GB: GROUND CONTROL + KONI SPORT Coilovers for Mazdaspeed 3!

[461_SS]

Originally Posted by gingermike man. I'm sure it's just shitty 275 in st. Petersburg, but it feels like I've got some bounce going on with some of these weird dips and stuff. gonna tighten up the rear shocks tomorrow, but I wonder if it's oversprung/underdamped? hmm. almost feels like maybe brief porpoising Oh and I'm clanks up front on like normal little bumps. OEM sway endlinks possible? Since I hz aftermarket swaybar

If the road is really bumpy the shocks definitely aren't underdamped. In fact they are bouncing over that would mean they are overdamped. At that point I would not worry about that. You could soften the rebound on these shocks which will help if it makes you uncomfortable. You cannot appreciate a nice suspension setup until you hit new pavement.

[Dumbguy]

Awesome! That you thank you thank you!

[jtday]

Originally Posted by gingermike man. I'm sure it's just shitty 275 in st. Petersburg, but it feels like I've got some bounce going on with some of these weird dips and stuff. gonna tighten up the rear shocks tomorrow, but I wonder if it's oversprung/underdamped? hmm. almost feels like maybe brief porpoising Oh and I'm clanks up front on like normal little bumps. OEM sway endlinks possible? Since I hz aftermarket swaybar

I think GC must set the rear rates so high in anticipation that most ppl wont have an aftermarket RSB? Could be a little high, but I imagine on autox/road course it's not an issue since the surface should be smooth.

Originally Posted by daafisch Well then I guess I'll just drink this Nugget Nectar I've been holding for you.

Umm, me want nuggy nectar! Wanna trade!?

[RPM]

UPDATE: Two more kits shipped today to B.D. and A.L. Orders for B.P. and D.L. are next up.

[justinsane87]

Just got my email, thanks guys!

[Chimmike]

Yeah, it's possible maybe the rears are overdamped. The road surface in St. Petersburg is horrendous.

But on smooth pavement, and on-ramps, it's so much improved over the worn out stock stuff it's absolutely incredible.

[daafisch]

Originally Posted by gingermike Yeah, it's possible maybe the rears are overdamped. The road surface in St. Petersburg is horrendous. But on smooth pavement, and on-ramps, it's so much improved over the worn out stock stuff it's absolutely incredible.

Even on my current setup (yellows/swifts ~37k miles), bad road surfaces can be awful.

[461_SS]

Ill trade you pa roads for your Florida roads. Our best roads are your worst roads haha.

[timmcc02]

Originally Posted by 461_SS Ill trade you pa roads for your Florida roads. Our best roads are your worst roads haha.

Aint that the truth, florida roads are the best

[Dimenus]

Originally Posted by timmcc02 Aint that the truth, florida roads are the best

I was impressed with SoCal when I was there. Though I was largely outside of Irvine. Wisconsin roads took a MASSIVE beating from this last winter. We had 3 NATOR guys blow out tires and two crack wheels over the winter. Though that could be fixed with driver mod.

[daafisch]

I have a feeling this winter was brutal on most roads. There are a lot more potholes than their usually is.

[timmcc02]

Originally Posted by Dimenus I was impressed with SoCal when I was there. Though I was largely outside of Irvine. Wisconsin roads took a MASSIVE beating from this last winter. We had 3 NATOR guys blow out tires and two crack wheels over the winter. Though that could be fixed with driver mod.

Ya some cities such as irvine have really nice roads but our freeways are junk especially going anywhere near L.A.

[Steezyms3]

Somebody help. I installed my brand new koni yellows with h&r springs and have a horrible clunck in the rear and the shocks don't ride as good as people make them seem but it could be these horrible florida roads also.

[[R]usty]

Originally Posted by Steezyms3 Somebody help. I installed my brand new koni yellows with h&r springs and have a horrible clunck in the rear and the shocks don't ride as good as people make them seem but it could be these horrible florida roads also.

Ummm... how is this related to this thread?

[Steezyms3]

Originally Posted by rustysurfsa Ummm... how is this related to this thread?

It's not. But if somebody has had a similar issue it would help.

[Chimmike]

your rear clunk could be from any of several things. rear sway endlinks, not installing the shock onto the top had securely, bad spring install, not setting the rear shocks properly, etc.

[Mattyhawk1]

I don't know if this will be useful to any of you trying to adjust your shocks, but see this link for detailed instructions.

http://www.koni-na.com/comp.cfm

EDIT: we have P/N 8040 rear shocks

[phate]

Does GC provide shock dyno plots with their kits? I'd be curious to see how they're setting these up. A "race" (or any good suspension) setup shouldn't be super stiff over bumps, it should allow the suspension to do work and actually absorb the high velocity bumps without upsetting the chassis. If it's bouncy on the low speed stuff, it could be underdamped on the low end and overdamped on the high end. Pretty much the opposite of what you want.

[Chimmike]

It's definitely not bouncy over low speed stuff...........but I should say the lousy ride i'm experiencing is on concrete interstate with lots of weird dips/drops/changes in concrete height. Most normal bumps/bridge connection sections are fine.

[- POD -]

Just received my tracking number.

I wanted to thank @RPM; for all the hard work in putting this group buy together and for the unenviable task of staying on top of GC to keep getting these kits out. Your customer service and follow up is amazing. Thank you.

[RPM]

Two more kits shipped today and at least one more is scheduled for tomorrow. Next on the list is M.S.

[gmoney542]

Yayyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!! My kit shipped Wednesday! This made a shitty day of being sick soooooooo much better.

Thank you @RPM; for your dedication to customer satisfaction and for setting up this group buy.

[Chimmike]

I'm wondering if I should fab up some limiting straps for the rear, cuz man, when you jack the car up, the spring separates like a good 6" from the upper perch.

[gmoney542]

Originally Posted by gingermike I'm wondering if I should fab up some limiting straps for the rear, cuz man, when you jack the car up, the spring separates like a good 6" from the upper perch.

I was thinking about trying to do the same thing when I install mine. With how often I have my car in the air I imagine it could get a bit annoying making sure the springs seat properly.

[[R]usty]

Originally Posted by gingermike I'm wondering if I should fab up some limiting straps for the rear, cuz man, when you jack the car up, the spring separates like a good 6" from the upper perch.

Make me one.

[Chimmike]

yeah I'm getting some clunk in the rear now as well as front, at low speed over imperfections. I wonder if I need front AND rear swaybar endlinks, since I haz aftermarket sways front and rear. ugh. lol. will back the rear onto ramps and shake things good, see if anything is loose.

[Chimmike]

To that end, I'm googling limiting straps, and all I can find are ones for off-road vehicles.

I've seen 'em on race cars. Someone's gotta make a set that is shorter than 12", lol.

edit: OMG GHETTO BATMAN
http://cobaltuniverse.net/topic/8275452/1/

[gmoney542]

8 Inch Black Triple Layer Limit Strap

How long do you think the strap would need to be?

They have 9, , 9.5, 10, 11, and 12 inch ones too.

EDIT: Found these too RDM Quad Wrap Limit Strap

[timmcc02]

Ya the first time i lowered it the springs werent aligned and it sounded like a shotgun going off in the shop lol

[[R]usty]

Well shit now I'm worried about the spring becoming unseated. Now that I'm thinking about my rear tires leave the ground a couple times a day usually when pulling into driveways. I'll join the search for a solution. Any idea what length we need?

[Helrich]

I'd be interested if anyone could get measurements.

[timmcc02]

Originally Posted by rustysurfsa Well shit now I'm worried about the spring becoming unseated. Now that I'm thinking about my rear tires leave the ground a couple times a day usually when pulling into driveways. I'll join the search for a solution. Any idea what length we need?

It will be fine they will settle in place real fast if they are off

[Helrich]

Originally Posted by timmcc02 It will be fine they will settle in place real fast if they are off

B-but muh rice...

[Chimmike]

The springs definitely aren't coming unseated with that much weight from these cars.

[yourname2221]

Those who have installed theirs; anything to note with the installation. Anything unusual or recommendations for set up?

[Jdraps13]

Originally Posted by RPM Two more kits shipped today and at least one more is scheduled for tomorrow. Next on the list is M.S.

Curious as to how many people were on the list and where I would be on that list, josh Drapeau cheers thanks guys

[RPM]

Originally Posted by Jdraps13 Curious as to how many people were on the list and where I would be on that list, josh Drapeau cheers thanks guys

There were 29 total and you were one of the last to order, so you're near the end. Also, since you're in Canada, your order will be shipped with all of the other CA orders to RPM, then shipped internationally from here. You should expect it to be another couple weeks.

[Jdraps13]

Originally Posted by RPM There were 29 total and you were one of the last to order, so you're near the end. Also, since you're in Canada, your order will be shipped with all of the other CA orders to RPM, then shipped internationally from here. You should expect it to be another couple weeks.

Great thanks a bunch

[chimneybear]

Originally Posted by RPM There were 29 total and you were one of the last to order, so you're near the end. Also, since you're in Canada, your order will be shipped with all of the other CA orders to RPM, then shipped internationally from here. You should expect it to be another couple weeks.

can i be the 30th and get group buy discount pretty please?

Missed out on this deal

[RPM]

Originally Posted by chimneybear can i be the 30th and get group buy discount pretty please? Missed out on this deal

Unfortunately, we can no longer honor the group buy pricing, as GC raised their price on this kit, but we can still get you a discount on the package. I'll shoot you a PM.