Coil over question, please help out.

system · August 20, 2002, 12:53am

OK, I’ve been reading on g2ic.com search portion on how to install coil-overs. but I still have a question unanswered.

for the front suspension, when i put the coilovers over the strut, do I still use the stock spring???

I bought coil-overs from a performance store and they are made by: Toms Motorsport

and about the rear, do I use the stock spring too??? how is it installed in the rear.

I understand that this must have been answered a lot of times, but plesae help me out, cause I’ll be putting mine on my teg this week.

Gigarange · August 20, 2002, 1:03am

once you get it apart it’ll probably make a lot more sense
no you do not use the stock springs they should be gone compltely

the coilovers should come with a new shorter spring and a metal collar that goes between the strut and the spring.
the collar will have an adjustable perch on it that the spring sits on.
the collar goes on the bottom

system · August 20, 2002, 1:49am

Gigarange couldnt have made it any better, same as i could say, go with what he said, they come with shorter, higher tensioned springs

wade:clap:

system · August 20, 2002, 2:27am

How much did you pay for those?

system · August 20, 2002, 4:13pm

Originally posted by Sir rev alot
How much did you pay for those?

230 with tax.

system · August 20, 2002, 9:42pm

WHAT!?! on the site they are $100.

system · August 22, 2002, 12:05am

Originally posted by Sir rev alot
WHAT!?! on the site they are $100.

100 American

system · August 22, 2002, 4:43am

did you get them in yet? how do they ride? I orderd some also.

system · August 22, 2002, 8:20am

Dont forget to cut the bumpstops. I forgot and got myself in some bouncy trouble!

system · August 22, 2002, 2:01pm

Originally posted by C.K. James
Dont forget to cut the bumpstops. I forgot and got myself in some bouncy trouble!

I didn’t instal them yet, because I have to help my frined get his car to start then I can use his garage to put them in.

system · August 22, 2002, 10:34pm

Dont forget to cut the bumpstops. I forgot and got myself in some bouncy trouble!

As far as I know bump stops have nothing to do with bouncing…that’s just my opinion though.

spikeymike · August 23, 2002, 1:16am

Originally posted by AcuraOne
[B]

As far as I know bump stops have nothing to do with bouncing…that’s just my opinion though. [/B]

he probably meant that since he forgot to cut his bumpstops, his car would hit the bumpstops on bumps, making the car look and feel bouncy.

system · August 23, 2002, 5:37am

[QUOTE]Originally posted by AcuraOne
[B]

As far as I know bump stops have nothing to do with bouncing…that’s just my opinion though.

Actually, when i had my coilovers put in the guys completely took out my bumpstops and I didn’t know until the other day. I just got new shocks and am going to install both on Sat.

system · August 23, 2002, 10:59pm

Oh ok then…sorry about that C.K. Ya in that case you must have bin bouncin.

system · August 25, 2002, 9:56pm

those slackers… i ordered them on monday… and they said they were sending them out tomorrow (monday)… DAMMIT… i need this springs by this week… I was expecting them by wed… damn them!