OFFICIAL: Powertrix Coilover Group Buy is OPEN!
09-17-2011, 11:10 AM
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Well mine settled about an inch I wanted to drop 2" and after my drive I was dropped exactly 3". Which is too low for my city gonna bump it up an inch.
Here are some pics after they settled.
little bit of rubbing
Here are some pics after they settled.
little bit of rubbing
09-17-2011, 05:02 PM
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UPDATES as of 9/14/11:
ALL - The rear extender cables were not included with this shipment due to factory error. These cables are being flown over via air freight to have them arrive ASAP. Keep in mind, the coilovers can be installed without the extenders, though the extenders make adjusting the rear dampers a breeze. Powertrix apologizes for the inconvenience but will get the adjusters sent out the minute they arrive.
ALL - The rear extender cables were not included with this shipment due to factory error. These cables are being flown over via air freight to have them arrive ASAP. Keep in mind, the coilovers can be installed without the extenders, though the extenders make adjusting the rear dampers a breeze. Powertrix apologizes for the inconvenience but will get the adjusters sent out the minute they arrive.
09-17-2011, 06:40 PM
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^^^ yea what he said. I've been askin around but it seems like taking them off is the only way. They are hard to adjust because there is nothing to hold the inner threads still while you turn the bottom. So I raised the front about a half inch and that is about perfect. Now I just need to relearn how to drive haha.
09-17-2011, 07:18 PM
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An extra 2-3 sets came over and are still available @ GB pricing for about a week. I will be posting a thread on this later on (as well as hopefully making some room in my PM inbox somehow!)
As far as rear height adjustment goes, if you are looking to do a minor height adjustment, I'd say adjusting from the spring perch wouldn't make any substantive differences with regard to handling.
Woohoo, some people already installed, you guys are fast! Love the pics!
As far as rear height adjustment goes, if you are looking to do a minor height adjustment, I'd say adjusting from the spring perch wouldn't make any substantive differences with regard to handling.
Woohoo, some people already installed, you guys are fast! Love the pics!
09-18-2011, 05:55 PM
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thanks tilt I raised the perches about 1/2" in the rear and that put me where I wanted to be. Now I need to find somewhere that can give me an alignment.
sorry for the crappy pics its raining.
sorry for the crappy pics its raining.
09-19-2011, 01:52 AM
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As ooobigfire mentioned, get an alignment ASAP for those of you doing a DIY installation to prevent unnecessary tire wear
If anyone has any installation woes, feel free to post here for direct feedback from me + others who have already installed. We are here to help
Who else has these on? Let's see some more PICS!
09-19-2011, 02:32 AM
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Well I have the fronts in. Ran out of time tonight so rears are going in tomorrow.
I had a couple of small complaints though, not a big deal but just a heads up for other people installing.
The upper mount on the front ones didn't line up with the three mounting holes, I had to drill them out a couple millimeters to get it to fit.
The damper adjustment **** is too tall to fit under the stock strut tower bar, I had to cut out some material, about the size of half of a quarter, to get the bar back on.
Just wanted to give a heads up on that one because if you try to bolt the strut bar back on, you'll bend the **** out of the *****. Thankfully I noticed it before I got to that point.
Also, any updates on the extender cables?
I had a couple of small complaints though, not a big deal but just a heads up for other people installing.
The upper mount on the front ones didn't line up with the three mounting holes, I had to drill them out a couple millimeters to get it to fit.
The damper adjustment **** is too tall to fit under the stock strut tower bar, I had to cut out some material, about the size of half of a quarter, to get the bar back on.
Just wanted to give a heads up on that one because if you try to bolt the strut bar back on, you'll bend the **** out of the *****. Thankfully I noticed it before I got to that point.
Also, any updates on the extender cables?
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09-19-2011, 02:45 AM
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With regard to the front strut tower issue - I hadn't the slightlest clue as I am currently running the JIC 4-point bar.
As far as the front holes lining up, that's fairly interesting as well. Let's see if this is commonplace with others' experiences. I don't believe there should be any issue in this respect, though I would like to hear what others have to say. I wouldn't foresee this necessary though dremeling out a couple of mm for better clearance never hurts
Thanks for the heads-ups! For the cables, no update yet from Powertrix though I am hoping to hear back within the next few business days.
As far as the front holes lining up, that's fairly interesting as well. Let's see if this is commonplace with others' experiences. I don't believe there should be any issue in this respect, though I would like to hear what others have to say. I wouldn't foresee this necessary though dremeling out a couple of mm for better clearance never hurts
Thanks for the heads-ups! For the cables, no update yet from Powertrix though I am hoping to hear back within the next few business days.
09-19-2011, 09:17 AM
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Yea I ran into that issue with the strut bar and forgot all about it. I left it off as I don't have the tools to drill that big of a hole.
Also the holes lining up on the front was a TIGHT squeeze but with about 10 minutes of wiggling around and turning mine slipped in. No big issue, tighter is better right? Zing!
Also the holes lining up on the front was a TIGHT squeeze but with about 10 minutes of wiggling around and turning mine slipped in. No big issue, tighter is better right? Zing!
09-19-2011, 02:23 PM
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Yea I ran into that issue with the strut bar and forgot all about it. I left it off as I don't have the tools to drill that big of a hole.
Also the holes lining up on the front was a TIGHT squeeze but with about 10 minutes of wiggling around and turning mine slipped in. No big issue, tighter is better right? Zing!
Also the holes lining up on the front was a TIGHT squeeze but with about 10 minutes of wiggling around and turning mine slipped in. No big issue, tighter is better right? Zing!
I'll see if we can get anything revised with the **** design to fit the OEM strut bar. Anyone have pictures of this by any chance?
Tighter = better
09-20-2011, 07:59 PM
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Well here are pics of why it won't fit. Will probably take a band saw or maybe a rat tail file to it to make it work. How did you do it Arca ex?
Got this made today. Many people I have talked to have never heard of powertrix even many of my nissan crazed friends, so I got this made to spread the word.
Got this made today. Many people I have talked to have never heard of powertrix even many of my nissan crazed friends, so I got this made to spread the word.
nothing that I can think of besides cutting it. Shouldn't hurt it much just a bit of an eye sore unless you clean it up nice.
09-20-2011, 08:59 PM
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Oh, looks very close. With regards to a fix, from the looks of things, one can lightly trim the factory strut bar, use some spacers/washers to help push it up enough for clearance (possibly), or run without the strut bar for the time being. This may not be ideal, but I really need to see this in person before any final word is made. Powertrix isn't going anywhere, so we'll be sure to figure this one out! Hopefully this doesn't create too large an inconvenience for anyone. When new products enter the market testing is done, but there is always slight chance of a hiccup here or there.
Stay tuned!
BTW, still working on my inbox situation for you guys. Will be sorted soon, promise!
Stay tuned!
BTW, still working on my inbox situation for you guys. Will be sorted soon, promise!