Installed Ground Control! Pics inside......
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Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... The install was straight foward and I had everything done in about 4-5 hours with some help from my boys
The GC front assembly
The GC's installed
The results!
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The GC front assembly
The GC's installed
The results!
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Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... Where did you get them and how much were they, I take it you can adjust it to get any ride height that you wnat. i was looking into the Eilbach pro -kit.
Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... How are they compared to the stockers? When adjusting them, is there some way to make sure every one is at the same level or do you just have to guess?
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Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... [quote]Originally posted by jimmypop13:
<strong>How are they compared to the stockers? When adjusting them, is there some way to make sure every one is at the same level or do you just have to guess?</strong><hr></blockquote>
They are firmer and more precise feeling than the stockers. Also to adjust....GC says every 8 threads is 1" either up or down. The adjusting for the rears can be done with the tires on and the car suspended enough to take the load off the springs. The front requires removing the tires to get ideal access to the assembly, but if you're fast I'm sure adjustments can be done in under 20 minutes.
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<strong>How are they compared to the stockers? When adjusting them, is there some way to make sure every one is at the same level or do you just have to guess?</strong><hr></blockquote>
They are firmer and more precise feeling than the stockers. Also to adjust....GC says every 8 threads is 1" either up or down. The adjusting for the rears can be done with the tires on and the car suspended enough to take the load off the springs. The front requires removing the tires to get ideal access to the assembly, but if you're fast I'm sure adjustments can be done in under 20 minutes.
<img src="graemlins/gr_chug.gif" border="0" alt="[chug]" />
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Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... would you mind possibly giving us a pic at full-drop? i wanna see how low this kit can go. I've said it before and i'll s it again.... your ride is bad ***!
-Ryan
-Ryan
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Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... [quote]Originally posted by mcflyz28:
<strong>Where did you get them and how much were they, I take it you can adjust it to get any ride height that you wnat. i was looking into the Eilbach pro -kit.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I got them from Ground-Control.com . They are $419 for our cars. Check it out.
<strong>Where did you get them and how much were they, I take it you can adjust it to get any ride height that you wnat. i was looking into the Eilbach pro -kit.</strong><hr></blockquote>
I got them from Ground-Control.com . They are $419 for our cars. Check it out.
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Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... [quote]Originally posted by 1FAST98Z:
<strong>would you mind possibly giving us a pic at full-drop? i wanna see how low this kit can go. I've said it before and i'll s it again.... your ride is bad ***!
-Ryan</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thanks Ryan, I'm going to be entering a show in a few months and I'll be sure to do some sample photo's at full drop. I'll post them and email you some.
<strong>would you mind possibly giving us a pic at full-drop? i wanna see how low this kit can go. I've said it before and i'll s it again.... your ride is bad ***!
-Ryan</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thanks Ryan, I'm going to be entering a show in a few months and I'll be sure to do some sample photo's at full drop. I'll post them and email you some.
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Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... hey im trying to mail u some questions, but ur email address isnt working
email me at ls1vettecya@aol.com, had some questions about the kit, thanks!
email me at ls1vettecya@aol.com, had some questions about the kit, thanks!
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Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... [quote]Originally posted by InSaneLs1:
<strong>hey im trying to mail u some questions, but ur email address isnt working
email me at ls1vettecya@aol.com, had some questions about the kit, thanks!</strong><hr></blockquote>
Sorry my old address is down while I'm in the middle of moving into my new home. You can reach me at dhayashi@energyhawaii.com.
<strong>hey im trying to mail u some questions, but ur email address isnt working
email me at ls1vettecya@aol.com, had some questions about the kit, thanks!</strong><hr></blockquote>
Sorry my old address is down while I'm in the middle of moving into my new home. You can reach me at dhayashi@energyhawaii.com.
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Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... [quote]Originally posted by spiesscj:
<strong>Where is the upper attachment point for the front shock? The stock location?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yes it bolts into the stock locations. The adjustable sleeve, spring, perch, and aluminum hat all fit on top of the assembly.
<strong>Where is the upper attachment point for the front shock? The stock location?</strong><hr></blockquote>
Yes it bolts into the stock locations. The adjustable sleeve, spring, perch, and aluminum hat all fit on top of the assembly.
Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... I love the hell outta my ground control kit!! Hey anyone who wants this kit can get it from www.ground-control.com and can get many custom options for whatever your needs are.
Heres my kit I have on my car.
http://www.freeweb.pdq.net/jeffreyco...x/DCP03168.JPG
http://freeweb.pdq.net/jeffreycollier/Baer/PICT0625.JPG
Heres my kit I have on my car.
http://www.freeweb.pdq.net/jeffreyco...x/DCP03168.JPG
http://freeweb.pdq.net/jeffreycollier/Baer/PICT0625.JPG
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Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... WOW!! Your setup is exactly what I've been wanting to do to my Black Z' - hood, spoiler, and chrome Zo6 rims.
Can you get the shocks adjustable like the HALS?
Nice setup!!
Eric
Can you get the shocks adjustable like the HALS?
Nice setup!!
Eric
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Re: Installed Ground Control! Pics inside...... [quote]Originally posted by Amarillo3:
<strong>WOW!! Your setup is exactly what I've been wanting to do to my Black Z' - hood, spoiler, and chrome Zo6 rims.
Can you get the shocks adjustable like the HALS?
Nice setup!!
Eric</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thanks, yeah you can use the Hal's with this set-up but I'm pretty sure they need to be lightly modified. GC told me the stock DeCarbon's and the Bilsteins are the only 2 shocks that can bolt right up with the GC set-up. Give them a call and talk to Frank he'll hook you up with the info you need to get going.
<strong>WOW!! Your setup is exactly what I've been wanting to do to my Black Z' - hood, spoiler, and chrome Zo6 rims.
Can you get the shocks adjustable like the HALS?
Nice setup!!
Eric</strong><hr></blockquote>
Thanks, yeah you can use the Hal's with this set-up but I'm pretty sure they need to be lightly modified. GC told me the stock DeCarbon's and the Bilsteins are the only 2 shocks that can bolt right up with the GC set-up. Give them a call and talk to Frank he'll hook you up with the info you need to get going.