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Old Mar 16, 2013 | 11:15 AM
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Car looks sick man xD
I just installed mine a few days ago and the front ones are really noisy. It's like a loose rattling sound. I double checked to see if everything was nice and tight and everything was. Are they supposed to be noisy? This is my first time ever having aftermarket coilovers so I wouldn't know. Help ?
Old Mar 18, 2013 | 04:04 PM
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My rattle came from the top hats. Once the car is down off the jack stands, you need to tighten those again. Also, you have to reuse your old bump stops.
Old Mar 19, 2013 | 02:56 AM
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Yeah I reused the old bump stops and i tightened the top hats once it was off the jack stands, still making sounds. Not as noisy as before but the noise is still there.
Old Mar 22, 2013 | 05:42 PM
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not sure, I have heard of some people reusing the factory dust sleeves to eliminate the rattle
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:01 PM
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I do believe that is correct, If i read right he had to use the factory top hat for the front leaving only the camber bolts to adjust your camber up front now.......... hmmmm Oh well the price to pay to be low
So upon doing some research (parts searching) xtec auto usa now makes/ has Adjustable Rear upper control arms for our cars and they are reasonably cheap when compared to 2tcornot2tc (sp), not dissin what you have done 2tcornot2tc but are more on reasonable price point.
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 10:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Cypress_h
So upon doing some research (parts searching) xtec auto usa now makes/ has Adjustable Rear upper control arms for our cars and they are reasonably cheap when compared to 2tcornot2tc (sp), not dissin what you have done 2tcornot2tc but are more on reasonable price point.
those are also (allegedly) generic ebay honda parts that were trimmed to fit.

a couple companies, like SuperTek and a couple more are working on a legit set
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 09:02 PM
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Just got my coilover today from raceland I was looking over the instructions they provided it said something about cutting the rubber piece that goes with the top hat said u had to trim off a piece and it was highlighted and it stated that it needed to b done if u wanted the install to b correct. Just wondering if u ran into this and if u trimmed ur rubber piece sorry idk what ita technically called lol

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Mine didn't even come with instructions!
Old Mar 30, 2013 | 03:29 AM
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Ok when I get home ill take a picture of what came with it and post it

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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:11 AM
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Originally Posted by disaster06
Mine didn't even come with instructions!
First sheet was a warning tC2 Raceland Coilover Review-uploadfromtaptalk1364616398101.jpg

Next sheet at the top says " scion tc2 rear installation"

#1 the oem rubber spring insulator pad will need to be trimmed in order to mount properly. Trim the highlighted area.

#2 the oem dust cover will nees to be trimmed in order for the upper shock mount to install properly Trim the cover where shown.

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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 04:17 AM
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So I'm guessing u have to use part of the oem strut on the raceland one.

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Old Mar 30, 2013 | 08:18 PM
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Old Apr 3, 2013 | 10:27 PM
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You said you had Tein S-Techs prior. How do the Racelands coils compare to the S-Techs in ride quality and performance. I searched and all I found is the quick mention of performance in your inititial post.
Old Apr 4, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Tc13
First sheet was a warning Attachment 13599

Next sheet at the top says " scion tc2 rear installation"

#1 the oem rubber spring insulator pad will need to be trimmed in order to mount properly. Trim the highlighted area.

#2 the oem dust cover will nees to be trimmed in order for the upper shock mount to install properly Trim the cover where shown.

Attachment 13600


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yours came with instructions because to many people complained about it not coming with them
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did yours come with a decal too?
Old Apr 5, 2013 | 12:49 AM
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Mine came with slight instructions and a decal I had a custom one made already that looks better imo.

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Old May 3, 2013 | 04:39 PM
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I'm considering getting these for my tc. Now that you have had them for a while, how is the quality over a long period of time?
Old May 3, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Dang I haven't replied here in a while.

Mine didn't come with instructions either. I'm not sure if they forgot to put them in mine or if they just started putting instructions in there or what.

The racelands blow the s-tech's away as far as ride quality and performance go.

The quality was good while I had them on, but I only used them for 3 weeks until I decided to part out my car. These racelands as well as TONS of other stuff is for sale in my part out thread: https://www.scionlife.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=220580
Old Aug 19, 2013 | 05:31 PM
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I know its kinda an old thread but has anyone else got them for there tc2. And of so do u have pics and how do u like them

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Old Oct 27, 2013 | 02:18 AM
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Obviously when u lower a car u should get an alignment. I have not has anyone got an alignment yet for the raceland sleeves. Im wondering how to get the rear in spec so my tires dont continue to wear horribly.from what ive seen read heard there is no camber adjustment



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