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Old 05-04-09, 07:50 AM
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how the hell did u turn the body without taking the wheel off? i always turned the body with the wheel off so this way i can measure it with a micrometer and match it with the other side.
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well, you can turn it if you're not really low, as is the case for the OP. for those of us slammed 3-4", you have to take the wheel off...
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I'm gonna have to come to that meet and see how these setups are. My rear shocks are pretty much shot, so I have to decide soon.
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yea man its by Fort Lee in NJ...pretty close.
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Originally Posted by 19psi
well, you can turn it if you're not really low, as is the case for the OP. for those of us slammed 3-4", you have to take the wheel off...
ah ok that makes sense...i didnt know how anyone can get the wrench in there without removing the wheel...even with the skinniest hands its impossible.
Old 05-04-09, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
ah ok that makes sense...i didnt know how anyone can get the wrench in there without removing the wheel...even with the skinniest hands its impossible.
i wouldnt say imposible, ive done it caz i got lazy and didnt want 2 take my rims off to tweak it haha
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yeah with my car on the lift, the wheels only drop about 2" from their tucked position, if that, there's no way i can fit my guns in there!
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Yeah, I'm gonna try and attend that meet.
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i love my megans, they're on stiffest in the front and even that doesn't feel too bad.. the rebounds a bit bouncy, but nothing close to what you'd expect from a stereotypical lowered civic
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Anyone know how long I can expect these Megans to last?
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really depends on what type of roads u drive in...i live in LI so the roads compared to the city isnt AS bad but still pretty bad in some parts...ive heard of coilovers needing to be rebuilt like every 20k miles but do not quote me on that. anyone know the proper procedures for these?
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
really depends on what type of roads u drive in...i live in LI so the roads compared to the city isnt AS bad but still pretty bad in some parts...ive heard of coilovers needing to be rebuilt like every 20k miles but do not quote me on that. anyone know the proper procedures for these?
Damn... ok, then scratch that, I'd rather go OEM, lol.
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lol u can still go coilovers. u dont need OEM ones, just get KYB...i loved them.
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Originally Posted by LiCelsior
lol u can still go coilovers. u dont need OEM ones, just get KYB...i loved them.
I heard KYB's dont last, I dont know how much truth theres to it.
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who said that? KYBs are recommended by most vets in this forum...and their 90 a pop, compared to what, 120 for oem?


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