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Old 11-24-2008, 04:42 AM
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^6 hours first time? Must have been really unprepared. I took 4 and I thought I was unprepared.

2nd time took me 5 hours when switching back to stock due to the bolt being rusted.
 
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Old 11-24-2008, 11:58 AM
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^ & gets quicker each time....
 
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Old 11-24-2008, 02:02 PM
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^Shhhh Rusted bolts ftl! After that ONE bolt that took literally 3 hours, I got everything else done within 45 mins, all 4 corners.
 
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Old 11-24-2008, 05:00 PM
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^ & gets quicker each time....
Does it help to shoot some bolt loosener (penetrant) on 'em the night before? Used to work on my old Chev pickup.
 
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Old 11-25-2008, 07:39 PM
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Where are you guys in Canada buying this mystery penetration fluid from? Crappy tire? What is the actual name? I know I will need this stuff when it comes time to do the work. Or would WD40 suffice?
 
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Old 11-27-2008, 03:00 AM
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^WD-40 is the ultimate fail.

PB Blaster FTMFW, I got mine from Crappy tires.
 
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Old 11-27-2008, 03:22 AM
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^WD-40 is the ultimate fail.

PB Blaster FTMFW, I got mine from Crappy tires.
Cool thanks for the name.
 
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Old 11-27-2008, 05:29 AM
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Cool thanks for the name.
I also used 3 in 1 Pentetrating Oil. Comes in an orange can. Works well.
 
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Originally Posted by Sylvan Lake V35
I did mine on my own its very straight forward. I did not use a spring compressor, for the rear I jacked up the lower spring mount and undid the outer spring mount bolt. I then removed the bolt then let the jack down slowly to remove the spring tention and reverse the procedure for the install. For the fronts remove the spring retaining plate bolt (the bolt in the centre on top of the strut) when its in the car or you will need a compressor or air tools to get it off once the assembly is out of the car.
Which BillStein Coilovers did you get? I'm considering the PSS10. How are they at the track?
 
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Old 11-27-2008, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by elrooko
Which BillStein Coilovers did you get? I'm considering the PSS10. How are they at the track?
Never heard of the PSS10? I got the PSS9 I really like them. I was very concerned about keeping a good ride quality. The PSS9 ride nice they are stiffer than stock but for the most part I think they give the car a sportier feel not harsh at all.

Edit: you asked how they are at the track? They are a little soft for the track due to the rear springs being progressive. I have hear of guys that track their car lots swaping out to Eibachs of H&R rear springs to stiffen it up a bit.

I wrote a review on myg35.ca
http://www.myg35.ca/forums/viewtopic...b791b55c210f15
 

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Old 11-28-2008, 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Sylvan Lake V35
I did mine on my own its very straight forward.
I know whose place I'm going to when the time comes. I hear he works for beer. (or at least will watch work and drink beer)
 
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Old 11-29-2008, 12:19 AM
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I know whose place I'm going to when the time comes. I hear he works for beer. (or at least will watch work and drink beer)
I supervise for beer. Give me a call when your ready
 
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Old 11-29-2008, 10:54 AM
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I haven't done mine yet, but I'll be doing them relatively soon, I just need to set aside a weekend and do them. I intend to fully document it with pictures and post it up on here, because all the guides I've seen were for shock & spring, not coilovers. I'll be using a digital caliper to adjust the ride height.
 
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Old 11-29-2008, 02:26 PM
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i just did mine last night. 4.5 hrs after the spring compressors were acting up. we did have air tools which helped. the backs took 1 hr total, the fronts were more trouble as most people say...
 
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Originally Posted by canucklehead
i just did mine last night. 4.5 hrs after the spring compressors were acting up. we did have air tools which helped. the backs took 1 hr total, the fronts were more trouble as most people say...
Are you happy and can we see pics?
 


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