Can someone help me with a spring install this sunday?

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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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Can someone help me with a spring install this sunday?

Sometime this Sunday? Or next week?

Yup, if you have a spring compressor, that's all. They're Tanabe Springs, -2/-1.3 front/rear.

I'll order pizza and bring some beer in an icechest, and a few Best Motoring and drifting vcd/dvds for your viewing pleasure!


Thanks in advance,
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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 09:50 PM
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you can rent a spring compressor at autozone for free bro..... just need to have a credit card, and its not that hard

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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 09:51 PM
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BTW: post pics after ur install i want to see the drop .... side angle perfered

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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 10:13 PM
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o, really? cool then, well help would still be appreciated but guess I'll try it on my own if no one responds.

Yeah I'll take after pics, I'm actually not sure if -2 inches in front is too much...
Old Dec 11, 2003 | 10:24 PM
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Verc, where are you? I've done a couple of spring installs on WRXs. No promises yet, but what time and where?

Fiancee's working on Saturday, so the EightBall says "Spring Install Looking Good"

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Old Dec 11, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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-2 inches is really low if u ask me......especially if u have a front lip....i hope you are chanigng out your struts too...
Old Dec 11, 2003 | 10:34 PM
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good luck on the install
Old Dec 11, 2003 | 11:11 PM
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the install on the tanabe's aren't that bad..
are u finally using 'em?? or are these different?
Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:37 AM
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yeah vanessa, I'm finally using your springs lol!

yup, if you roadraced with these same set of springs, they can't be too low for me.

No I'm not changing out my struts, probably save up for STi suspension and then sell these springs sometime.

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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 07:45 AM
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hey verc, if you aren't changing your struts, u might want to reconsider.....since u have a 2inch drop in the front, those will be killed without you knowing it. Most springs that work with stock struts are around 1.5 inches drop....dont take my word for it though, just what i've seen people post, haven't tried myself yet.
Old Dec 12, 2003 | 08:03 AM
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Thanks for your concern, anyone want to comment though? Vanessa did you have these on your car for the whole 8k miles until I got them? You changed to coilovers right?
Old Dec 12, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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2" drop on progressive rate springs... 8k is probably as long as any stock strut will hold up before it starts to wear down rapidly.

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Old Dec 12, 2003 | 11:46 AM
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What struts do I get then (sorry don't know much about suspension)
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Jason, PM'd you.
Old Dec 12, 2003 | 06:49 PM
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verc, i have a real spring compressor (one used in a shop) anda hydraulic floor lift at my school. ill take pizza and best motoring vids.

im in fairfield, pm me if interested.



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