Anyone with coilovers on a 9g?

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06-07-2011, 01:49 PM
josh.chaos

Anyone with coilovers on a 9g?

Hey, Ive searched for the last three hours and I cant find one single picture of a 9g with coilovers. Now, a couple of people have said that the 4g eclipse coilovers will fit, but wheres the photographic proof? I'm getting ready to part out my corolla (lose the coilovers, intake, exhaust, etc, etc...) so that it can become my wifes daily driver, and then make the 9g galant mine. I am having second thoughts though.
I already bought a set of c4 vette rims and tires, and Id like to slam it... My budget is $1200 though, so I cant go with air... so please, if you have a 9g with coilovers please post some pics and info on what modifications were necessary, how they held up, what brand, how low they go on the galant, etc...

Thank you in advance :)

edit: I just found these, but nobody on here has talked about them... do these really exist?

http://www.shocks-coilovers.com/KSpo...t--290299.html

http://www.shocks-coilovers.com/D2_R...t--165252.html
06-07-2011, 08:32 PM
monnewbie3

Hey man,

I just contacted BC racing for coilovers, I said that eclipse coilovers may fit, they need measurements to confirm.

I'll be posting a new thread here soon with their reply after I get measurements to confirm or deny if the coilovers have the same mounts.

Cheers,

-M
06-07-2011, 08:34 PM
QnzMostWanted

4g eclipse suspension fit the 9g Galant, nuff said
06-07-2011, 08:42 PM
Galantman03

BINGO^ but for your satisfaction, you could go to napa, and compare part numbers of a 4g and 9g struts, just for kicks and giggles.. they will be the same though
06-08-2011, 12:44 AM
josh.chaos

Quote:

Originally Posted by monnewbie3

Hey man,

I just contacted BC racing for coilovers, I said that eclipse coilovers may fit, they need measurements to confirm.

I'll be posting a new thread here soon with their reply after I get measurements to confirm or deny if the coilovers have the same mounts.

Cheers,

-M

I really appreciate it, I contacted ksportusa and they havent gotten back to me yet. cant wait to hear what they say.

Quote:

Originally Posted by QnzMostWanted

4g eclipse suspension fit the 9g Galant, nuff said

Measurement wise, yes, stock wise, yes...

Quote:

Originally Posted by Galantman03

BINGO^ but for your satisfaction, you could go to napa, and compare part numbers of a 4g and 9g struts, just for kicks and giggles.. they will be the same though

I did. Part numbers are mostly the same, but... The eclipse has a curb weight of 3274 lbs and the galant has a curb weight of 3428 lbs. And I know that the weight distribution has to be different. This being said, the coilovers were designed for the eclipse. I was inquiring as to how well they fit/lasted/settled. I dont want to find out that they wear out extremely quick given different weight and balance than what they were designed for.
06-08-2011, 05:12 AM
Stormie

****I dont own coilovers or the car pictured - belongs to 'Foozrcool' on AMC not sure if hes a meber here or not****
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...l/P1010589.jpg
this is the ksport offering for the 380 which id assume is the same as the one you linked for the galant.
Kings superlows (just lowered springs)
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...l/P1010577.jpg
then coilovers (not on lowest setting)
http://i253.photobucket.com/albums/h...l/P1010590.jpg
06-08-2011, 06:09 AM
monnewbie3

Quote:

Originally Posted by QnzMostWanted

4g eclipse suspension fit the 9g Galant, nuff said

Do you have a link or know a member with coilovers from the 4G?

Yes I know the springs and brakes work... However some springs bind due to extra weight...
And yes I haven't heard back from Ksport either... been a week.

I've never seen anyone with coilovers from a 4G mounted...Or a 380 to a 9G.
Before I spend 1200$ I'd like to make 100% sure that they'll fit. I'm confident they will, but I want it in writing, that's why I emailed BC racing.
If anyone has a 9G Ralliart and can measure what's asked below (I'll get to it eventually just been very busy) then I can send it back for confirmation.

Emails from BC racing

Matt,

If you can get us detailed photos with measurements of the OEM top hats and lower mount regions for the front and rear, I will see if it is compatible.

Regards,

Sam

Cheers,

-M
06-08-2011, 08:56 AM
josh.chaos

^^ thanks, yeah ksportusa got back to me and said they would fit. They only cautioned me to not leave the rears on too soft of a setting bc of the weight difference. Ive encountered the same issue with the toyota corolla/matrix... everything is interchangeable, but the rear of the matrix settles lower than the rear of the corolla due to weight. but yeah, Im gonna hopefully be the first 9g in the u.s. slammed on ksports.

Thank you everyone for your responses... this n00b appreciates it.
06-08-2011, 09:26 AM
monnewbie3

Siiccck! Can you post their official reply and link (if it's not the above one)?
And which model of 9G you have?

This is great news :)
06-08-2011, 10:15 AM
josh.chaos

^^ I spoke to them over the phone. I have an 07 galant 4cyl... they recomended part number CMT260-KP which is the same one used on the 380 and the eclipse. For optimal performance though, I might see if they can hook me up with a custom spring rate in the rear to help with the weight difference.

let my summer project begin :)
06-08-2011, 11:57 AM
monnewbie3

Hmmm well hopefully it's the same for the V6 :D
06-08-2011, 05:09 PM
krazienluv10

yes they will fit, and no our part #s do not match for the struts with the 4g.... the 9g strugs have a longer arm vs the 4g
07-13-2011, 07:56 AM
monnewbie3

Quote:

Originally Posted by krazienluv10

yes they will fit, and no our part #s do not match for the struts with the 4g.... the 9g strugs have a longer arm vs the 4g

Good to know.
Do we know any 9G Ralliart guys with Coilovers?
In theory it would appear to fit...But it would be nice to see it on the car.
01-09-2012, 10:06 PM
Lfrazier80

I have a 08 ralliart with D2 coil overs. They fit perfectly
01-09-2012, 11:18 PM
brent-ralliart08

post some pics lfrazier80 i wanna get some works lowering springs are nice but i want to be lower !
01-09-2012, 11:34 PM
Blue8g

http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...oModClar=Coupe

Someone get this dope freshness.
01-10-2012, 04:25 AM
oakrdrs187

^^^ Very sweet, if I got those it literally will double what I paid for my car. Lol! $2300+$2300
01-10-2012, 09:25 PM
mrg7243

I dont think this guy has coilovers on his car. SHENANIGANS
02-09-2014, 02:32 AM
josh.chaos

Holy thread revival from the depths here batman... I know... I never went ahead with trading cars with my wife. Still have my corolla slammed on coils as a daily. Just logged on for the first time in 2 years to find that there still seems to be no 9g slammage yet. Anyway, the front struts are blown on my wifes galant so I'm ordering theses --coils--- A couple of people I know say that the magan ez's are quite comfy, so she'll be fine with em. but damn, I mean, nobody is scraping frame yet? the 8g and 7g guys are going hard but all I see with the 9g's is one really clean silver lowered ralliart and a bunch of pep-boys accessorized, 20's wearing, off roaders. Not to flame anyone, just frustrated after spending the last 4 hours trying to find a 9g on coils.
02-09-2014, 08:48 AM
G-spot

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh.chaos

all I see with the 9g's is one really clean silver lowered ralliart and a bunch of pep-boys accessorized, 20's wearing, off roaders. Not to flame anyone, just frustrated after spending the last 4 hours trying to find a 9g on coils.

Hate to admit it but you hit it dead on. Aside from Gotti and a few 9G enthusiasts everyone else have different priorities than what you'd see from earlier gens.
03-12-2014, 11:15 AM
Xerojester

Mine was on coilovers. See my intro thread. The problem was that I got massive axle binding, so I had to raise it up and put Eibachs on it. I still get a little axle bind, but not as bad.
03-12-2014, 11:16 AM
Xerojester

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps05d08561.jpg
04-21-2014, 07:59 PM
ralliart2007

I have D2's on my 07 Ralliart http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...ps44ac44b1.jpg
http://i327.photobucket.com/albums/k...psea6cc9ec.jpg
04-21-2014, 09:11 PM
Legatus

Quote:

Originally Posted by josh.chaos

there still seems to be no 9g slammage yet. .

http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/a...ps1bdd49f4.jpg
http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/a...sdfe94712.jpeg
http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/a...s00a2babc.jpeg
http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/a...sdd38fe11.jpeg
http://i898.photobucket.com/albums/a...psc7ed7c6e.jpg

Still a work in progress, 3" drop in the back , 2.5" in the front w/ camber bolts lowered on D2s
04-23-2014, 07:01 PM
ralliart2007

Car is super clean man. Is there any camber plates in the rear? If so how do you access them. And have you had any problems with axle binding? I'm currently on D2's and want more camber in the rear.
04-23-2014, 07:11 PM
Xerojester

No camber plates in the rear. You will need camber bolts.
04-23-2014, 07:18 PM
ralliart2007

Thanks. Anything you recommend or where to buy them?
04-23-2014, 07:55 PM
Legatus

Yea I only have front camber bolts to adjust camber in the front, havn't found any for the rear. I bought my D2's off of a club4g member but you can get them at autocityimports.com. I only get axle binding at WOT when I'm under 20mph after that it's smoots
04-23-2014, 08:07 PM
ralliart2007

I have camber plates in the front, I'm just looking for something for the back. Also wondering if it's possible to fit a 10.5 wheel in the front :103:
04-28-2014, 08:41 PM
Gotti

U can adjust the rear camber with stock bolts. I was able to get -2.5 degree out of it. Can still go lower if it needs to be. 10.5 will require a lot of fender work to make it fit, but its doable. I was able to do 9.5 +20 offset with 245/45/18.