Coil-overs! - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

M3n2c3 · 2005-11-03, 06:07 PM

They arrived!

I've got some photos taken, but I gotta head out the door right now to make it to the meet, so I'll put them up later tonight. They're nice-lookin. Very purple.

So, now for the hard part: installation!

Is anyone willing to be enlisted to help me get these on my car sometime in the next week or two?

Nick Koan · 2005-11-03, 06:13 PM

Did you get the Helix DNA ones?

tysonK · 2005-11-03, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by M3n2c3

They arrived!

I've got some photos taken, but I gotta head out the door right now to make it to the meet, so I'll put them up later tonight. They're nice-lookin. Very purple.

So, now for the hard part: installation!

Is anyone willing to be enlisted to help me get these on my car sometime in the next week or two?

Actually the only hard part of the install is the bottom strut bolt. Most of us have installed coilovers a couple of times.

MPREZIV · 2005-11-03, 09:39 PM

He he! I already volunteered to help as soon as I have time! (at the meet tonight)

It's do-able in the driveway, but with the lift and air tools, it's a 20 minute job. Plus the alignment rack available is REALLY nice!

SlickNick112 · 2005-11-03, 09:50 PM

sounds sweet.......I wanna ride.......I got a ride in Cory's today with his new Tiens. J, I gotta get a ride before I leave next week.

M3n2c3 · 2005-11-03, 10:23 PM

Cory, my mind purged any mention you made of your schedule this saturday because I thought I would have to wait till next week, but I should be able to flop my shift this week.

Are you available this saturday afternoon or evening?

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Originally Posted by SlickNick112

sounds sweet.......I wanna ride.......I got a ride in Cory's today with his new Tiens. J, I gotta get a ride before I leave next week.

As long as I can get them on in time. . .

MPREZIV · 2005-11-04, 07:30 AM

It's possible, but there's a problem... Our alignment machine is broken! The dude who services it said he needs to replace a sensor on one of the heads, and he'll likely be able to do it today (friday), but if not he'll be here on Monday. I'll have to let you know as soon as I find out.

M3n2c3 · 2005-11-04, 08:38 AM

Cool. Just let me know.

And. . . pix!

JC · 2005-11-04, 08:46 AM

Those are purty.

JonnydaJibba · 2005-11-04, 10:59 AM

That's hawt.

M3n2c3 · 2005-11-04, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MPREZIV

It's possible, but there's a problem... Our alignment machine is broken! The dude who services it said he needs to replace a sensor on one of the heads, and he'll likely be able to do it today (friday), but if not he'll be here on Monday. I'll have to let you know as soon as I find out.

Any word on it yet?

M3n2c3 · 2005-11-04, 08:35 PM

also, I need the address so I can google map it up

Kevin M · 2005-11-04, 09:32 PM

Kevin M · 2005-11-04, 09:33 PM

Google map pwns j00!

M3n2c3 · 2005-11-04, 09:50 PM

haha, doh. that's what working 12 hour days does to me. I lived in reno for 3 years. i know where that is. *facepalm*

MPREZIV · 2005-11-05, 08:47 AM

The dude came by on Friday. The stinkin ass thing still needs some other part, so it looks like it won't be fixed until monday!

M3n2c3 · 2005-11-05, 08:55 AM

Damn. Next week, then - unless someone knows where in Reno I can have a short-notice alignment done on a saturday afternoon

MattR · 2005-11-05, 09:21 AM

You can drive it without alignment for a couple days, it won't hurt anything.

M3n2c3 · 2005-11-05, 03:03 PM

I just talked to Cory - we're gonna get it done on Tuesday afternoon. As far as the alignment goes, I'd prefer to have it done as soon as possible after installation, since I tend to drive upwards of 50-70 miles a day between my work and my wife's work.

So Tuesday's good. Cory, you rock

Kevin M · 2005-11-05, 06:44 PM

Even 1000 miles wouldn't hurt you. You'll have it eyeballed within reasonable accuracy after installation, enough that crazy wear or strange handling won't be an issue. But hey, if you can do it all at once, no good reason not too, especially since you don't have a pressing need for better handling between now and then.

2005-11-03, 06:07 PM	#1
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Coil-overs! They arrived! I've got some photos taken, but I gotta head out the door right now to make it to the meet, so I'll put them up later tonight. They're nice-lookin. Very purple. So, now for the hard part: installation! Is anyone willing to be enlisted to help me get these on my car sometime in the next week or two? __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2005-11-03, 09:39 PM	#4
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	He he! I already volunteered to help as soon as I have time! (at the meet tonight) It's do-able in the driveway, but with the lift and air tools, it's a 20 minute job. Plus the alignment rack available is REALLY nice! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-11-03, 09:50 PM	#5
SlickNick112 EJ251 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Everett, WA Posts: 603 Car: '06 Impreza WRX STi Class: Out of class! I don't know how to put this but I'm kind of a big deal. People know me.	sounds sweet.......I wanna ride.......I got a ride in Cory's today with his new Tiens. J, I gotta get a ride before I leave next week. __________________ "I feel sorry for people who don't drink. When they wake up in the morning, that's as good as they're going to feel all day. " *~Frank Sinatra*

2005-11-04, 07:30 AM	#7
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	It's possible, but there's a problem... Our alignment machine is broken! The dude who services it said he needs to replace a sensor on one of the heads, and he'll likely be able to do it today (friday), but if not he'll be here on Monday. I'll have to let you know as soon as I find out. __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-11-04, 08:38 AM	#8
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Cool. Just let me know. And. . . pix! Attached Thumbnails __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2005-11-03, 06:13 PM	#2
Nick Koan JDM Cowboy Real Name: Nick Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 8,642 Car: 2015 Mazda 3	Did you get the Helix DNA ones?

2005-11-04, 08:46 AM	#9
JC Ask me about dubs! Real Name: JC Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Orange, CA Posts: 2,895 Car: 2013 Triumph Speed Triple R	Those are purty. __________________ Actually, I am a rocket scientist.

2005-11-04, 10:59 AM	#10
JonnydaJibba EJ207 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Reno/Sparks, Nevada Posts: 3,482 Car: 2000 2.5RS Class: RestNPeace Master Slurper.	That's hawt.

2005-11-04, 08:35 PM	#12
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	also, I need the address so I can google map it up __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2005-11-04, 09:32 PM	#13
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	__________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-11-04, 09:33 PM	#14
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Google map pwns j00! __________________ FWD is the new AWD

2005-11-04, 09:50 PM	#15
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	haha, doh. that's what working 12 hour days does to me. I lived in reno for 3 years. i know where that is. facepalm __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2005-11-05, 08:47 AM	#16
MPREZIV Token Real Name: Le Stig Afrique? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: sitting next to a big yellow box Posts: 3,589 Car: 2001 Impreza 2.5 RS Class: 05 TDSP No, I won't work on your car. F your car*	The dude came by on Friday. The stinkin ass thing still needs some other part, so it looks like it won't be fixed until monday! __________________ "...these condoms have a topical anesthetic to reduce sensitivity, so you can last longer. What a paradox. You can't feel a thing, but you can f*ck for HOURS..."

2005-11-05, 08:55 AM	#17
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	Damn. Next week, then - unless someone knows where in Reno I can have a short-notice alignment done on a saturday afternoon __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2005-11-05, 09:21 AM	#18
MattR El Matador Real Name: Matt Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 10,660 Car: 2012 Toyota Tacoma Class: ?	You can drive it without alignment for a couple days, it won't hurt anything. __________________ "Dallas..We have a problem.”

2005-11-05, 03:03 PM	#19
M3n2c3 EJ205 Real Name: Jeremiah Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Lubbock, TX Posts: 1,888 Car: Current: 2014 Forester 2.5i Premium. Old: 2005 Impreza 2.5RS, 2000 Forester L Class: RNP, long ago (see motto) "Kids are ruining autocross."	I just talked to Cory - we're gonna get it done on Tuesday afternoon. As far as the alignment goes, I'd prefer to have it done as soon as possible after installation, since I tend to drive upwards of 50-70 miles a day between my work and my wife's work. So Tuesday's good. Cory, you rock __________________ Small red text that looks curious at first glance but is ultimately inconsequential

2005-11-05, 06:44 PM	#20
Kevin M EJ22T Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Reno Posts: 9,445 Car: '93/'01 GF6, mostly red Class: 19 FP	Even 1000 miles wouldn't hurt you. You'll have it eyeballed within reasonable accuracy after installation, enough that crazy wear or strange handling won't be an issue. But hey, if you can do it all at once, no good reason not too, especially since you don't have a pressing need for better handling between now and then. __________________ FWD is the new AWD

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