Ground Control Install Tomorrow

knifegun · 04-28-2011, 05:33 PM

Front Spring Rate: 440
Rear Spring Rate: 700

Here are the parts. Nice kit!

Seattle S65B40 · 04-28-2011, 05:39 PM

Nice! Does your car have EDC?

knifegun · 04-28-2011, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

Nice! Does your car have EDC?

Yes

Seattle S65B40 · 04-28-2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by knifegun

Yes

What does this system do to your EDC functionality?

OC3 · 04-28-2011, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by knifegun

Front Spring Rate: 440
Rear Spring Rate: 700

Here are the parts. Nice kit!

Damn, did a quick look & initially thought those are some kinky German sex toys.

knifegun · 04-28-2011, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

What does this system do to your EDC functionality?

There are posts on the forums already on the affect. But overall, it retains the EDC functionality but reduces the differences in between the different EDC modes.

Seattle S65B40 · 04-28-2011, 05:49 PM

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Originally Posted by knifegun

There are posts on the forums already on the affect. But overall, it retains the EDC functionality but reduces the differences in between the different EDC modes.

I see. Looks like a great kit. Post pics when it's all installed.

knifegun · 04-28-2011, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Seattle S65B40

I see. Looks like a great kit. Post pics when it's all installed.

Will do. The best thing about it is maxing the front camber at the track and then putting it back to a better street camber setting. This helps especially at Laguna Seca.

ManAndMachine · 04-28-2011, 06:01 PM

Great looking kit! Like the camber plates..

Linear or progressive springs?

knifegun · 04-28-2011, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by KTM505SX

Great looking kit! Like the camber plates..

Linear or progressive springs?

Linear

ManAndMachine · 04-28-2011, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by knifegun

Linear

Wonder how the difference would affect EDC system life..EDC is valved and calibrated to work with progressive springs.

knifegun · 04-28-2011, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by KTM505SX

Wonder how the difference would affect EDC system life..EDC is valved and calibrated to work with progressive springs.

Good question. I am sure it will shorten in somewhat since it is stiffer. The key question is how much.

I asked the Ground Control the questions and they stated the kit is engineered with EDC in mind so it should not affect the EDC lifespan. It would be affected if the spring rates where excessive (i.e. race car spring rates). I also know the kit actually adds more suspension travel to offset the setup. Only time will tell but for me, I think I made the right decision.

klammer · 04-28-2011, 07:54 PM

Looks nice, give us some track impressions when applicable. Happy hunting.

klammer · 04-28-2011, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by knifegun

Front Spring Rate: 440
Rear Spring Rate: 700

Here are the parts. Nice kit!

Damn, did a quick look

mastek · 04-28-2011, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by knifegun

Good question. I am sure it will shorten in somewhat since it is stiffer. The key question is how much.

I asked the Ground Control the questions and they stated the kit is engineered with EDC in mind so it should not affect the EDC lifespan. It would be affected if the spring rates where excessive (i.e. race car spring rates). I also know the kit actually adds more suspension travel to offset the setup. Only time will tell but for me, I think I made the right decision.

where u getting it installed?
and how much they charging for install?

ManAndMachine · 04-28-2011, 09:24 PM

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Originally Posted by knifegun

Good question. I am sure it will shorten in somewhat since it is stiffer. The key question is how much.

I asked the Ground Control the questions and they stated the kit is engineered with EDC in mind so it should not affect the EDC lifespan. It would be affected if the spring rates where excessive (i.e. race car spring rates). I also know the kit actually adds more suspension travel to offset the setup. Only time will tell but for me, I think I made the right decision.

Sounds good,good luck with the kit.

xchosun1x · 04-28-2011, 09:45 PM

looking forward to updates =)

dnvrdrvr · 04-28-2011, 10:56 PM

Enjoy! I know I do every day... And even more at the track.

mact3333 · 04-28-2011, 11:15 PM

How much are you paying for install withpout alignment???...my GC kit sitting in my living room...mine gets installed next friday...

Hollywood Hogan · 04-29-2011, 11:32 AM

congrats on the purchase!

knifegun · 04-29-2011, 12:52 PM

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How much are you paying for install withpout alignment???...my GC kit sitting in my living room...mine gets installed next friday...

I think you should be paying between 400 and 500 at a *good* shop.

Cal@Sonic MS · 04-29-2011, 02:32 PM

Getting ready to do the install as we speak...

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