hitmanws6

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I had nothing to do today so i figured id knock these mods out. Total time with an oil change, lunch and going to Kragen to buy a missing socket was just under 4 hours. This was my first shock install btw

Before Heater Hose:


After:



Bilsteins:

Striker

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Nice. Did you notice any difference at all after doing the heater hose mod? Any sounds that weren't there before? Rougher ride?

hitmanws6

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i havent driven it enough to know, i just took it around the block. the rear felt a lot tighter

RAWPWR3

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Nice, some konis up front with the stock springs on the lower perch would compliment the rears' stance.

hitmanws6

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i have the front bilsteins, but no time to do them

RAWPWR3

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Gotcha, do those have a lower perch as well?

hitmanws6

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i believe so

ZexGX

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They do not.

hitmanws6

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oh yeah, i remember reading you have to reuse your stock one. thanks for reminding me Zex

RAWPWR3

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Oh well, just gives you a reason to get springs later on down the road.

naperws6

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Looks good I did it to my Hawk and I noticed a difference very harsh ride. The heater mod looked good but the rearend felt like when i would hit a bump that the rear end was not following the car. So I bought some strano springs and am much happier.

hitmanws6

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i went over a few speed bumps. im amazed how fast the rear responds now. my old deCarbons has 197 K so i knew nothing else

naperws6

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Maybe my Koni adjustable shocks were not on the right setting. Glad your
T/A has a better ride than mine with the hose mod. congrats

Blacked_Out_SS

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dumb question i know.....but what is the heater hose mod???
nice T/A BTW......

hitmanws6

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you take your rear springs out, take out the rubber isolator that sits on top of them, coil heater hose around the top of the spring, then put the spring back in place. lowers the car 1/2-3/4 of an inch and takes on time at all

ZexGX

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What I meant was I don't think that there is a "lower perch" for Bilsteins. Only Koni SA's have that...

Remove rear springs and upper isolator
Take 1/2" ID heater hose and insert around upper spring coil. Reinstall spring without factory upper isolator.

porksoda

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Just a hint for when you replace the front shocks...PACK THE CUP ON TOP WITH GREASE!!!!! I replaced my shocks with Bilsteins like 3years and 10k-15k miles ago and when I went to pu the new BMR springs in this weekend the top shock nut was rusted to hell! Plus I live in New Mexico where it hardly ever rains and there is never moisture in the air. I sure did pack it with grease this time after putting the new springs in.

'00_Z

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Looks good, I need shocks too and will most likely do the heater hose mod then. Hows the shifter handle working out for ya Hitman?

Striker

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So did you put the isolator back in if it was so bad?

Did anyone else do this mod and notice a big difference. Im sure their in there for a reason.

keith_AE2010

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Yeah, the reason is to cut noise.
Its a good mod for cheap. And like most other mods, its not right for everyone. But, this one is good if you do it right to avoid squeaking.