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Old Feb 26, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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Skunk 2 coilovers ????

i just bought these from a fellow suby...he has an 03 wagon..i got an 02 wrx..tried to install it today and doesnt look like it fits..the sleeve doest cover..maybe im doing it wrong...one question...is this set up for my wrx or is it not...i'm kinda skeptic..maybe i didt install it rite but looks weird to me..thanks



it's actually drop springs with the sleev to adjust the height with no shocks
Old Feb 26, 2005 | 11:54 PM
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did he give u the box?can u see the part#?check if its 517-12-1830.yea its coilovers jus not full c/o it's more like adjustable springs
Old Feb 27, 2005 | 12:17 AM
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Well aren't the Wagon and Sedan suspensions different?
Old Feb 27, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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I don't think it would make a difference since I have Tein S-Techs for a wagon. It seems to be the same since it's the same part number.
Old Feb 27, 2005 | 03:40 AM
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They are the same thing. If you replace everything.
Old Feb 27, 2005 | 01:02 PM
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its' part number 517-12-1830 and it's suppose to fit but i'm having trouble installing them...anyone that did it b4 maybe wanna help ???...tried yesterday and couldnt get it to fit so after puttin the stock back when i make turns i hear a noise sorta like a small rumble or a stutterd sound...anyone know wat is it ?...damm i kinda dont wanna drive it now...any help would be greatfull..shoots

nevin 216-4032




one more thing..when trying to install..on the strut there's like a gold piece..is the sleeve suppose to go over it or be flush ?

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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 03:31 PM
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neva did coilovers like that only full coilovers and springs sorry bu
Old Feb 27, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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it should be the same thing yea ?..except with out the shocks..lol...i mean i got a good deal on it..damm should have bought the tein basic like i wanted to...well thanks..if anyone has time to help install i'm be greatfull by providing beer/soda and pupu's...just gotta let me know when so i can go diving for it..shoots
Old Feb 27, 2005 | 08:33 PM
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Get your money back.....Those "coilovers" aren't really coilovers and are garbage.

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Old Feb 27, 2005 | 08:36 PM
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thanks for the info...
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