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Old May 12, 2006 | 04:16 PM
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ya why not?
Old May 12, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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Looks great!! I've got a question...How long does it take to adjust all four corners from say, driving height to slammed??
Old May 12, 2006 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ERIKB
Looks great!! I've got a question...How long does it take to adjust all four corners from say, driving height to slammed??

Great question... I am curious myself.
Old May 12, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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The rears are very very simple to adjust. All you have to do is use an allen key to losen the bolt that compresses the collar sleeve together, then use the tool included with the kit to turn it up or down. The fronts on the other hand, you have to jack the car up, remove the wheel, and adjust it like that. Gotta take measurements beforehand so you know how much you need to turn it to get the desired drop you want. One turn is 1/16th of an inch. A pain.
Old May 12, 2006 | 05:55 PM
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Thanks for the info. The box is looking great btw. :D
Old May 12, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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That setup sure looks really nice. I'm currently running the DF210's but I'm going to upgrade. I'm torn between the progress coilover and air ride. I'm leaning toward the air ride for many reasons, but one of which is the ease of adjusting the height.
Old May 13, 2006 | 03:26 AM
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i forgot i was gunna ask you this, after you took the rubber piece out did you notice more noise coming from the back, i never put mine in and have noticed more noise since i installed the coilovers
Old May 13, 2006 | 04:02 AM
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lovin the paint.
Old May 13, 2006 | 04:23 AM
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Originally Posted by dredge38
i forgot i was gunna ask you this, after you took the rubber piece out did you notice more noise coming from the back, i never put mine in and have noticed more noise since i installed the coilovers
I noticed the same thing, thought it was coming apart. It seems to go away though.
Old May 13, 2006 | 04:30 AM
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^^^^^how long did that take
Old May 13, 2006 | 04:32 AM
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a couple of weeks, and it comes and goes w/the weather ( after it rains or gets wet it comes back, it should be ok though, just make sure everything is secure.
Old May 13, 2006 | 04:52 AM
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Noice!
Old May 13, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by dredge38
i forgot i was gunna ask you this, after you took the rubber piece out did you notice more noise coming from the back, i never put mine in and have noticed more noise since i installed the coilovers
Yeah, i noticed some noise last night. I'ma try to find something very VERY thin and soft to put between the bottom collar sleeve and the suspension rack, and also between the spring and body.
Old May 13, 2006 | 01:48 PM
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but i only get noise when i can't seem to dodge a big bump in the road---> BUMP! Ting!
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Originally Posted by Prototype_xB
im on TRD shocks out back
Are you planning on changing out the shocks or is the ride perfect already (not bouncy) with the TRDs? How much do a set of TRD shocks run?

Great drop btw....
Old May 13, 2006 | 07:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Prototype_xB
im on TRD shocks out back
Are you planning on changing out the shocks or is the ride perfect already (not bouncy) with the TRDs? How much do a set of TRD shocks run?

Great drop btw....
The ride out back with the TRDs are pretty good. A little bouncy, but i like it. I might change out with adjustable KONI's

You can get a set of 2 TRD struts and 2 TRD shocks from www.TRDsparks.com for only $295

Suprised me when i first ran across them, "$300 for EVERYTHING!?" ---> Yup
Old May 13, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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Here's a direct link:

http://www.trdsparks.com/displaypart...1&parts_id=312


Oh wow, they've gone down $10 since i ordered them. Now only $284 for everything
Old May 13, 2006 | 09:35 PM
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how about 70 bucks for monroe sensatracks for the rear, cant beat that
Old May 14, 2006 | 03:38 AM
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Originally Posted by dredge38
ive still got a 1/4 of an inch to go in the rear in the pic, it might be easier if you remove the spacers, but thats up to you
hey man, did you have to cut out part of the fender well and skirt in the back?
Old May 14, 2006 | 03:48 AM
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i removed the rear plastic piece and did some hammering in the fender wheel to tuck it like that and thats not all the way down close but not all the way



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