So I finally installed my new suspension today, wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. I've never really worked on cars before, and with two people helping me we got it done in about 6 and a half hours. Put on Bilstein shocks and H&R sport springs. The drop isn't crazy, but it looks really sexy. I'll post some picks when I get the new wheels on, its too dark here now anyway and I've got lots of homework to get done. My question is now that the work is done, other than an alignment what kinds of things should I be on the look out for as potential problems?

 

Well you might get some rubbage if your running 18's but you should be good otherwise, but lets see some pix man

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we demand to see pics

 

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Oh btw - after any type of suspension work -always get realignment...
I blv. Quattro - needs special type of computerized all wheel alignment as well

 

wow thats pretty impresive that u installed your suspension upgrade for your first diy. most ppl do like cc or snub

 

lol my only diy is debadging

 

Yea sometimes a 3d alignment is needed because of how low the car may be and how wide it is.

 

i did my suspension and my rear alighnment was not off and the front was only off by a tad

 

hey, post up pics

good job

 

Are you saying it didnt feel out of alignment, as in after you were done, the car still drove straight and didnt vere side to side?? I just did 4 struts on my nissan, and i swear it felt perfectly aligned even when i was done on the testdrive.. Took it to the shop yesterday for the alignment and it was way out of spec. and now the car handles even better and the way it stands is just perfect... Well worth the $75!! Other than an alignment, the only other things you should have done at that time is wheel balance and tire rotaion if needed. My 117k mile nissan with new struts/alignment/ballance feels like it is brand new now.. Its amazing. Sorry not trying to jack the thread, but i just went through this too.