G8 Suspension and Handling Upgrades (Pedders, Pfadt, Nitto)

[Knoxville]

I just got the front control arms with the new Pedders bushings installed on the car. Now with the arms back on the car I was able to bolt everything back together and put the front wheels on for a test fit.

Installed front control arm:
http://i.imgur.com/osSRlqm.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/tjrNn2Q.jpg

This is a picture with the front coilovers installed. I just pulled the car out of the garage to turn it around so I could start working on the rears. These obviously have not settled and will drop more. The rears have not been installed in these pictures.

http://i.imgur.com/Or1dp97.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GkmJIyG.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/fCid1Im.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/VT5BcWn.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/06dHZKD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/91uDUzT.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/FwQxBFV.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/QmerjsY.jpg

Now I should be all set to start working on the rear half the vehicle to install the subframe bushings, diff bushings, rear coilovers, and toe rods.

[4seasons69]

Looks good! I saw a white one like yours today in arden hills. They sure are a nice looking car!

[Super Bleeder!!]

I think your car could use some bigger wheels. Like a nice BBS LM!

[Knoxville]

I got some time to work on the car last night with @Murlo. Thanks a ton for all of the help.

We managed to install the rear coilovers on the car after a few hours of wrenchy wrenchy. The car hasn't been driven yet so I'm sure these will settle some more to make it lower.

I'm thinking if the back end doesn't settle a bunch more that I'll be dropping it a bit more. Anyways, all 4 Pedders XA Coilovers on the car without an alignment at this time.

Rear coilovers:
http://i.imgur.com/GnjDDte.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/9Yd7wYg.jpg

New stance:
http://i.imgur.com/Jqcffa0.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/LTWdqfe.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/B2nzuZR.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/PYzo1tq.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/uLj2Lmb.jpg

[turbotalon1g]

That looks so good!

[C3L1CA]

Mmmm mmmm good!

[Murlo26]

Drop the rear another 3-5mm I think.

Long night last night, tired as shit now on like 4 hours of sleep but I was determined to see it buttoned up before i left. Good job

[Knoxville]

I got a chance today to lower the rear end some more. I think I've finally got the car to the desired height. Here are some pictures of the car as it sits now. Let me know what you think!

http://i.imgur.com/XLgIi05.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/GTP8ZgG.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/EkgZKrD.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/gMDmFmE.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/ac5dUye.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/E5NzmKY.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/OPvc0ms.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/7dZVG8H.jpg

[asshanson]

Looks awesome, no major gap but not slammed. Perfect imho, nice work!

[Knoxville]

I'm told the remaining Pedders parts will arrive at my house on Thursday (tomorrow). I've made an appointment for Friday to have the 4-wheel alignment done (let's hope its not snowing).

I prepared the Pfadt toe rods by installing the Polyurethane bushings. I love the look of these toe rods, and can't wait to have them on the car.

No Bushings installed:
http://i.imgur.com/Z38HueK.jpg
No Metal Sleeve installed:
http://i.imgur.com/Ssp4Oju.jpg
Bushings Installed:
http://i.imgur.com/9v2RsxW.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/1tG2OTT.jpg

Car is getting close to completed. Can't wait to drive this thing with the new handling upgrades.