just bought some DR Donahoe Racing coilovers

f00dstamps · 09-03-2006, 11:23 AM

I just won some DR coilovers on ebay. 1 is brand new and the other was put on for 1 day for a photoshoot. i hope to install them this week so i can install them this weekend! i can't wait. next step is to order the DR 4x4 rear shocks. i know there's already tons of pics of the DR's but i'll provide some pics anyways.

got_titan · 09-03-2006, 11:36 AM

i saw that...did you get them for $699 plus shipping? IF SO THATS A SMOKIN DEAL!!

f00dstamps · 09-03-2006, 11:40 AM

well, someone tried to snipe me at the end but he just had no idea how badly i wanted these. i actually got them for 719+shipping.

i'm glad you didn't bid, got_titan, and run up the price.

Chris93Si · 09-03-2006, 11:45 AM

Awesome price

You'll love em for sure!

my2006titan · 09-03-2006, 01:18 PM

you will love the DR coilovers. they make the titan handle better and its a smooth ride.

f00dstamps · 09-12-2006, 12:45 AM

THE INSTALL:
just installed my coilovers. it took longer than it should have because we were using my truck's spare tire jack. the only part that tripped us up was we couldn't get all 3 bolts to line up exactly on the top. the trick is to start the thread just a little bit on each so there is more play. we got 1 hand-tightened one at a time and the last bolt would not line up. we got that straighted out rather quickly and the 2nd side went real quick.

THE ALIGNMENT:
i measured the toe-in using Greg's method. the front measured 75.75 from tread to tread. the rear measured 76.25. Greg suggested to get it about 1/16 to 1/8 of an inch. he said it would be approximately 1 full turn out on the tie-rod. that thing was on tight! it barely budged. i'm going to go ahead and get it aligned at a shop tomorrow morning but i will definitely re-measure the toe to make sure it is within spec. greg was looking out for me and was concerned that some shops don't do the alignment correctly. unfortunately, for me, i didn't have enough power to do it myself. i didn't want any bloody knuckles because my hands are delicate and i need them for typing on the keyboard.

THE EXPERIENCE:
man! that ride is great. i only drove it about 8 miles from my buddy's house to my home. i wanted to drive it more but i don't want to mess up my tires. every "little" bump i used to feel is non-existent. all the medium-sized bumps feel like small bumps. all the big bumps feel like a smooth dip. so far, so good. i love them!

THE LOOK:
the 2 inch increase in height was extremely noticeable to me and my friends. i'm deciding on whether or not i should get a 1" (1.5" for 4x4) deaver upgrade or get a 1" block for the back. i gotta get a better look at it in the light of day.

Chris93Si · 09-12-2006, 12:47 AM

After your alignment go find some speedbumps

I remember when i first got my DRs and hit a few speedbumps at 50-55mph, it'll put a smile on your face for sure

f00dstamps · 09-12-2006, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris93Si

After your alignment go find some speedbumps

I remember when i first got my DRs and hit a few speedbumps at 50-55mph, it'll put a smile on your face for sure

50mph over a speedbump has never been in my vocabulary. my previous car was a lowered honda prelude and i had to go over them slowly at angles. i would cringe if i tried that on the stock offroad package suspension.

i think speedbumps are intended to prevent people from going 50-55 but i'll keep all 3 eyeballs open for pedestrians.

the rears go on later today and i'll go hit those speedbumps.

btw: greg was extremely helpful. he gets excited about this suspensions! i like him.

Chris93Si · 09-12-2006, 12:55 AM

LOL it is kinda hard to find speedbumps away from everything but some of the big malls have em in weird outta the way places. I remember I got the idea cause one of the DR guys had posted about hitting speedbumps as fast as he could

It's weird I've gotten so used to speeding up (or at least not slowing down) for them that now when I'm in another car I usually have to slam on the brakes after I realize what I'm doing