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May 10, 2008, 09:57 AM

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take a picture. did you get yours with the standard rates?

- drew

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May 10, 2008, 10:33 AM

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I installed them just as seen in this thread, except for my threading in the front is far lower. As you can see they hit the rear control arm while the car is up.

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...riant+pictures

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May 10, 2008, 10:37 AM

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and mine do have the standard rates. Until tonight when Robispec gives me new ones. Im using Tein upper mounts on the front and rear btw.

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May 10, 2008, 12:13 PM

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why don't u post pics. and are you sure u bought KWs for EVO and not for some other car ?

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May 10, 2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by EvoJedi77

and mine do have the standard rates. Until tonight when Robispec gives me new ones. Im using Tein upper mounts on the front and rear btw.

the mount is the problem.....on the rear...funny you didn't mention it before...see you later today

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May 10, 2008, 02:57 PM

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the mount is the problem.....on the rear...funny you didn't mention it before...see you later today

Ya I was looking at how huge they are.. Asked a buddy of mine if he thought it was what was causing it, cuz I thought it might be and he said I want them that thick up there because thats where all the loads going..We'll figure it out when I see you I guess. Thanks Robert

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May 11, 2008, 01:42 AM

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Just got back from Robispec, hes the man. Just to let everyone know:

Tein pillowball mounts in the rear are made for 65mm springs, when the KW coilovers come with 60mm springs. Robi shaved down the springs and the mounts to make them fit correctly, which fixed the height issue.

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Robi > Mueller. Had to say it. Its true.

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May 11, 2008, 02:52 AM

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we all knew that.

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May 11, 2008, 03:00 AM

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Nice to meet you, and glad Robi was able to help you out despite me babbling at him incessantly and keeping you there. Hope to see you out at the track sometime.

-Adam

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May 11, 2008, 05:39 AM

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nice work Robi!

however I was also surprised how close the rear spring perch is to the control arm... I guess KW didn't have much choice here... I guess making the spring smaller could have done the trick

stock top hats on the rear FTW

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May 11, 2008, 06:28 PM

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Nice to meet you, and glad Robi was able to help you out despite me babbling at him incessantly and keeping you there. Hope to see you out at the track sometime.

-Adam

haha not a problem, hope to c u at the track too

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May 11, 2008, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by EvoJedi77

Could you show me exactly where I should be adjusting it by..? I did it like the install manual said, but just want to be sure. I want it AS LOW AS POSSIBLE. Like NO wheel gap. Im afraid I may have made a big mistake with the KW coilovers...I bet Robi will be able to fix somethin up for me though..

You should have gotten coilovers that were dual height adjustable (either strut body turns, or you compress the spring).. I don't believe the KW's are - those coilovers were made for handling performance, not looks. Nevertheless, nice to know that the tein rear top hats have compatibility issues with the KW coils.

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