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Old 10-11-09 | 07:19 PM
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^ Haven't tried an Engine clip yet, but I have tried 2 differen't plastic clips from autozone that have failed to work....
Old 10-12-09 | 10:00 AM
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Lowe's sells a lot of plastic clips similar to those push-pins. Varying sizes, hit them up
Old 10-12-09 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by CircuitMS
Lowe's sells a lot of plastic clips similar to those push-pins. Varying sizes, hit them up
Good call. Thanks Circuit.
Old 10-13-09 | 10:39 AM
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No problem, we drive our cars just like you guys. Stuff falls apart or gets destroyed and we're left trying to figure it out haha.

BTW, I always go to Lowes whenever I need a nut, bolt or fastener, they have a much better section for that stuff compared to Home Depot.
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Originally Posted by CircuitMS
No problem, we drive our cars just like you guys. Stuff falls apart or gets destroyed and we're left trying to figure it out haha.

BTW, I always go to Lowes whenever I need a nut, bolt or fastener, they have a much better section for that stuff compared to Home Depot.
I hear ya...

I'm really not trying to raise the car...looks too good at the height its at right now. Long as I'm not shredding up tires, then I don't care if I rub little.
Only concern of mine is that I need some kind of stable to hold that sideskirt in place. Gonna check out and buy an assortment of clips today at Lowes.
Old 10-13-09 | 12:33 PM
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Originally Posted by ExclusivIS
Gonna check out and buy an assortment of clips today at Lowes.
While you are there...

Look for a similiar size & length version of the OEM screw, but like this:

Flat & self tapping.

Look for black or stainless steel....



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Old 10-15-09 | 03:03 PM
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Does anyone have any tricks to adjusting the stiffness/softness of your coilovers?

Because I hate having to take apart my trunk and the plastic in the engine bay to adjust my coilovers..
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You really shouldnt have to adjust them that often....

The front isn't a big deal, I think. Taking off the plastic only takes a minute (plus I leave mine off);

The rear is a different story. I'm not sure how yours adjust but my JIC's came with a little allen key/****; so my installer cut an 'X' in my trunk liner over the adjustment **** for each coilover. You can't even see the cut; I just stick the allen key in, find the top of the coilover.. and adjust it that way. Hope this helps.
Old 10-15-09 | 04:34 PM
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Key/**** thingy:



Driver's side trunk cutout (You can barely make it out, it's the shape of an "+")



Driver's side with adjustment **** in..




Passenger's side cutout, a little easier to see.


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Originally Posted by verals05
Does anyone have any tricks to adjusting the stiffness/softness of your coilovers?

Because I hate having to take apart my trunk and the plastic in the engine bay to adjust my coilovers..

I plan on ordering the IS-C suspension access panels for the rear.. (in black)

If they don't work, I will make some generic round ones...

Old 10-15-09 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Joe Z
I plan on ordering the IS-C suspension access panels for the rear.. (in black)

If they don't work, I will make some generic round ones...

im ghetto i just cut mine! i dont look back there ever anyways!
Old 10-15-09 | 07:22 PM
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Those access panels are nice.
Old 10-15-09 | 07:32 PM
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I made it even easier.. My whole interior is sitting in my garage.. :d
Old 10-15-09 | 07:37 PM
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Look into the BC racing rear extenders.




Mine dont look like that, its very hidden. I drilled a hole directly above the coilovers, so the cable is a tad longer and basically curves into the felt above. Nobody ever sees it unless they tilt there heads down.
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^ Yup, the extenders make accessing the damping adjustments in the rear a big help.

We can get these for you if you need 'em, just shoot us a PM



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