Did a test fit, ready for air now.

[Kyle_Eagleton]

Struts came in. Received the wrong ones for the rear, but I'm sure Airlift will correct that for me. This stuff is really excellent quality, very happy with my purchases.



Getting a little bit of a stockpile going.

It's personally great to see this come through, easily one of the most satisfying times in my life. To think that I started this process in 2011 trying to find a job that would support a small build with quality parts and coming here is very relieving. Like taking a huge shit.

Also had some clear side markers show up, gonna try them out for a bit with clear fogs as well.


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[Kyle_Eagleton]

Well this is different,
Quite looking forward to the next update!!.

Thank you

UPS needs to get a move on and deliver my struts.


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[JonnyBoi]

Well this is different,
Quite looking forward to the next update!!.

[Kyle_Eagleton]

Woo! I'm really excited to see this thing on the floor.

Me too bud! I'd be really happy if it lays flat out initially, but I'm not trying to expect anything and be disappointed.


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[drift55]

Woo! I'm really excited to see this thing on the floor.

[Kyle_Eagleton]

Mounted tires to wheels 5 and 6. Thinking about getting the struts measured out and welded up next Saturday, installing Sunday or Monday that week.


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[Kyle_Eagleton]

I'm running -3* at my ride height. I made the hole about twice the bolt diameter in length. I can get to about -5* if I max it out. I don't know if there is an easy way to calculate how far off-center equates to how much camber. I just measured the amount of camber after adjusting it and kept doing so untill I got it where I wanted. A digital level can be used to give you a idea of how much camber you are running.

Doh. Why didn't I think of that? Thanks man, I appreciate it!


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[mike410]

Thanks for your feedback. How many degrees are you running? And (excuse me, I'm new to this) how did you get your measurements correct when drilling or biasing out the hole so that you had an accurate understanding of what degree of camber it was at? Basically, how can that be measured?

The guys at Bag Riders assured me that would be a good idea as well, as they have done the same on some of there vehicles. A couple of the guys on the Saturn forum track their cars and advised me to slot the bottom hole instead. If I later decided I needed more, to pick up an aftermarket cam bolt for the top hole.

I'm running -3* at my ride height. I made the hole about twice the bolt diameter in length. I can get to about -5* if I max it out. I don't know if there is an easy way to calculate how far off-center equates to how much camber. I just measured the amount of camber after adjusting it and kept doing so untill I got it where I wanted. A digital level can be used to give you a idea of how much camber you are running.

[Kyle_Eagleton]

I figured I'd throw in my two cents as I have these for front struts as well. I decided to slot my top clevis hole, rather than running the cam bolts I was using. I havent had any issues but my car hasn't seen that many miles on it (~1500). I figured if it was good enough for some aftermarket coilover options, that it should be fine on the airlifts.

Thanks for your feedback. How many degrees are you running? And (excuse me, I'm new to this) how did you get your measurements correct when drilling or biasing out the hole so that you had an accurate understanding of what degree of camber it was at? Basically, how can that be measured?

The guys at Bag Riders assured me that would be a good idea as well, as they have done the same on some of there vehicles. A couple of the guys on the Saturn forum track their cars and advised me to slot the bottom hole instead. If I later decided I needed more, to pick up an aftermarket cam bolt for the top hole.

fuckin sick man!

Thanks bud!

Soooo pumped for this man!!

I know you are man, your support is always appreciated! I'm pumped that my father is healthy at the time and we can work on this together. One life goal, checked off.


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[MixDuP]

Soooo pumped for this man!!

[scweet14]

fuckin sick man!

[mike410]

Airlift 75559 and 75566 universal struts are in the mail. Should be here next week. The week after I have leave time I will use to install everything. The front struts are going to be a pretty tight fit.. 7 inches in diameter and I have about that much room barely inside the strut tower.

Also, looking for anyone with extra knowledge about bagging cars with McPherson strut setups, any extra info on slotted clevis holes and cam bolts, air install do's and don'ts tips

I figured I'd throw in my two cents as I have these for front struts as well. I decided to slot my top clevis hole, rather than running the cam bolts I was using. I havent had any issues but my car hasn't seen that many miles on it (~1500). I figured if it was good enough for some aftermarket coilover options, that it should be fine on the airlifts.

[Kyle_Eagleton]

I actually like the old graphics.

Those seats look great, what model are they?

I did not. But the airbrush job they had done was pretty good. I can respect the talent, but I repainted it anyways haha. Thanks, they are Bride Digos. I like them, and they are in almost perfect shape for being used. But I really want fixed backs. So these will go eventually. I'll wait till winter to look for something else.


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[rice4life]

I actually like the old graphics.

Those seats look great, what model are they?

[Kyle_Eagleton]

Here's a photo dump:



Crushed some bugs. Commute 500 miles to work a week.


Stock seats for sale (free for SW). This one has a tear, other is perfect.


Oh, and here's how the car looked when I bought it in 2008. I was 15. I think it's come far since then..



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