Calling Socal For help.
12-11-2008, 11:57 AM
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P.S. Atilla:our original plan has been compromised, we are moving to Plan b.
January 24th is the new date.
<=i'm seriously liking this smiley
12-11-2008, 12:05 PM
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that smiley is trumped ONLY by the world famous: 
12-11-2008, 12:07 PM
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kinky. 
12-11-2008, 12:09 PM
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it's good to be the King. 
12-11-2008, 01:01 PM
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¿que?
12-11-2008, 01:49 PM
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Location?
Also, I don't have my 8 up here yet, left it in Texas.. but hopefully I'll be bringing it down in the next week or two.
12-11-2008, 02:32 PM
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West Coast Customs Style! 
12-11-2008, 03:32 PM
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This thread is entertaining. Let's keep it that way, and no one die changing the springs please.
BTW - The DIY needs updating. All the pictures were linked to another site, and they are gone. Maybe you guys can take pics of the process to help out the DIY.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-lowering-springs-install-23403/
I changed one rear strut by myself w/ the DIY, and it took about 20mins.
So I don't think it shouldn't take hours. Especially w/ extra help.
You may want to try getting 2 sets of compressors if you plan to have several people helping.
I have one suggestion;
There are different types of spring compressors.
The safer they are, the better chance of not dying.
Here is an example of cheaper/less safe compressors
Notice one end has a safety pin, but the other end does not.
The safety pin is so the compressor doesn't accidentally slip off and send a spring into your brain.
This is a better option. I bought a set of these at Autozone, so hopefully, they are the same ones you get to rent.
Notice the safety pins on both ends.
Make sure you pre-load the driver's side only, that way he can have a NASCAR prepared RX8.
BTW - The DIY needs updating. All the pictures were linked to another site, and they are gone. Maybe you guys can take pics of the process to help out the DIY.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-lowering-springs-install-23403/
I changed one rear strut by myself w/ the DIY, and it took about 20mins.
So I don't think it shouldn't take hours. Especially w/ extra help.
You may want to try getting 2 sets of compressors if you plan to have several people helping.
I have one suggestion;
There are different types of spring compressors.
The safer they are, the better chance of not dying.
Here is an example of cheaper/less safe compressors
Notice one end has a safety pin, but the other end does not.
The safety pin is so the compressor doesn't accidentally slip off and send a spring into your brain.
This is a better option. I bought a set of these at Autozone, so hopefully, they are the same ones you get to rent.
Notice the safety pins on both ends.
Make sure you pre-load the driver's side only, that way he can have a NASCAR prepared RX8.
12-11-2008, 03:37 PM
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^^^^ those are the kind Tim and i used when we did our suspension install.
+1 for being safe: if one of those springs comes loose while you're compressing it, it could kill you. Dead. As in....forever.
+1 for being safe: if one of those springs comes loose while you're compressing it, it could kill you. Dead. As in....forever.
12-11-2008, 03:38 PM
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22" psh ill just not have fenders and go to 30".
its ok jedi if you go to the darkside, you can learn to bring people back.
its ok jedi if you go to the darkside, you can learn to bring people back.