Capt.Tightpants

So, took my car to Big O's to get some Michelin Pilot Sport 4S installed... They installed Michelin's all seasons instead. They're going to fix it tomorrow.

However, I also had them install some Eibach Lowering Springs that I've had sitting in my garage waiting for me to install for over a year. Figure I needed tires, might has well have them install the springs. However, when I asked about pre-loading, they said they had no idea what I was talking about. I forwarded them a link to a thread here along with some instructions to Racing Beat's spring install, which says to preload.

Does anyone have a link to something from Eibach with the instruction to preload? And is this just an RX-8 thing, preloading? Or did I take my car to the wrong shop?

Loki

iTrader: (1)

You don't preload lowering springs. Coilovers yes, but not springs. They do need to do final tightening with weight on wheels though, thaty Miata/RX8 specific and is in Racing Beats instructions.

Federighi

iTrader: (7)

Sucks to hear Capt. One time I went to Big-O to replace set of tires and they proceeded to replace all 4. I was like 'what's going on here??? I'm here for 2 tires' Glad to hear it's all settled now. Always good to keep an eye on the shop I suppose.