Emerson's Thread

**E_Emerson88** · 07-19-2009, 04:54 PM

Alright well i got my Galant back in 07 from my parents. Don't have my pics from before but here is what Ive done so far.

Engine:
- eBay Short Ram Intake with custom bracket.
- Magnaflow Muffler

Suspension:
- Tien Basic Coilovers
- 3G Eclipse OEM Strut Bar

Exterior:
- Wicked White Paint Job
- DDM Tuning 5000k HID's
- 8G-B Headlights & Taillights
- USDM Modified JDM Style Grille

Interior:
- Pioneer Head-Unit

Wheels/Tires/Brakes:
- 3G OEM 17inch Wheels [with 7mm spacers]
- 225/45/17 Hankook V12 in front

Photo-shoot links:
https://www.thegalantcenter.org/showthread.php?t=44562

**E_Emerson88** · 07-19-2009, 05:03 PM

I ordered new Nexen N3000 ZR tires already just waiting for them to get shipped. 235/35/R19's btw if anyone is curious.

**HungarianHunter** · 07-21-2009, 12:01 AM

Nice work so far :D

Drop it next IMO

**nyjets985** · 07-21-2009, 12:36 AM

i didnt know ddm offered a 7000k bulb ? ?

**ricky_db** · 07-21-2009, 12:47 AM

lookin good slap some tire shine on that steely lol
i doubt its still on there, thats like the worst look in the world
dam flats!

**tougiefougie** · 07-21-2009, 01:00 AM

Looks good now drop your car next. Itll make a big difference

**E_Emerson88** · 07-21-2009, 01:32 AM

Originally Posted by HungarianHunter

Nice work so far :D

Drop it next IMO

im saving up for GR2's. I have Megan Springs but i dont want to put it on stock suspension

Originally Posted by nyjets985

i didnt know ddm offered a 7000k bulb ? ?

actually i bought 8000k from DDM but when i bought the heads from Ivory he tossed in the bulbs since he was getting JDM Heads he had no use for them

Originally Posted by ricky_db

lookin good slap some tire shine on that steely lol
i doubt its still on there, thats like the worst look in the world
dam flats!

haha, i spray painted the steely back when i didnt have any rims like 2 years ago and it looks worse now cuz its all chipping haha

**HungarianHunter** · 07-21-2009, 01:58 AM

Yea, definitely get the GR-2's first, putting the springs on the stock struts will:

A. Make it a project that you will have to do twice basically

B. Greatly increase your risk of blowing your struts

(someone correct me if I'm wrong)

So I'd say just do it all at once man. I did, it was a fun project and I learned some useful stuff :)

Took me 11 hours... lol

**Galanttuner10** · 07-21-2009, 12:35 PM

Originally Posted by HungarianHunter

Yea, definitely get the GR-2's first, putting the springs on the stock struts will:

A. Make it a project that you will have to do twice basically

B. Greatly increase your risk of blowing your struts

(someone correct me if I'm wrong)

So I'd say just do it all at once man. I did, it was a fun project and I learned some useful stuff :)

Took me 11 hours... lol

so it took youy 11 hrs to do the suspension? must have been your first 1. I did mine in 4 hrs takin my time and i did my first 8g 1 without a spring compressor and most tools in like 7 hrs.

ok emerson.. def drop next and hes right about the struts change them the first time around.. are you planning on modding the motor? what are your plans???!!!

**sponcar** · 07-21-2009, 12:50 PM

just in case that u dont feel to install the lower suspension by ureself.. i know a performance shop that putted mine for $25 per tire..!!

**E_Emerson88** · 07-21-2009, 02:47 PM

Originally Posted by Galanttuner10

are you planning on modding the motor? what are your plans???!!!

not planning on doing anything major. i just want to have car that looks nice. speed isnt really a big issue. but hopefully eventually a VRG front =]

**E_Emerson88** · 07-21-2009, 02:48 PM

Originally Posted by sponcar

just in case that u dont feel to install the lower suspension by ureself.. i know a performance shop that putted mine for $25 per tire..!!

what do you mean by "per tire"???

**HungarianHunter** · 07-21-2009, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by E_Emerson88

what do you mean by "per tire"???

I think he means per wheel, so 25$ for the front left, 25$ for the front right, etc, meaning 100$ for all 4 struts/shocks to be installed. I'm assuming.

And yea, first time doing mine it was 11 hours. Mostly because we couldnt figure out the proper way to use the spring compressors, and getting the rear brakes to go down was a bitch until we found a giant metal rod lol.

**sponcar** · 07-21-2009, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by HungarianHunter

I think he means per wheel, so 25$ for the front left, 25$ for the front right, etc, meaning 100$ for all 4 struts/shocks to be installed. I'm assuming.

And yea, first time doing mine it was 11 hours. Mostly because we couldnt figure out the proper way to use the spring compressors, and getting the rear brakes to go down was a bitch until we found a giant metal rod lol.

yup yup $100 bucks for the 4 wheels...!!

**nyjets985** · 07-21-2009, 06:37 PM

thats cheap !! i paid 300 to have my whole suspension and camber kit put on and the guy cut me a deal from his normal price cause i deliver pizza to him regularly