My 1965 122s Journey

[R32RennSport]

Nice progress on the interior!

I like how the 100mm spring look when the car is not moving but real world use is not pleasant at that height. I even went from 60mm lowered back to 40mm on mine because I like to take my car on gravel roads every so often. Also, suspension geometry starts to get a little wacky at that height, but for cruising 100mm looks sweet!

[89-240gl+t]

Originally Posted by R32RennSport

Nice progress on the interior!

I like how the 100mm spring look when the car is not moving but real world use is not pleasant at that height. I even went from 60mm lowered back to 40mm on mine because I like to take my car on gravel roads every so often. Also, suspension geometry starts to get a little wacky at that height, but for cruising 100mm looks sweet!

yeah I read that the ride quality might not be the best but since it isn't a daily driver and a short distance driver id be ok with the. Its not that bad considering my 242 (which isn't my daily driver either) has some pretty stiff suspension so im not too worried about it. Definitely looks pretty cool cruising around, will be a lot better once I get the wheel situation figured out

[Jack]

I have no issues with the same springs and Bilstein shocks. put about 15k miles on it last year. I even take on dirt roads

with the lower balljoint flip alignment comes in perfect and CAs sit nice and level.
is the ride a little firm - sure but not slammed ricebowl car stiff

[89-240gl+t]

Originally Posted by Jack

I have no issues with the same springs and Bilstein shocks. put about 15k miles on it last year. I even take on dirt roads

with the lower balljoint flip alignment comes in perfect and CAs sit nice and level.
is the ride a little firm - sure but not slammed ricebowl car stiff

Honestly never thought about taking this on some dirt roads, feel like I have some pretty good go round clearance compared to the 242. Still need to dial in the suspension a little more.

I’ll have to do some research on that ball joint flip, doing a full suspension overall is up next on the list. It definitely adds up pretty quick with all the steering components on these Amazon’s. Yeah it’s definitely not that harsh of a ride thankfully

[Jack]

Just look at my 66 build thread

[89-240gl+t]

Originally Posted by Jack

Just look at my 66 build thread

Just looked at your thread, very impressive. Would love to tackle some body work like you did eventually.

When you lowered the car did you just get some bolts at a hardware store for the sway bar endlinks?

[Jack]

Originally Posted by 89-240gl+t

Just looked at your thread, very impressive. Would love to tackle some body work like you did eventually.

When you lowered the car did you just get some bolts at a hardware store for the sway bar endlinks?

Thank you. Amazons are a great classroom for bodywork. Hard to mess it up

Not sure anymore... I have a ton of this stuff, I think I had an installation kit from ipd in one of my stashes otherwise I would have just used the old stuff

[89-240gl+t]

Originally Posted by Jack

Thank you. Amazons are a great classroom for bodywork. Hard to mess it up

Not sure anymore... I have a ton of this stuff, I think I had an installation kit from ipd in one of my stashes otherwise I would have just used the old stuff

Luckily this car is pretty straight, I’m on the hunt for a passenger side door since it’s full of bondo. The passenger side rear quarter panel also has bondo but fixable.

Think about just getting a shorter bolt but I’ll check ipd and see what they have if anything.

[Jack]

I have the whole qt panel of you ended up needing it. No coupe doors right now

I didn’t see a need for a shorter bolt, just go to fastenall and they’ll have it in stock

[89-240gl+t]

Originally Posted by Jack

I have the whole qt panel of you ended up needing it. No coupe doors right now

I didn’t see a need for a shorter bolt, just go to fastenall and they’ll have it in stock

Yeah probably won’t be going that route but let me know if you come across any doors in the pearl white

With the 100mm drop I was having problems with the end link being too long. The control arm wasnt able to compress all the way up. Need a shorter bolt and shorten the spacer as well. Need to take a better look at it when I have some free time