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DSV
05-07-2007, 12:31 PM
...about 5 minutes ago.

I bought the FK HighTek 60/40 Cup Kit from AMI Motorsports (http://www.amimotorsports.com) for $520 shipped. He said it should arrive in 4-5 business days. If it gets here by this weekend I may install it on Sunday. :D

http://20054-fk-automotive.imosnet.de/data01/us/img/title_start.jpg

I can't wait to get low! :tu:
stollen
05-07-2007, 12:35 PM
Does the MKIII require any specialty tools? If you need anything (low profile jack + side lift jack pad, spindle spreader tool, electric impact wrench, etc...) let me know, I added quite a few tools to my garage when I was preparing for my install. :tu:
John2.0T
05-07-2007, 12:35 PM
Nice! Can't wait to see the MKIII lowered ;)
DSV
05-07-2007, 12:41 PM
Nice! Can't wait to see the MKIII lowered ;)

I can't wait either. Lowered Mk3s are what hooked me on Volkswagens... :D


Does the MKIII require any specialty tools? If you need anything (low profile jack + side lift jack pad, spindle spreader tool, electric impact wrench, etc...) let me know, I added quite a few tools to my garage when I was preparing for my install. :tu:

I'll do some research and let you know. Thanks, Gary. :tu:
turboA4
05-07-2007, 12:45 PM
yay!!!!! way to go mike!!!! let me know when the install is going down....i have started to like suspensions again....:D:D
Big Nug
05-07-2007, 12:47 PM
That's Sweet Mike.... I'm So Happy For You. It'll Look Sic As Hell For Sure.....next Big Brakes And Wheels , Right?:d
DSV
05-07-2007, 12:49 PM
That's Sweet Mike.... I'm So Happy For You. It'll Look Sic As Hell For Sure.....next Big Brakes And Wheels , Right?:d

:word: I just priced out some wheels last night and it's going to run me $940 with tires for these babies in 17" variety:

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/asa/swap/asa_ar1_ci3_l.jpg


yay!!!!! way to go mike!!!! let me know when the install is going down....i have started to like suspensions again....:D:D

I'll keep you posted. :tu:
iadubber
05-07-2007, 01:03 PM
Nice mike! but my 60/40 is on the way lol :) I personally would like to have the back be 60 too, I think on my car there is too much rake. 50 would be perfect in the rear. Can't wait to see it!
DSV
05-07-2007, 01:27 PM
Nice mike! but my 60/40 is on the way lol :) I personally would like to have the back be 60 too, I think on my car there is too much rake. 50 would be perfect in the rear. Can't wait to see it!

Does your kit have adjustable perches in the rear? I know the FK cup kit allows you to adjust the height of the rear springs. I like the raked look. ;) Plus, the last suspension I had with an equal drop all around actually gave the car a reverse rake...lol :laugh:
OrangeDUB
05-07-2007, 01:42 PM
Looking forward to seeing that baby slammed!

And the AR1's will look hottt on there.
DSV
05-07-2007, 01:47 PM
If we could just skip paying rent for a month I could have enough to buy the wheels. Maybe Stef and I can just live out of the Jetta for a month? Kinda like that "7 days in a Sentra" commercial but for an entire month, lol :laugh:
iadubber
05-07-2007, 02:31 PM
I'll have to check that out Mike, they very well could be adjustable.
DSV
05-07-2007, 08:48 PM
Does the MKIII require any specialty tools? If you need anything (electric impact wrench, etc...)

It sounds like an electric impact wrench will be quite handy when taking off the top strut nuts.

Tonight I also ordered new heavy duty strut mounts for the front and polyurethane strut bushings for the rear from German Auto Parts (http://www.germanautoparts.com).

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/hd_strut_mounts.jpghttp://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/poly_rear_mounts.jpg
chuNknorris
05-07-2007, 09:08 PM
That will look nice :) Hopefully that VR6 lip wont scrape
DSV
05-07-2007, 09:08 PM
That will look nice :) Hopefully that VR6 lip wont scrape

lol, no kidding. I'm going to have to be extra careful now....
Loccusst
05-08-2007, 01:19 AM
If it comes in before the weekend let me know. I have Sunday off so I can come over and help.....I'll even bring the floor jack. Guess you could of just kept it for another weekend. LOL
sam
05-08-2007, 02:03 AM
Grats man!! I can't wait to see it!!! If you need a hand I'd be glad to come over and keep ya company :)
DSV
05-08-2007, 07:19 AM
I'll keep you guys posted. The cup kit left Toronto late last night. :tu:
iadubber
05-08-2007, 07:35 AM
I'll keep you guys posted. The cup kit left Toronto late last night. :tu:

Awesome!! It's gonna look sick Mike! You'll be scraping that lip everywhere in no time :tu:
GermanRiceEater10
05-08-2007, 07:36 AM
nice, hopefully your car wont scrape when you hit big bumps like mine. actually be more aware of the clearence of the rear tires thats where it usually happens.
Loccusst
05-08-2007, 01:59 PM
I always go real slow over speed bumps and inclines.....you'll get used to it.
DSV
05-09-2007, 10:08 AM
^ Yeah, I got a lot of practice in my lowered Civic and Cavalier.

BTW, strut mounts and poly strut bushings will be here on Friday. Still tracking the cup kit. It hasn't been updated in a day or so, but it is coming from Canada. No expected delivery date listed. :td:
Big Nug
05-09-2007, 11:03 AM
^ Yeah, I got a lot of practice in my lowered Civic and Cavalier.

BTW, strut mounts and poly strut bushings will be here on Friday. Still tracking the cup kit. It hasn't been updated in a day or so, but it is coming from Canada. No expected delivery date listed. :td:
get a panzer plate hehehehehehe
DSV
05-09-2007, 11:10 AM
Giant plate of steel to bolt to the underside? That way when I scrape I'll spark. :D
Big Nug
05-09-2007, 11:20 AM
http://www.dieselgeek.com/catalog/panzerjack.jpg


i don't know if they make one for a MK III
DSV
05-09-2007, 11:32 AM
That's a skid plate. I think I've seen em for Mk3s...
Big Nug
05-09-2007, 11:33 AM
http://www.dieselgeek.com/Categories.bok?category=Panzer+Skid+Plates
DSV
05-09-2007, 12:08 PM
http://www.dieselgeek.com/Categories.bok?category=Panzer+Skid+Plates

DieselGeek may not carry them for Mk3s but I've seen other companies that do.
DubWalkn
05-09-2007, 12:26 PM
Be careful pulling into parking spots too...:D

I still remember the thread back when you bought your MKIII, that drop will besweeeeet
DSV
05-09-2007, 01:16 PM
Be careful pulling into parking spots too...:D

I still remember the thread back when you bought your MKIII, that drop will besweeeeet

Yeah, I know what you mean about parking spots. I already park like 2 feet away from curbs and parking blocks, lol.

About that old thread, you mean this one?
http://www.euroblitz.org/iowavwaudi/forum/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=1447&start=1 :D

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/jettajazz_01.jpg

It's come a long ways already. :tu:

http://i57.photobucket.com/albums/g211/red4mike/cleaning_09.jpg
MurA1
05-09-2007, 10:45 PM
Congrats Mike, but I think you really should have held out for some coilovers!! I talked to a shop today that told me they'd get my car on the rack to align it however low I want to go with it! But I have to wait a few weeks until my buddy gets back from vacation.
DSV
05-10-2007, 12:53 AM
Congrats Mike, but I think you really should have held out for some coilovers!! I talked to a shop today that told me they'd get my car on the rack to align it however low I want to go with it! But I have to wait a few weeks until my buddy gets back from vacation.

Eh, I didn't want coilovers. I don't need the adjustability factor. The 60/40 kit will be a great drop and ride for the price. I couldn't justify spending at least twice as much just to be able to drop it a little bit lower and to be able to change the ride height back and forth. I'd set it once and forget it anyways, so we not go with a tried and true cup kit from a quality company like FK.

I'm getting excited for everything to arrive. :tu: I'll need to find a shop to align it afterwards as well.