Oh, I need one of those hats!

 

Go to the Street or Track website order a bunch of really cool parts and Shaun will send you a hat easy! thats what I did.

 

Looks like you've got a solid plan.

 

We will see!

I am interested in the differences in shocks(Bilstein vs Koni) and being able to use a lower spring rate to achieve the same function as before with the added benefits of longer shock etc

Chris

 

I'm also curious at the difference. I have the non coil over with Sport Bilsteins. I'm pretty happy with it. If I had to take a guess, on the street I think the big difference will be in ride quality. On the track my guess it'll offer a little more control with it's longer shocks running cooler.

 

That is what I am guessing as well. Shaun is interested in my review too going from the system you and I have, to going coilover. I suspect there are few that have been silly enough to spend the money twice

Chris

 

Well so far frustrated with the conversion. I got all of it put together and on the ground, it looked pretty severe with the camber. This was using the same shims(just small one on the both sides to get me -.5 camber) as was done with the previous SOT arms that was aligned correctly before.

Took it to the alignment shop and they said I was sitting at almost -4 degrees. The only way to get it corrected is to disassemble the front end and extend the arms. Disappointed honestly. Because that is going to cost me $$$. Wish Shaun would have them sent all the same to prevent this from occurring. Measure everything if you are doing a conversion or upgrading to prevent the unnecessary costs for additional labor.

@Shaun @ Street or Track

Chris

 

Well so far frustrated with the conversion. I got all of it put together and on the ground, it looked pretty severe with the camber. This was using the same shims(just small one on the both sides to get me -.5 camber) as was done with the previous SOT arms that was aligned correctly before.

Chris

Didn't you compare the previous UCA length with the new ones?

 

Hey Chris, just wondering if you had the chance to re-set your control arms? I'm looking forward to the road report.

 

Did you adjust the Heims at the end of the control arm or are they all the way in?

I have not, it will have to wait about another month.

I did get the toe set close to spec...I have a 70 mile trip to make this weekend with -3.5 degrees of camber 🤣 and then the car will be towed to my new home in Texas.

Once there I will extend the heims 1/2" per @Shaun @ Street or Track to get them the same length as his previous arms. Then I will drive it extensively after one more alignment and give updates.

It wont be a true apples to apple comparison but close as I replaced the Koni's with Bilstein's all around.

Really excited to find out, but packing and getting ready for the move has pushed this back a bit.

Chris

 

Did you adjust the Heims at the end of the control arm or are they all the way in?

 

Good luck on a smooth move.

 

Thank you!!

 

Good luck with the move as well.

 

Traveled 70 miles without a hitch. Didn’t look too closely at the tires but I think they survived ok. One step closer to Texas!!

Initial thoughts, I do prefer the Bilsteins over the Koni’s which were great! Feels more planted.

In a month or two I’ll have a full review.

Chris

 

Good Luck with the move, Keep us posted.