Can anyone help me raise my car? (stance coil overs)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 18, 2012 | 10:49 PM
  #1  
MrMakesItRain's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,581
From: Hayward, CA
Car Info: amber lamps/fire engine/06 STi
Can anyone help me raise my car? (stance coil overs)

Hi I wanted to raise my car for the winter and some off road fun. I bought my sti with stance coilovers and it didnt come with the spanner wrenches... and ive never adjusted coilovers before.

If anybody in the bay area can help me raise my car that would be fanfreakintastic! East bay would be most ideal but im willing to travel pretty far. Will compensate for your time! Thanks in advance.
Old Nov 18, 2012 | 11:22 PM
  #2  
bmxhotsauce's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 1,069
From: bako, ca
Car Info: subaru
look on youtube. very easy to adjust
Old Nov 18, 2012 | 11:24 PM
  #3  
flat489's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 1,946
From: Saratoga
Car Info: '11 STI
Originally Posted by bmxhotsauce
look on youtube. very easy to adjust
good advice if he had the spanner wrenches, which he doesnt
Old Nov 18, 2012 | 11:24 PM
  #4  
DSav408's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 3,051
From: San Jose, CA
Car Info: 07 UGM FXT
Get adjustable wrenches and a cloth so you don't damage the teeth on the coil overs.
Old Nov 19, 2012 | 12:04 AM
  #5  
StealthMODE's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,742
From: philz coffee
Car Info: @eatwithnaveed
you dont need wrenches. get a flat head scew driver and a mallet. stick it on the top ring and hit towards the right (making the ring turn left). itll loosen it up and then just adjust it to where you want it. if your in the fremont area let me know. ill help you. if not, just use my advice and youll be fine.
Old Nov 19, 2012 | 12:25 AM
  #6  
MrMakesItRain's Avatar
Thread Starter
Registered User
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,581
From: Hayward, CA
Car Info: amber lamps/fire engine/06 STi
Someone in San Jose said they could help but I'm always in the Fremont area. When are you available?
Old Nov 19, 2012 | 12:37 AM
  #7  
1JavaBlk_in_Sac's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (86)
 
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 4,351
From: Sac CA
Car Info: $2000 hawkeye
Originally Posted by StealthMODE
you dont need wrenches. get a flat head scew driver and a mallet. stick it on the top ring and hit towards the right (making the ring turn left). itll loosen it up and then just adjust it to where you want it. if your in the fremont area let me know. ill help you. if not, just use my advice and youll be fine.
this
Old Nov 19, 2012 | 07:53 AM
  #8  
vaj's Avatar
vaj
Registered User
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 673
From: East Bay
Car Info: 2004 Big Booty STi with a two finger gap.
Make sure those threads are spotless before you attempt to turn the lock ring. A little lubricant helps after you've cleaned them as well.
Old Nov 19, 2012 | 07:59 AM
  #9  
StealthMODE's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (15)
 
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 2,742
From: philz coffee
Car Info: @eatwithnaveed
Originally Posted by vaj
Make sure those threads are spotless before you attempt to turn the lock ring. A little lubricant helps after you've cleaned them as well.
this too. lol. and im free whenever usually. just pm me your number and ill text you. you would have to bring your own tools though since i dont live in a house anymore.. i live in apts =(
Old Nov 19, 2012 | 08:51 AM
  #10  
norcalbro's Avatar
VIP Member
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 2,001
From: earth
Car Info: 2010 swp WRX hatch
If you want to drive to San Jose, I can help ya out. Pm me
Old Nov 19, 2012 | 05:05 PM
  #11  
WIN IN's Avatar
Registered User
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 252
From: Alameda
Car Info: AW STI 05
Originally Posted by StealthMODE
you dont need wrenches. get a flat head scew driver and a mallet. stick it on the top ring and hit towards the right (making the ring turn left). itll loosen it up and then just adjust it to where you want it. if your in the fremont area let me know. ill help you. if not, just use my advice and youll be fine.
THIS X2 he knows exactly what hes talking about and a great guy!!!
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
renocummins
Suspension, Handling, and Brakes
1
Oct 22, 2008 10:43 AM
ssteve
Suspension, Handling, and Brakes
1
Nov 16, 2004 03:52 PM
RUDEBWOY
Suspension, Handling, and Brakes
4
Mar 31, 2003 01:08 PM
willy1440
Suspension, Handling, and Brakes
9
Jan 30, 2003 12:22 AM
EddyRS
Suspension, Handling, and Brakes
1
Dec 8, 2002 04:55 PM




All times are GMT -7. The time now is 11:40 PM.