[CL9] Suspension install question

[racerwannabe]

I am in the process of installing new springs and shocks. The front shocks are not interchangeable - ie you can't mix left with right.

Can someone please clarify which is the right one and which is left. Does the right correspond with the driver's side - ie you in the car facing forward?

Cheers.

[SiReal]

i installed bilsteins with a mate recently, they were interchangeable L&R. The only non interchangeable part was the HID leveler bracket, which u mallot off from the stock shock, ground down, and put onto the new shock, of the same corresponding side..

P.s. this only applies if doing an aftermarket shock install. If OEM, then just compare part number to part number

[racerwannabe]

Thanks for the info.

Unfortunately, the stock coilovers were taken out a long time ago so I can't match part numbers.

I'm installing the koni shocks and the front two are marked as left and right unlike the bilsteins?

[racerwannabe]

do coilovers affect vsa function? ie ldash light remains on or not?

No coilovers do not cause the vsa dash light to remain on.

Anyway, does anyone know the answer to my original question??

[aaronng]

Just decide on one. I would have put L on the driver's side and R on the passenger's side (looking from the front of the car).

[STTICH]

^ wouldnt it make more sense if L is the passenger side and R is driver side?

[racerwannabe]

^ wouldnt it make more sense if L is the passenger side and R is driver side?

Yep that's what I thought but it could be the other way like aaron said..

Anyhoo, the left shock has the HID leveller bracket. If you know which side of the car the HID leveller bracket is located please post here. Driver or passenger side? Thanks.

[aaronng]

Yep that's what I thought but it could be the other way like aaron said..

Anyhoo, the left shock has the HID leveller bracket. If you know which side of the car the HID leveller bracket is located please post here. Driver or passenger side? Thanks.

Then STITCH is right, because the HID leveller is on the passenger side.

[racerwannabe]

Thanks guys..now i can finish the install! Neuspeed supercup kit woot woot.

[EURO1dr]

Hi SiReal,

How much did you pay for the Bilsteins and what springs are you using?

Cheers,

Kim.

[tony1234]

Hi SiReal,

How much did you pay for the Bilsteins and what springs are you using?

Cheers,

Kim.

Bilsteins for the Euro are approx.$1100-$1200 plus springs plus install.I have Bilstein with Eibach springs(approx.$500).BTW you WILL need a rear camber kit as well.