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Old 02-21-13, 04:12 PM
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Default Just installed BC Coilover... what you guys think?

So, I was lucky enough that my base have all the tool I needed to install my coilover... it still took me 4.5 Hrs to install it though (don't know how you guys did it in 15 mins per wheel). Anyway, saved over $400 so i'm not complaining. What you guys think? should I lower the front a little more? is the back too low? I'm getting new wheels soon so please excuse the dirty wheels.

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Looks good..any problems during install?
A bit too low in the back for my taste
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Looks good bro!! Post pics when u get the new wheels!
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Thank Felo!
@Ismellrice Yeah I think the back is a bit too low too since the front is higher. I didn't ran into many problems installing that thing, mostly just the screw is too tight or stuck because I didn't really know what to do (Should've done some research first). Overall, it is easy just time consuming. But then again, I did have access to all the tools that needed.
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looks good!! I just installed mine as well...I love them...did you happen to get the vibration on acceleration from 0-20 mph?


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looks good!! I just installed mine as well...I love them...did you happen to get the vibration on acceleration from 0-20 mph?


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No i did not, at least nothing that I've notice.
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Bring it down lower !!! Lol looks good
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i feel the vibration. ill be setting the preload and tighting the nut under the dampening settings. plus i have my camber kit to install as well. should be a productive weekend !

post pictures with your new wheels !
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For me, I would raise the rear instead of lowering the front more.

How do you like the ride with your BC? Comfortable? Any noise after installation?
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Originally Posted by knbnguyen
So, I was lucky enough that my base have all the tool I needed to install my coilover... it still took me 4.5 Hrs to install it though (don't know how you guys did it in 15 mins per wheel). Anyway, saved over $400 so i'm not complaining. What you guys think? should I lower the front a little more? is the back too low? I'm getting new wheels soon so please excuse the dirty wheels.
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Just had a question for you. i see that your running the vertex front and rear lips. Are you just using oem sides skirt still? how do you find the flow of the aftermarket lips with the oem side??

i ask cause i also want the run the same setup but do not use the vertex sides. but im worry if it will look weird but it doesnt look bad from your pic.

can anyone else chime in on this??
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Actually I have Vertex front, gfx side and rear lips. I think it fit well.
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Originally Posted by knbnguyen
Actually I have Vertex front, gfx side and rear lips. I think it fit well.
oo im sorry. im stil new to these parts.. how do you think it will look with oem sides?
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Originally Posted by rice4u
oo im sorry. im stil new to these parts.. how do you think it will look with oem sides?
Honestly I don't know. The OEM are less flare out when it come to the side. I didn't think there's much different until I install them (could just be placebo effect?)
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okay thanks for your help
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Looks good now some wheels!


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