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Old 03-28-2012, 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by godesshunter
Extra provided spacers added to front shock mounts, 25 turns from bottom in the front. 35 turns from bottom in the rear.
Awesome! Im going to try that for the baseline and let the shop handle the rest with the corner balance.

Thank you much!
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Old 03-28-2012, 02:58 PM
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Confirmed we're doing a couple adjustment videos when this coming batch arrives!
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
Awesome! Im going to try that for the baseline and let the shop handle the rest with the corner balance.

Thank you much!
Nice. I really want to corner balance. I had my eye on a set of corner weight scales at the pawn shop down the street about a month ago. Thinking about goin down there this weekend and making them an offer if they still have them.
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Old 03-28-2012, 05:57 PM
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got corner balanced the other day! im sitting at .9 lbs out from perfect 50/50 weight with me sitting in the car!

also learned that my car weighs 2974 lbs without me in it o__O looks like i need some sparco buckets to drop that **** down!
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How significant would 5 full turns be in terms of ride height?
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Old 03-28-2012, 10:26 PM
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How significant would 5 full turns be in terms of ride height?
I think its about 1/2-3/4 inch. Guess and check was my method. I had to readjust 3 times before I got it right.
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Originally Posted by godesshunter
I think its about 1/2-3/4 inch. Guess and check was my method. I had to readjust 3 times before I got it right.
thanks I am just trying to learn from you guys to try to get it done in 2 trys or less lol...

Im looking to go a little lower than yours imma try 30/40 turns and see if thats where I wanna be.
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Take a calipers and measure 5 threads on the shock body, there's your answer. I only had to adjust once after the initial install because if you do the math you can determine your ride height beforehand instead of trial and error.
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Originally Posted by Arca_ex
Take a calipers and measure 5 threads on the shock body, there's your answer. I only had to adjust once after the initial install because if you do the math you can determine your ride height beforehand instead of trial and error.
ehh my forgestars and tires are sitting higher than my stock wheels and bald tires so I need to make adjustments again. And these things are a pain in the *** to adjust.
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Old 03-29-2012, 03:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Arca_ex
Take a calipers and measure 5 threads on the shock body, there's your answer. I only had to adjust once after the initial install because if you do the math you can determine your ride height beforehand instead of trial and error.
cool, for some reason I thought that the distance you raise/lower the bottom coller was different that what actual ride height due to the geometry of the suspension.
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Originally Posted by mavictb
cool, for some reason I thought that the distance you raise/lower the bottom coller was different that what actual ride height due to the geometry of the suspension.
If you keep the spring preload the exact same and only change the ride height adjustment then that'll be the case. The rear is a little tricky but the front is easy.
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modified PRINTABLE installation instructions from http://www.swankmonkey.com/mazda/rx8...ion/coilovers/

download HERE use directions at own risk lol

if you guys know a better way of uploading it let me know.
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Shadys instructing:

1. Remove bolts

2. put green long things in

3. tighten bolts

4. drive car.
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
Shadys instructing:

1. Remove bolts

2. put green long things in

3. tighten bolts

4. drive car.

lol some people are less savvy and need more guidance. just figured Id help those few out.
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lol some people are less savvy and need more guidance. just figured Id help those few out.
I agree... However I never post proper DIY's so dumb people don't **** up their cars.
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Rigoherrera your **** is sick.
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
I agree... However I never post proper DIY's so dumb people don't **** up their cars.
well I didnt write to so whatev lol
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Headlight resurfacing is in your future young Jedi.
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Headlight resurfacing is in your future young Jedi.
ive cleaned them numerous times, but the rubber gasket thing behind the main light is broken so water and dirt go in thru there :/
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Originally Posted by shadycrew31
Shadys instructing:

1. Remove bolts

2. put green long things in

3. tighten bolts

4. drive car.
So easy a caveman can do it.
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ive cleaned them numerous times, but the rubber gasket thing behind the main light is broken so water and dirt go in thru there :/
those 19s?
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those 19s?
yeah 19x9.5+12 in the front and 19x10.5+12
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