Part 2 The install. Ultra low VW fox coil over install and strut housing mod

So i got the rest of my parts


































all assembled and ready to install









now for the install
OK so i finally got some time to install the coil overs. ran into a few challenges some were expected some were a surprise.
the first snag was the steering arms and shorting the tie rods.

first i cut down a the tie rod ends a bit and the rods them selves about 1" total shorter


the next snag was a surprise! i installed the strut towers in the car and cycled the springs up and down a few times with a floor jack. found out when the helper spring are fully compressed, the spring coupler binds on the top hat and just stays that way. so i pulled it all apart.
pry ed the spring loose. then ground a little off the top hat and the spring coupler till they no longer bind up















Gave the brake shields a quick blast then some paint




ok got it all wrapped up and back on it's wheels. got a alignment and had to redo the exhaust(it was hanging down too low)


Finally I get to drive it! Wow is all i can say! I am really pleased with the new steering ratio. the car handles really good, drives like a big go cart. the new steering is not twitchy at all, just a tighter then stock.