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Old 07-30-2010 | 03:33 PM
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I'll let you pick your poison on the 14th!
 
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Old 07-31-2010 | 02:11 AM
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I'll let you pick your poison on the 14th!

You better start saying your prayers and taking your Vitamins now Don't let that gym card go to your head and don't let my soft exterior fool you I am fueled by hunger and pure rage

Ps remind me to bring that brace I got from you, i found mine and now they both are sitting in my garage.....I might even have to charge you storage on that
 
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Old 07-31-2010 | 02:34 AM
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Wink

Oh mylanta... you get funnier by the minute!
 
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Old 07-31-2010 | 02:38 AM
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Oh mylanta... you get funnier by the minute!
I'll be here all week tell your friends to come check out the show
 
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Old 08-14-2010 | 02:58 PM
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So now not only is Eno idle and confused, he's spaced out!

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Looks much better now!! We did a lil fender roll to make sure of the clearance, but just from eyeballing it I'd say he's golden. Eno, good to see you as always, looking forward to lunch!
 
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Old 08-14-2010 | 04:43 PM
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Looks good, what size o spacers?
 
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Old 08-14-2010 | 07:51 PM
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Thanks!

Those are 15mms... both front and back. Thinking a swap with a 20-25mm might be in order for the fronts but I think the rears are sitting about right. Thanks again Swivel!


PS: I only look that gray in the sun.
 
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Old 08-14-2010 | 10:39 PM
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Looks good Eno.
 
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Old 08-14-2010 | 11:02 PM
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looks much better with spacers.
 
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Old 08-14-2010 | 11:43 PM
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Looks much better, don't forget to take your wheels off and re-torque the spacers after 150-200km.
 
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Old 08-15-2010 | 03:03 AM
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Good advice! I'll do it.

Funny enough those shots are of a rather loose Passenger side- The driver side is actually quite a bit tighter than the passenger side. The guy who did the install of the rubber on the wheels on the car said it was quite normal. The guy who did the alignment thinks it might have been hit at some point (though the carfax equivalent said otherwise). There is a VERY distinct difference between the two... and a much less aggressive roll was needed on the passenger side.

Now that I know where the actual jack points are- no problem. But I will say this- if anyone has detailed files on how to increase spring tension on the BC coilovers... I'd appreciate the link. The grinding / creaking is killing me.
 

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Old 08-15-2010 | 02:00 PM
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Creaking question mark?
 
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Old 08-15-2010 | 04:29 PM
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Yeah... it started up a couple months ago I noticed it. Very distinctly back end... not really a grinding so much but a squeaking / creaking noise. Seems to be just as the car goes over a bump or as you would expect the spring to compress. The guys from BC Racing seem to think it's because the spring compression is too loose and advised me to tighten it. I just have to figure out how to do that! I'm still perusing some DIYs but apparently adjusting the rear end is a bit harder than the fronts- which were easy.

Any tips let me know.
 
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Old 08-15-2010 | 04:54 PM
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^spring compression too loose? Springs just sit in the seats with the rubber mount spacers. Shock bolts hold it together.

Rear sway loose or worn?
 
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Old 08-15-2010 | 05:21 PM
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I would hope not but there's a chance. I've only had them on since march and put about 6k on... how long does it generally take to wear them down?
 


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