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Mar 24, 2012 | 06:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Arca_ex

Adjusting the rears is almost the same as the fronts, except you have to loosen the spring perches since they move with the height adjustment as well. Get the height set then adjust the spring perches.

I must have been doing something wrong. I couldn't figure out how to adjust rear ride height without having to unbolt the lower mount from the spindle and prying it away then turning the base up by hand. It was a pain and I mangle up the treads a but at the bottom with the pry bar.

Mar 24, 2012 | 01:36 PM

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Mar 24, 2012 | 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by moonkid

hey guys did anybody needed camber kits to get the car align after installing the coilover?

my car is rocking -3.1 on the rear and the tech at the tire shop i went said it is max out so he cant do nothing about it.

what can i do?

help a powertrix brother out

With my stance ^ which is not too aggressive, I was able to get it up to a -1.9 at max setting.

Mar 24, 2012 | 11:26 PM

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Originally Posted by tiltmode43

Great action shots ooobigfire!

edit: Was someone looking for an extra rear adjuster ****? Was this you, or someone else? Whoever it was, please send me a PM, I need to get that to you!

Still need that **** man :/

Mar 25, 2012 | 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by godesshunter

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god damn! i want your wheel/tire setup soo bad! looks great!

Mar 25, 2012 | 12:36 PM

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Mar 25, 2012 | 06:22 PM

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godesshunter - More like Function X Form!! Gold on Red looks fantastic, and it's all too common. Nice work!

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Still need that **** man :/

Charles told me he had emailed you a while back, but never heard back?

Shoot me your current/best email and I'll forward it to him for resolution.

Rigo - You off-road it like that?! LOL

Mar 25, 2012 | 06:52 PM

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getting corner balanced at Deft Motion here in TN tomorrow! pics up after/during that!

Mar 25, 2012 | 10:44 PM

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yeah tilt i take my car everywhere..lol..i begged my friend to go in the woods 2 for this shoot..lol..hes a bit higher than me and he was freaking the **** out..lol..

Mar 26, 2012 | 12:04 PM

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WHATS UR WHEEL SPECS? DID U DROOP THE SPRINGS? POST PICS OF MINE SOON.

Mar 26, 2012 | 12:20 PM

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Originally Posted by godesshunter

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Do you happen to remember your settings? That is exactly where I want to be at.

Mar 26, 2012 | 02:36 PM

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Charles told me he had emailed you a while back, but never heard back?

Shoot me your current/best email and I'll forward it to him for resolution.

He did email me. He asked me what size I need but I told him it was for the rear on the Rx8. Does he want me me take a measuring tape to the ****? lol If so I have the old broken one on my bench I can measure. Guess I just assumed he would know what size they were since he is the one that produces them and everything.

Mar 26, 2012 | 02:48 PM

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WHATS UR WHEEL SPECS? DID U DROOP THE SPRINGS? POST PICS OF MINE SOON.

wheel specs are 19x9.5+12 in the front and 19x10.5+12 rear and nope, my coils arent even maxed out anymore like they use to

Mar 26, 2012 | 02:50 PM

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I would just take pictures of what you have so he has a solid idea what to replace

Mar 26, 2012 | 02:51 PM

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Ditto !

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WHATS UR WHEEL SPECS? DID U DROOP THE SPRINGS? POST PICS OF MINE SOON.

Mar 26, 2012 | 05:43 PM

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Ditto !

posted 3 or 4 post up

Mar 27, 2012 | 08:11 AM

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Hey guys I'm having issues with my powertrix coils the right rear is making like a banging noise/hitting like a metal can noise (on bumps or sharp turns) all the bolts are tight so what could it be?? I'm taking off the rear today to further inspect but idk what could be causing the noise anything would help guys what could I've missed?

Mar 27, 2012 | 08:48 AM

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That red rx8 is my favorite , beat tiltmode car by a mile. nice job!!

Mar 27, 2012 | 09:24 AM

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That red rx8 is my favorite , beat tiltmode car by a mile. nice job!!

me or the S2? lol

Mar 27, 2012 | 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Cvzrx8

99.99% sure its your springs/adjustment collar do-hickys.

Make sure they are preloaded and the collars are on tight.

Mar 27, 2012 | 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by shadycrew31

Do you happen to remember your settings? That is exactly where I want to be at.

Extra provided spacers added to front shock mounts, 25 turns from bottom in the front. 35 turns from bottom in the rear.

Mar 27, 2012 | 07:55 PM

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That red rx8 is my favorite , beat tiltmode car by a mile. nice job!!

If your talking about mine its not even a competition. Tiltmode's stance and my stance are completely different goals.

Mar 27, 2012 | 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by shadycrew31

99.99% sure its your springs/adjustment collar do-hickys.

Make sure they are preloaded and the collars are on tight.

+1

I added this to the GB thread but should be posted here as well:

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Originally Posted by tiltmode43

As a reminder & general rule of thumb - double check to make sure everything is tight after driving. The rear inner collar is especially hard to reach and if it comes lose, you might hear a noise coming from there.