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Old 05-15-2009, 11:47 AM
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So, I ordered new set of coilovers and a new map sensor for my car, and they're on their way. I'm have C ory install my new clutch soon, but seeing as how being in law school means I have no tools, I was wondering if one of you awesome people would wanna help me install my coilovers? I could provide some money, perhaps beer, etc.

Or if we wanted to get a small DIY day goin if others have work they want to do, I could set that up at my folks place just north of Richmond

really looking to get all of this done by the May 30th meet if possible!

Thanks in advance!

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Old 05-15-2009, 01:15 PM
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I can help you out, im in fredericksburg though
Old 05-15-2009, 03:52 PM
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There's a thought. CEVA mod day on the 23rd?
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I'd help you but I'm in Rockville MD area
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I'd be down to host a DIY next Saturday, assuming that someone can show up with the tools and know-how to help me get the coilovers installed
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Are those complete coil overs? Do they have a top hat?
Do you have a compressor?
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I have a spring compressor, sockets, and everything else we'd need. I just have to remember to bring it all.
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you dont need a spring compressor. just the appropriate size sockets, 2 jacks, jackstands. installing coilovers should be 100x quicker than springs.
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Let me know if this ends up happening. I have a set of kw on order, helping with your install would help me with mine.
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Originally Posted by nightcrawler7188,May 16 2009, 08:55 AM
you dont need a spring compressor. just the appropriate size sockets, 2 jacks, jackstands. installing coilovers should be 100x quicker than springs.
That depends on whether or not you have to transfer some of the stock hardware (tophats, spacers, bumpstops, etc.) to the coilovers. The OEM setup has enough preload in the springs that the compressors are a good idea, and make it a lot easier to take apart.

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