ground control

andywho · 06-17-2007, 11:11 PM

does anyone on this site have ground control setup?

i'm looking for adjustable ride height.

Highrev1 · 06-17-2007, 11:21 PM

PM Toxis I know he got a set of em I dunno if he installed them though.

andywho · 06-18-2007, 08:13 AM

no one eles have ground controls?
do anyone know were i can get them?

AdvancedPersonalConcept · 06-18-2007, 12:14 PM

Ground Control has a set available for the stock shocks. Part number is #4536.01. :)

andywho · 06-18-2007, 07:37 PM

thanks i might go with these and upgrade to koni yellows

andywho · 06-18-2007, 07:39 PM

can i order them? does anyone know what kind of springs come with them??

civsnake · 06-18-2007, 07:43 PM

The ground control kit currently available is matched to the stock shocks. When Koni releases the sport dampers, ground control will make a new setup with stiffer spring rates to match the harder dampers.

andywho · 06-18-2007, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by civsnake

The ground control kit currently available is matched to the stock shocks. When Koni releases the sport dampers, ground control will make a new setup with stiffer spring rates to match the harder dampers.

so should i wait to get the ground control till koni comes out with there yellows?

and whats the make of the springs for the ground control that is available now?

Highrev1 · 06-18-2007, 08:09 PM

THeir Eibach springs, as long as the damper housing is the dame diameter as the stock ones then the aftermarket dampers should work with new springs on the standard kit. We don't know this yet until konis are released.
With any luck they will be the same and all you will need to do is replace the springs which is fairly inexpensive.
To be for sure though I would wait.

http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34269

***Sirbelch*** · 06-18-2007, 08:14 PM

Uhhhhhhh, don't you have koni's on your car Highrev? Do you sell the GC coilovers on your site too? (plug for you :)

Highrev1 · 06-18-2007, 08:18 PM

I did, but mine were a totally custom setup. Double adjustable and inserts for the front stock strut housings. Reall trick setup

Fixed

***Sirbelch*** · 06-18-2007, 10:59 PM

did you paint them yello then? cause i could have swore that in the pick you showed me they were yellow.

How come you dont have the GC on your car yet? I was gonna wait for the full GC coilovers but i'm weak and couldn't wait.

Highrev1 · 06-18-2007, 11:10 PM

Yeah Koni's are yellow. They came that way see in the pick that extra was welded on and then re sprayed by koni.

Why don't I have koni's. Well we ran in G-Stock with the car last year to see if it could be competitive against the mini coppers and NOPE

I guess I don't have them cause I am just toooooo busy on here helping you to install them

I will get them as soon as my moton's come in

I wish I will get em I am just waiting cause as it sits now the car is not terrible and I am still able to have fun with it, unless the A/C is on. Although I do complain daily about how the car is :) I will do somthing Stupid suspension wise very soon

You won't be dissappointed

Toxis · 06-19-2007, 12:56 AM

I have the GC's for stock struts on now. They're nice seeing it's Eibach springs but I'm not happy with how they fit. The rears seem too short. If I lift the car off the ground say on a lift or to adjust something/install the rear sway or whatever, the rear springs pop out of placement and it's a royal pain to get them back where they sit flush. I get a lot of noises right now but it's getting better since they're breaking in (been on for 3 weeks or so now). I do have to say that I'm not happy with how high the rears go. Literally at it's highest setting, there's not even half a finger's gap. So adjustable up front yes. Rears can only go tucked really.

dt07Si · 06-19-2007, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxis

I have the GC's for stock struts on now. They're nice seeing it's Eibach springs but I'm not happy with how they fit. The rears seem too short. If I lift the car off the ground say on a lift or to adjust something/install the rear sway or whatever, the rear springs pop out of placement and it's a royal pain to get them back where they sit flush. I get a lot of noises right now but it's getting better since they're breaking in (been on for 3 weeks or so now). I do have to say that I'm not happy with how high the rears go. Literally at it's highest setting, there's not even half a finger's gap. So adjustable up front yes. Rears can only go tucked really.

Hmmm interesting. It's nice to finally here some input on them.

Toxis · 06-19-2007, 01:12 AM

the ride is rougher than stock by quite a bit. It really gets bouncy at times. Another FYI.

andywho · 06-19-2007, 09:32 AM

damn. did you ever thought about getting any other aftermarket springs toxis? it might help with the bouncing issue and the rear tucking

Rolow · 06-19-2007, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Toxis

the ride is rougher than stock by quite a bit. It really gets bouncy at times. Another FYI.

Do you know what the spring rates are?

Sounds like your not happy with the spring rates that came in your kit. Looks like the GC site lists them at $60 a set. If you plan on buying new struts you might want to wait before buying new spring rates.

Any pictures of you set up?

***Sirbelch*** · 06-19-2007, 04:40 PM

A stiffer spring rate (doesn't sound like what you want but...) might get the back end a little higher off the ground.

***Sirbelch*** · 06-19-2007, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Highrev1

Yeah Koni's are yellow. They came that way see in the pick that extra was welded on and then re sprayed by koni.

Why don't I have koni's. Well we ran in G-Stock with the car last year to see if it could be competitive against the mini coppers and NOPE

I guess I don't have them cause I am just toooooo busy on here helping you to install them

I will get them as soon as my moton's come in

I wish I will get em I am just waiting cause as it sits now the car is not terrible and I am still able to have fun with it, unless the A/C is on. Although I do complain daily about how the car is :) I will do somthing Stupid suspension wise very soon

You won't be dissappointed

What are you gonna do? tell me tell me tell me.

How do you plan to take out dem Mini's? I've read else where that they are tought little buggers.

06-17-2007, 11:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
andywho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,117 andy iTrader: 0 / 0%	ground control does anyone on this site have ground control setup? i'm looking for adjustable ride height.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Automatic Climate Control threads merged	dpnvektor	Do It Yourself Articles	178	10-07-2008 07:15 PM
ground control?	jb07si	Suspension and Brakes	3	04-05-2007 03:48 PM
Ground Control Coilovers?	pdiddy2386	Suspension and Brakes	6	01-13-2007 04:37 PM
Intalling cruise control in a LX sedan	Bicudo2	Do It Yourself Articles	8	06-08-2006 10:01 AM
05 Si Ground Control Coil-Overs	Groundcontrol	Suspension and Brakes	2	05-24-2006 01:34 AM

06-17-2007, 11:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,801 iTrader: 1 / 100%	PM Toxis I know he got a set of em I dunno if he installed them though.

06-18-2007, 08:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
andywho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,117 andy iTrader: 0 / 0%	no one eles have ground controls? do anyone know were i can get them?

06-18-2007, 12:14 PM	#4 (permalink)
AdvancedPersonalConcept Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Suckramento Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Ground Control has a set available for the stock shocks. Part number is #4536.01. :)

06-18-2007, 07:37 PM	#5 (permalink)
andywho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,117 andy iTrader: 0 / 0%	thanks i might go with these and upgrade to koni yellows

06-18-2007, 07:39 PM	#6 (permalink)
andywho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,117 andy iTrader: 0 / 0%	can i order them? does anyone know what kind of springs come with them??

06-18-2007, 07:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
civsnake Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pasadena. South of the 210. Age: 26 Posts: 2,370 English Classassin iTrader: 1 / 100%	The ground control kit currently available is matched to the stock shocks. When Koni releases the sport dampers, ground control will make a new setup with stiffer spring rates to match the harder dampers.

06-18-2007, 08:09 PM	#9 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,801 iTrader: 1 / 100%	THeir Eibach springs, as long as the damper housing is the dame diameter as the stock ones then the aftermarket dampers should work with new springs on the standard kit. We don't know this yet until konis are released. With any luck they will be the same and all you will need to do is replace the springs which is fairly inexpensive. To be for sure though I would wait. http://www.8thcivic.com/forums/showthread.php?t=34269

06-18-2007, 08:14 PM	#10 (permalink)
*Sirbelch* Louder than 4 F404-GE-400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vacaville CA Age: 27 Posts: 5,636 Paul iTrader: 1 / 100%	Uhhhhhhh, don't you have koni's on your car Highrev? Do you sell the GC coilovers on your site too? (plug for you :)

06-18-2007, 08:18 PM	#11 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,801 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I did, but mine were a totally custom setup. Double adjustable and inserts for the front stock strut housings. Reall trick setup Fixed

06-18-2007, 10:59 PM	#12 (permalink)
*Sirbelch* Louder than 4 F404-GE-400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vacaville CA Age: 27 Posts: 5,636 Paul iTrader: 1 / 100%	did you paint them yello then? cause i could have swore that in the pick you showed me they were yellow. How come you dont have the GC on your car yet? I was gonna wait for the full GC coilovers but i'm weak and couldn't wait.

06-18-2007, 11:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
Highrev1 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: PM me NothernNJ Installs/Details Posts: 3,801 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Yeah Koni's are yellow. They came that way see in the pick that extra was welded on and then re sprayed by koni. Why don't I have koni's. Well we ran in G-Stock with the car last year to see if it could be competitive against the mini coppers and NOPE I guess I don't have them cause I am just toooooo busy on here helping you to install them I will get them as soon as my moton's come in I wish I will get em I am just waiting cause as it sits now the car is not terrible and I am still able to have fun with it, unless the A/C is on. Although I do complain daily about how the car is :) I will do somthing Stupid suspension wise very soon You won't be dissappointed

06-19-2007, 12:56 AM	#14 (permalink)
Toxis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Italy Of Course! Age: 29 Posts: 3,799 Even Women Aren't Safe iTrader: 10 / 100%	I have the GC's for stock struts on now. They're nice seeing it's Eibach springs but I'm not happy with how they fit. The rears seem too short. If I lift the car off the ground say on a lift or to adjust something/install the rear sway or whatever, the rear springs pop out of placement and it's a royal pain to get them back where they sit flush. I get a lot of noises right now but it's getting better since they're breaking in (been on for 3 weeks or so now). I do have to say that I'm not happy with how high the rears go. Literally at it's highest setting, there's not even half a finger's gap. So adjustable up front yes. Rears can only go tucked really.

06-19-2007, 01:12 AM	#16 (permalink)
Toxis Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Italy Of Course! Age: 29 Posts: 3,799 Even Women Aren't Safe iTrader: 10 / 100%	the ride is rougher than stock by quite a bit. It really gets bouncy at times. Another FYI.

06-19-2007, 09:32 AM	#17 (permalink)
andywho Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1,117 andy iTrader: 0 / 0%	damn. did you ever thought about getting any other aftermarket springs toxis? it might help with the bouncing issue and the rear tucking

06-19-2007, 04:40 PM	#19 (permalink)
*Sirbelch* Louder than 4 F404-GE-400 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Vacaville CA Age: 27 Posts: 5,636 Paul iTrader: 1 / 100%	A stiffer spring rate (doesn't sound like what you want but...) might get the back end a little higher off the ground.