Coilover Install (Tein Basic)

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Feb 18, 2009 | 11:22 AM

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^^thanks, so let me get this straight, am i putting the anti-seize in the hole where the 22mm strut bolt goes into? Or do I place it on the coilover where the rings that control the height are? The reason im confused is because if its on the coils, then i could do this earlier..right?

Do not put the anti-size on the threaded coilover area, the anti-seize is typically for bolts and fasteners were there is heat build up The anti-seize prevents the materials from corroding, and seizing together making it hard to disassemble.

Feb 19, 2009 | 03:18 AM

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I actually put some anti-seize my ksports. Is that bad??

Feb 19, 2009 | 06:13 AM

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its probably bad since he said not to do that but im guessing it wont kill your coils..

Feb 19, 2009 | 06:16 AM

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I dont think it is bad, but I wiped off what I could.

Feb 19, 2009 | 08:47 AM

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ok so just to clear up some more confusion i have, I understand that the front ssp coils dont need to transfer anything from the stock shocks correct? Is this the same for the rears? I dont need to transfer any bearings, dust shield, and etc.?

Feb 19, 2009 | 02:03 PM

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^ nope, nothing. Its a direct replacement :D

Feb 19, 2009 | 03:44 PM

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nice

when I install it, I will take some pictures of the front mounts...because I have no idea how to adjust the camber

Feb 19, 2009 | 03:58 PM

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<3 this write up.

^^

Feb 20, 2009 | 11:49 PM

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woot woot, got my coils in today!

Feb 24, 2009 | 05:07 AM

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nice DIY!!!! i didnt realize coilovers werent that complicated to install, you definitely made this install look possible for an amateur to do haha, kinda makes me wish I woulda tried to install them myself

Mar 11, 2009 | 08:29 AM

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j3st3r..im guessing you dont know how much these coils settle over a three week period since you got them used right? Does anyone know how much they will drop after fully being settled? I think ima go with 13 all around for now.

Mar 12, 2009 | 06:53 PM

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i'm about to install my coilovers but i don't know where the best spot for my jack stands is..can some one help me out? lol

Mar 12, 2009 | 06:55 PM

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i'm about to install my coilovers but i don't know where the best spot for my jack stands is..can some one help me out? lol

Under the arrows on your sideskirts, that is, unless you don't have a lip kit on.

Mar 12, 2009 | 06:56 PM

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no i dont have the lip kit lol

Mar 12, 2009 | 07:04 PM

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any tips on removing the clips from the front weather strip??

Mar 12, 2009 | 07:11 PM

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Can anyone answer my question above please?

Mar 12, 2009 | 07:46 PM

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I don't think anyone measures how much they settle. It isn't much though. It's definitely not like springs.

Mar 12, 2009 | 07:52 PM

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ok thanks

Mar 12, 2009 | 07:53 PM

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any tips on removing the clips from the front weather strip??

there's no weather stripping to remove

Mar 12, 2009 | 07:55 PM

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nice how long did this take you?

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