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Old Aug 19, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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i think you are adjusting the wrong thing. what you are turning is the locking ring for the spring. when you loosen that, the spring looses compression, which is why it is loose. you have to take the housing off to adjust the height.
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by rosedaleny806
ok so i dont understand the ring thing the bottom ring gives out?? isnt that the locking ring?
you can go up two the last thread no problem it wont come loose i had it like that for a while. but as far as ride comfort it feels like ____
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by tom0613
you can go up two the last thread no problem it wont come loose i had it like that for a while. but as far as ride comfort it feels like ____
oh i kept mine about 3 threads above the last, playing it safe
Old Aug 19, 2009 | 11:19 PM
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after looking at the picture of the coils, there is no housing to twist so i guess you have to turn the locking nut to lower. do you tighten it or loosen it to lower it?
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:32 AM
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tucking with racelands on 17's :D
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:48 AM
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looks awesome...can't wait to install mine!!
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 12:27 PM
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haha just realized i am in your sig tcbabe haha
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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installing mine today..... had them for about two weeks now.... but wanted to watch this thread some more to see if anyone was having issues with them first
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 03:22 PM
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^ i might come to u for installation when i get mine
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 03:28 PM
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^^^ dude come thru.... but what I failed to write is.... my boy that's a tech at Toyota will be doing the install.... but he'll do it for you too if you want... he did djtc coils install also.... and I think you know romona (thecandygirl)..... her car's at his house right now... he's doing her clutch for her.
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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yeah man definatly, i need to cop these already i jus keep waiting for more pics and more reviews before i actually jump the gun. ill PM ya soon to see wats up
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 03:55 PM
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no doubt man.... just let me know whenever your ready
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 04:03 PM
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Fab it takes no time and is very easy to do. So how is everyone liking them so far.
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Originally Posted by NYNCTC
Fab it takes no time and is very easy to do. So how is everyone liking them so far.
loving them
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:16 PM
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yeah they seem a lot easier then jus regular springs, sid. I jus need to bite the bullet and get these already there so good for the price, I think my car deserves to be dropped now lol 4 yrs and 93k later my stock springs sagged though so its not crazy bad compared to newer ones out there
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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i feel ya. i am still up in the air.

RL Coils - 300
B&G - 1300

Hmmmmmmmm
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:22 PM
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hey I've read nothing but good reviews for these. and a $1k difference is huge
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:28 PM
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i know, which is why i am leaning towards these, i just need my other coils to sell ya know. then i can by these and my HIDs in one purchase and then finally feel ok making a build thread hahahaha
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 06:47 PM
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ugh not another build thread
Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:28 PM
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hehehe but mine will be full of fail so...



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