Going up on blocks for mods.
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Those measurements work when half the car (rear half) is on jackstands!
I have some major adjusting to do on the fronts.
That 5.25" I had dropped to 2.8"!
At least I have adjustment, but major winding on the C wrench.
The good news is that the new clutch is just what I wanted (so far).
I can sip it from a dead stop and it doesn't chatter.
This is with NO RUBBER DOUGHNUT either.
The solid coupling that comes with the driveshaft gives one pause, but it works as does the driveshaft.
The UMI motor mounts transfer more vibration, BFD.
Not so bad I want to yank them out, but definitely more vibs then the UUC's.
The exhaust is sounding better, but nothing was done except a reseal of all the gaskets.
Bad news is I think the ABS unit gulped some air, so I may have to take it in for a proper bleeding via Tech II.
The brakes work, but the pedal doesn't feel right.
The rear strut bearings haven't had a workout so no comments yet.
I do think that getting rid of the rubber bushings does help dial in the spring preload.
That was it for today.
Tomorrow, adjustments.
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Got it adjusted.
Rears are about 4.25-4.5" from rim to fender lip
Fronts are about 4.5-5" from rim to fender lip.
Not at the extremes as far as adjustment, but the first spring on the front is compressed.
Rears are about 4.25-4.5" from rim to fender lip
Fronts are about 4.5-5" from rim to fender lip.
Not at the extremes as far as adjustment, but the first spring on the front is compressed.
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Someone over on cadillacforums.com was commenting about having to guess at the ride height settings for the KWs. Mine came with 2 sets of instructions - 1 set for the install, and 1 set that detailed how/where to set the ride height. I measured the ride height before I jacked the car up, figured out how much lower I wanted it to be, set the spring perches per KW's instructions, and it was basically dead nuts where it was supposed to be. I've been through the guessing technique with GC coil-overs on my Subaru, so the specific instructions were definitely nice to have.
Did your KWs not come with that second set of instructions that I linked above?
Did your KWs not come with that second set of instructions that I linked above?
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The KW's came with instructions.
My mistake was measuring the before and after distance (front) while the rear was supported on jack stands.
DOH!
Took the V for a drive last night.
Clutch is bitchin.
There are a whole lot of new sympathetic vibrations and I am sure the motor mounts attributed to this.
My mistake was measuring the before and after distance (front) while the rear was supported on jack stands.
DOH!
Took the V for a drive last night.
Clutch is bitchin.
There are a whole lot of new sympathetic vibrations and I am sure the motor mounts attributed to this.
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I like it!
Spent a couple of hours and modified the shifter mount to give more clearance for the driveshaft.
I don't want to ***** that thing up!
Got a chance to put a few more miles on it this morning.
Definitely a stiffer "feel" to it and more responsive to steering wheel input (that could be due to new rear tires ergo the good back tires went on the front).
Drive train noise isn't any better or worse then what it was, although there are a couple of new cabin rattles I have to chase down.
The new driveshaft is ****.
Car sits just a little lower then what it used to (stock), but not as low as it can go, kudos to the KW's.
The BEST part is the new clutch.
Now I can take off from a dead stop, feed in power (I couldn't before without major chatter!) and slip the clutch enough to get a smooth launch.
What a difference!
Spent a couple of hours and modified the shifter mount to give more clearance for the driveshaft.
I don't want to ***** that thing up!
Got a chance to put a few more miles on it this morning.
Definitely a stiffer "feel" to it and more responsive to steering wheel input (that could be due to new rear tires ergo the good back tires went on the front).
Drive train noise isn't any better or worse then what it was, although there are a couple of new cabin rattles I have to chase down.
The new driveshaft is ****.
Car sits just a little lower then what it used to (stock), but not as low as it can go, kudos to the KW's.
The BEST part is the new clutch.
Now I can take off from a dead stop, feed in power (I couldn't before without major chatter!) and slip the clutch enough to get a smooth launch.
What a difference!
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Heavy: so the fix for the driveshaft was basically having them move the weights to a different location and all is well?
Any issues with heat and exhaust clearance on the shaft?
Any issues with heat and exhaust clearance on the shaft?
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Someone over on cadillacforums.com was commenting about having to guess at the ride height settings for the KWs. Mine came with 2 sets of instructions - 1 set for the install, and 1 set that detailed how/where to set the ride height. I measured the ride height before I jacked the car up, figured out how much lower I wanted it to be, set the spring perches per KW's instructions, and it was basically dead nuts where it was supposed to be. I've been through the guessing technique with GC coil-overs on my Subaru, so the specific instructions were definitely nice to have.
Did your KWs not come with that second set of instructions that I linked above?
Did your KWs not come with that second set of instructions that I linked above?