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Public Home > 2002 Audi TT > Koni Coilover / ECS LCA Install

Koni Coilover / ECS LCA Install

Here's some pics of my Koni Coilover install completed March, 2007. Thanks to those who ventured first - could not have done it without them and wouldn't even try.

Useful links:
http://public.fotki.com/mcphill/audi_stuff/brakes_and_suspension/coilover_suspension/
http://www.nclh.org/car/coilover_howto/
http://www.loomknitting.com/auditt/
http://www.ttgallery.fotki.com/audi-tt-mk1-the-bir/misc_tt_galleries/my_mods_and_pics/suspension_mods/

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Some tools required for the job - duct tape has a place in every project

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Some tools required for the job - du…: Order print; 54 views

This was the last job for my faithful floor jack. Lasted 20 years so it's prolly time for a new one anyway. Need at least 2 jack stands, I have 4.

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This was the last job for my faithfu…: Order print; 55 views

Strut snugger - modification of Steve Schwing's idea. Had two extra spring perches so I used them in combination with three 5/8" washers to keep the strut lifted. It's supposed to ease removal - mine came out pretty easy.

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Strut snugger - modification of Stev…: Order print; 64 views

Assembled strut snugger

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Assembled strut snugger: Order print; 58 views

Spring compressor mod parts. 4 5/8" washers and two 1/2" 5" steel pipe nipples. Need to test fit these since the ID can vary by quite abit and they may not fit over the threaded shaft of the spring compressors.

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Spring compressor mod parts. 4 5/8" …: Order print; 71 views

Assembled spring compressors

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Assembled spring compressors: Order print; 57 views

New toys - Koni threaded suspension kit purchased at PURE Motorsport http://www.purems.com/

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New toys - Koni threaded suspension …: Order print; 69 views

Koni parts along with ECS adjustable control arms, H&R spacers and upper strut mounting kit. All purchased here: http://www.ecstuning.com/

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Koni parts along with ECS adjustable…: Order print; 67 views

Goodyear F1 235-35-19F and 265-30-19R mounted on Axis Supermesh 19 x 8.5 Front, 19 x 9.5 rear. Can't get these wheels no mo. They're not the lightest, not the strongest but they sure are pretty

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Goodyear F1 235-35-19F and 265-30-19…: Order print; 80 views

Strut nut removal - not pretty but it worked

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Strut nut removal - not pretty but i…: Order print; 82 views

After removing the strut nuts, I placed these perches and the 3 washers on and tightened it back up a bit.

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After removing the strut nuts, I pla…: Order print; 93 views

Up on jackstands

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Up on jackstands: Order print; 72 views

This light rocks - pretty cheap at Sears

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This light rocks - pretty cheap at S…: Order print; 60 views

Hmmmmm.... My first victim

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Hmmmmm.... My first victim: Order print; 78 views

Remove 18mm bolt

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Remove 18mm bolt: Order print; 78 views

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Other side...: Order print; 69 views

Here's the other 18mm that holds the sway bar link

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Here's the other 18mm that holds the…: Order print; 68 views

View of same from other side

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View of same from other side: Order print; 67 views

Move that sucker out of the way

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Move that sucker out of the way: Order print; 72 views

Resting peacefully...... I think I need to rest too.

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Resting peacefully...... I think I n…: Order print; 68 views

Need to remove bolt holding this bracket to the strut - 10mm

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Need to remove bolt holding this bra…: Order print; 70 views

Remove the bracket after bolt is out

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Remove the bracket after bolt is out: Order print; 67 views

still removing the bracket - taking three freaking pictures took longer than removing the part

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still removing the bracket - taking …: Order print; 64 views

Here's one more juuust in case your a complete moron and didn't understand after the first three pictures

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Here's one more juuust in case your …: Order print; 68 views

Insert 1/4 drive extension into the gap and turn 90 degrees

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Insert 1/4 drive extension into the …: Order print; 82 views

Marking my progress with duct tape

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Marking my progress with duct tape: Order print; 71 views

Need to remove this little headlight leveling thing - Driver's Side Only!

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Need to remove this little headlight…: Order print; 76 views

Here's where it's connected to the control arm - 10mm or something

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Here's where it's connected to the c…: Order print; 71 views

Remove this little guy - just another T-25 like the ones missing from your belly pan.

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Remove this little guy - just anothe…: Order print; 73 views

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Sweet: Order print; 92 views

Well that was pretty damn easy....

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Well that was pretty damn easy....: Order print; 88 views

Close up of bracket installed on new coilover.

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Close up of bracket installed on new…: Order print; 68 views

Prior to adjustment - this would be a bit too low for me.

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Prior to adjustment - this would be …: Order print; 70 views

Complete guess at height adjustment - took measurement to keep both sides the same.

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Complete guess at height adjustment …: Order print; 87 views

Other side - within .001" is pretty close.

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Other side - within .001" is pretty …: Order print; 69 views

Bring the other ring up to lock the perch in place...

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Bring the other ring up to lock the …: Order print; 79 views

All tight and ready to go... fronts only took like 45 minutes, really.

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All tight and ready to go... fronts …: Order print; 67 views

My engine bay is cleaner than the rest of the car - rained every day that week.

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My engine bay is cleaner than the re…: Order print; 80 views

Remove rear fender liner - held by eleventeen T25 torx screws.

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Remove rear fender liner - held by e…: Order print; 69 views

Remove these retainers prior to removing the shock and swaybar connection

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Remove these retainers prior to remo…: Order print; 87 views

Spring, lower control arm and shock removed

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Spring, lower control arm and shock …: Order print; 87 views

This is where the spring sits....

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This is where the spring sits....: Order print; 74 views

New spring seated up against the little rubber stop

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New spring seated up against the lit…: Order print; 79 views

Put this back where it belongs - or just leave it there in the first place

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Put this back where it belongs - or …: Order print; 83 views

Properly seated...

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Properly seated...: Order print; 69 views

New spring sitting where it goes...

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New spring sitting where it goes...: Order print; 74 views

Adjustable spring perches that come with the Koni's

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Adjustable spring perches that come …: Order print; 89 views

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Inside view: Order print; 69 views