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03-22-2008, 07:45 PM
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Need help :(
i just bought some TEIN basic damper for my rx8 ...me and my friend tried installing it but we couldn't even take the OEM springs out ....i went to the shop to ask and they say they will charge me $400 to install the whole thing ...
can anyone help me ? any instruction will be GREATLY appreciated ...
can anyone help me ? any instruction will be GREATLY appreciated ...
03-23-2008, 03:48 AM
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Really ? 
...**** ...im broke ...
i have no experience in replacing the suspension but i would want to change it myself ...if i have the instruction book >.<
...**** ...im broke ...i have no experience in replacing the suspension but i would want to change it myself ...if i have the instruction book >.<
03-24-2008, 06:45 AM
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Im located at cupertino , CA ....the shop i found that will do it for me is located at Milpitas , CA ...kinda 30-40 min drive from here ....couldnt find anyshop near here
03-24-2008, 04:12 PM
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1) why is this in the show and shine section? 
2) $400 is about right for the damper install. This isn't a very hard install, just can be time consuming if it's the first time you're doing it.
I would recommend checking out the D.I.Y. subforum, I'm pretty sure there's instructions there on a few different suspension installs.
Hopefully those can help you out.
2) $400 is about right for the damper install. This isn't a very hard install, just can be time consuming if it's the first time you're doing it.
I would recommend checking out the D.I.Y. subforum, I'm pretty sure there's instructions there on a few different suspension installs.
Hopefully those can help you out.
03-24-2008, 07:26 PM
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i just bought some TEIN basic damper for my rx8 ...me and my friend tried installing it but we couldn't even take the OEM springs out ....i went to the shop to ask and they say they will charge me $400 to install the whole thing ...
can anyone help me ? any instruction will be GREATLY appreciated ...
can anyone help me ? any instruction will be GREATLY appreciated ...
Do you want advice on how to claybar the coilover?
03-25-2008, 02:14 AM
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im still kinda new to this forum ...forgive me for posting it at the wrong spot ...
yes im new to this ...i tried checking out the DIY section ...but there isnt any clear instruction on how to do it ...
damn i suck at fixing my own car ....
yes im new to this ...i tried checking out the DIY section ...but there isnt any clear instruction on how to do it ...
damn i suck at fixing my own car ....
03-25-2008, 02:29 AM
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There is a good DIY by Robin Yang. That is what I used to change my springs. He has good illustrations to make it dummy proof. If you google his name, you can find his website. His DIY made it so much easier for me. Or you can search under springs installed. There's a link to his website.
03-25-2008, 02:17 PM
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03-27-2008, 01:35 AM
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03-27-2008, 02:38 PM
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i dont find mine REALLY bouncy maybe only a little bit. did you put the springs on the right shocks meaning stiffer springs up front?
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03-28-2008, 01:15 AM
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no ... i think the back is too stiff ....my tail is bouncing up and down like crazy when i drive on the highway ..especially when there is a dip , the car just BOUNCE !
03-28-2008, 09:02 AM
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damn thats not right then. the stiffer springs should have gone up front. the only other thing i would say is to check and make sure that everything is tight and torqued down. did you buy the kit used or new?
