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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 06:42 PM
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Old Jul 12, 2005 | 07:35 PM
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Thanks. Good article. Seriously makes me want to buy the EDFC now. So h0t!
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 01:21 AM
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wow nice...this will come in handy this saturday
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 05:18 AM
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Very nice write up, great photos as well I never seem to have the time to do something like this.

I installed mine fairly easily(not the EDFC as have no real need for them, like 99.999% of us, meaning for the vast majority, they are just bling;), the rear coilovers were a bit of a hassle but got them on after a bit of thinking it over(had to get out a pry bar and persuade the lower control arm to get out of the way

By the way, I will autox my car alot, no time to adjust them for such short duration events, I can do it manually between runs while using my pyrometer to check the tire temps accross the tread and adjusting the air pressure to compensate or take notes for future events on the same surface.

Then when drag racing, even shorter, I already know what settings I will need.

But, I may decide to get the EDFC when I start runnint track day events on road race courses, the only place I feel I could acutally benfit from them;)

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My car is stripped down and thus rides like a big stiff truck for now, even on the softer settings but I know as I put more of the interior in it will smooth out a bit
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 05:24 AM
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that is H O T Hot!
Old Jul 13, 2005 | 10:36 AM
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terrific!! awesome job.
Old Jul 19, 2005 | 06:51 PM
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Glad you guys enjoyed it!
Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:08 PM
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man i need to get back to cali... how hard would it be to mount in the glove box? to kinda hide it... so you know... people dont know its there...
Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:32 PM
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how much would it cost for part+install? and how aobut install just alone?
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Originally Posted by teksno
man i need to get back to cali... how hard would it be to mount in the glove box? to kinda hide it... so you know... people dont know its there...
It's not hard, we can definately do it for you.
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Originally Posted by TurboMe
how much would it cost for part+install? and how aobut install just alone?
Sending you a PM.
Old Jul 20, 2005 | 01:41 AM
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Originally Posted by ProStreetOnline
Originally Posted by teksno
man i need to get back to cali... how hard would it be to mount in the glove box? to kinda hide it... so you know... people dont know its there...
It's not hard, we can definately do it for you.
see here in-lies a slight problem... i am, but more importantly my car, are both in the state of GA... nat nor cal like i so wish and long to be... but thanks for letting my know it is possible... im gonna have to find sombody around here.... god i miss that great state...
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 03:43 AM
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Thanks for all the feedback guys, glad you liked the writeup!
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 04:03 AM
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Wow! This post came back from the dead. It was an excellent writeup .
I didn't notice the use of a spring compressor, so I'm assuming it's not needed for an SS-P install, correct?
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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great writeup.
Old Aug 11, 2005 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by GoSwim
Wow! This post came back from the dead. It was an excellent writeup .
I didn't notice the use of a spring compressor, so I'm assuming it's not needed for an SS-P install, correct?
a spring compressor is not needed, the SS-P come in a complete assembly with upper mounts. No need to reuse your stock mounts like the tein basics.
Old Aug 11, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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Great Write up... just did our EDFC this weekend and it is definitely a nice modification to the tC Suspension.
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 07:39 PM
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Good write up. This is gonna be helpful.

Just one thing though....PLEASE tell me you weren't using a test light???? I know I saw one but I just don't believe it!!!
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by jboogz
Good write up. This is gonna be helpful.

Just one thing though....PLEASE tell me you weren't using a test light???? I know I saw one but I just don't believe it!!!
I don't think I understand?
Old Aug 30, 2005 | 05:46 PM
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I was going to buy this, but i wonder if anyone in missouri wants to do this install with me???

I wish i lived near you guys.

Nice write up and thank you.



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