noticed the same....but the springs wont go in any other way so i figured it was right....good to know that everybody is the same way., the ride seems stiffer., almost feels like when i first drove the evo.
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thats weird, i had to install both of mine with the name upside down because the front springs wouldnt sit flush in unless it was upside down..and the back was also upside down..by the way do you guys have any clunking sounds? and also did u guys cut the bumpstops?
