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coil conversion

sneakelman
April 11th, 2005, 09:24 PM
Finished the coil conversion on the MARK. Went with the 1 1/2 lower kit, and I have to say, it looks friggin awesome. Not only does it look great, but the ride is much improved over the air ride. Now, I'm am NOT bashing the air ride. Yes, I have ridden in a MARK with all new air ride components. And I still like the coils better. To each their own I say. Besides, isn't that what makes our cars, OURS cars.....the ability and the right to modify/make them into what our own minds see them as.
Check it out:
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/813733

If anyone has any questions about the conversion, I'll be more than glad to answer them. Found out some pretty interesting stuff while doing it.

Markviiiedrea
April 11th, 2005, 10:25 PM
Found out some pretty interesting stuff while doing it.

like what?

can you get a close up shot with the 1 1/2 half drop , i want to see what gap is left after doing the coil over

Blackout
April 11th, 2005, 11:37 PM
Finished the coil conversion on the MARK. Went with the 1 1/2 lower kit, and I have to say, it looks friggin awesome. Not only does it look great, but the ride is much improved over the air ride. Now, I'm am NOT bashing the air ride. Yes, I have ridden in a MARK with all new air ride components. And I still like the coils better. To each their own I say. Besides, isn't that what makes our cars, OURS cars.....the ability and the right to modify/make them into what our own minds see them as.
Check it out:
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/813733

If anyone has any questions about the conversion, I'll be more than glad to answer them. Found out some pretty interesting stuff while doing it.Its like looking at pictures of my car minus the wheels. You like it also? I love it. Just watchout for speed bumps and all

big ed
April 12th, 2005, 01:34 PM
I found that with the standard 1-1/2" lowered spring that I should have either put in progressive springs & or atleast firmer or adjustable struts, a borrowed idea(Ashman,"Koni front strut install" July 11th 2003-the Lincoln MarkV111 Message Board). This would help the handling even more, the dips & occasioal scraping, will not be as frequent, if at all, without going to the full go kart bumpy ride. Plan to modify my old units, with the suggested upgrade, this summer. Will advise. Ed

sneakelman
April 12th, 2005, 07:59 PM
Its like looking at pictures of my car minus the wheels. You like it also? I love it. Just watchout for speed bumps and all
I make certain I avoid speed bumps like the plague. It's hard enough getting in and out of my driveway. But I wouldn't change it for nothing. And, you know, it IS like looking at a twin looking at yours too. But, you need to get some 10'ers to set the look off. If you find chrome ones, even betterrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr.

buddylee
April 12th, 2005, 10:08 PM
It's hard enough getting in and out of my driveway. But I wouldn't change it for nothing.

This makes me say no way

brentalan
April 12th, 2005, 10:53 PM
Very nice.

mark8cha
April 12th, 2005, 11:16 PM
Finished the coil conversion on the MARK. Went with the 1 1/2 lower kit, and I have to say, it looks friggin awesome. Not only does it look great, but the ride is much improved over the air ride. Now, I'm am NOT bashing the air ride. Yes, I have ridden in a MARK with all new air ride components. And I still like the coils better. To each their own I say. Besides, isn't that what makes our cars, OURS cars.....the ability and the right to modify/make them into what our own minds see them as.
Check it out:
http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/813733

If anyone has any questions about the conversion, I'll be more than glad to answer them. Found out some pretty interesting stuff while doing it.

which kit did you use? how many inches is the gap between your tire and the fender?

sneakelman
April 13th, 2005, 09:37 PM
which kit did you use? how many inches is the gap between your tire and the fender?
I used the kit from Eddie at AMERICAN AIR SUSPENSION. The gap from lip of fender to tire is 1 1/2 inches. The kit is called the BLACK ICE SPECIAL.
Good guy to deal with. Shipping was fast and the item was correct the first time. PLUS, he'll make ya a good deal. Just ask for his "BEST" price.

BlackIceLSC
April 13th, 2005, 09:58 PM
Sneaks...My favorite 4 words pal.


"I told you so"

enjoy the new look/ride.

FYI folks, I have written up a "how to" for anyone that needs it. take a peek in the "tech articles".

mark8cha
April 14th, 2005, 03:36 AM
thanx guys.

DJ Kontakt
April 14th, 2005, 04:28 PM
looks great :)

stink 'N linc 'N
April 3rd, 2007, 04:26 PM
is the amount of space from the top of the tire to the bottom of the wheel well on the fronts equal to the rears. on mine, in the fronts i can barely get my one finger in above the tire. The back, i can fit 2 fingers in about the tire easy. ??

any suggestions or comments?

chicken
April 3rd, 2007, 10:15 PM
hey man you need to check the dates of the threads you are replying to when you search, last post 4/14/05


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