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TurboMirage · 04-16-2008, 10:30 AM

got the RL coils finally xD

here we go.

comparison against the old blown toser from front passenger side.

replaced front passenger evo4 strut and mickeymoused coilover setup

almost blown front driver TOSER coilover and RL coilover

fapfuckingtastic!

mmm pillows again

now for those who dont know how to install these, here is a quickie.

loosen tire lugnuts a bit, jack up car, and remove tire. open hood, and loosen three triangular 14mm strut top nuts.

go to the strut shaft and loosen/remove the two 17mm nuts/bolts that hold the strut to the knuckle. if your strut has the option, also remove the C clip holding the brake line to the strut using a screwdriver. fully loosen strut top 14mm bolts.

reinstallation is the reverse of removal.

i start by putting the strut in place and nearly fully tightening the 14mm top bolts. then i use a jack and raise the knuckle up to meet the shock, and secure the 17mm nuts and bolts. after that i would install the C clip for the brake line, and put the wheel back on and lower the car. tighten the top 14mm nuts. tighten the wheel. done.

dacheat · 04-16-2008, 12:00 PM

good thread!

BrutalB83 · 04-16-2008, 12:38 PM

Those look nice! Good work!

|Chaz| · 04-16-2008, 01:29 PM

Sexy

(gotta continue the pattern)

TurboMirage · 04-16-2008, 01:52 PM

cost? $900 for the front and rear set. $1500 MSRP new. they have ~6K miles on them.

36-way adjustable. adjust through an easy to turn, clicking knob on top of each strut/shock. the fit and finish of these babies is so much nicer than the TOSERs.

|Chaz| · 04-16-2008, 01:59 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboMirage

cost? $900 for the front and rear set. $1500 MSRP new. they have ~6K miles on them.

36-way adjustable. adjust through an easy to turn, clicking knob on top of each strut/shock. the fit and finish of these babies is so much nicer than the TOSERs.

Sounds like you got a pretty sweet deal. Just curious, but how often do you find yourself adjusting them? Do you use it mainly for when you track it or autoX it?

TurboMirage · 04-16-2008, 02:23 PM

full soft for daily, and 24 clicks up front/ 36 rear for autox.

TurboMirage · 04-16-2008, 02:23 PM

this car gets over 5K miles a month.

|Chaz| · 04-16-2008, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboMirage

this car gets over 5K miles a month.

Holy crap dude, where all do you drive?

TurboMirage · 04-16-2008, 03:04 PM

80 mile round trip per day to/from work, usually a few hundred on the weekends.

and for its 3rd year in a row it will be a bi-weekly track whore

92civicb18b1 · 04-16-2008, 04:31 PM

I put almost 30k on my shitvic, I got it in October I think.

TurboMirage · 04-16-2008, 05:12 PM

word dude. there are those of us who "own" and those of us who "drive"

92civicb18b1 · 04-16-2008, 05:23 PM

3k miles has probably been the minimum I put on my cars in a month in the past 3 years.

91_civic_si · 04-16-2008, 11:35 PM

Makes me wish I still had my Mirage.

awptickes · 04-17-2008, 01:59 AM

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Originally Posted by TurboMirage

word dude. there are those of us who "own" and those of us who "drive"

You can always tell someone who drives by the way they talk about their car. Owners are funny people to listen to.

I think I've put about 35k miles on this car since I bought it back in May. But damn dude. 5k a month? That's quite a bit of driving. I used to put about 2k/week when I had a job that entailed driving all over hell and creation all day. That was actually pretty fun for the first month or so.

4 to 5 hours a day in the car driving is nothing to sneeze at though.

Nice suspension.

Celerity · 04-17-2008, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by TurboMirage

word dude. there are those of us who "own" and those of us who "drive"

And there are those of us who drive "well" and then there is "you".

Word dude !

Celerity · 04-17-2008, 04:49 PM

36 way adjustable too... Who the hell needs that ? That's like Sigma 12 precision tuning. Pressure variances in the ambient air make that kind of difference on a strut.

TurboMirage · 04-17-2008, 04:57 PM

since i drive better than well i'll take that as a compliment xD

the day you beat me on the course is the day i hand you the keys to the mirage steve

i dont get 36 way adjustable either 8 or 12 or 16, but yes 32 is extreme.

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92civicb18b1 The Trisexual Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: The asshole of the USA, New Jersey Age: 21 Posts: 8,859 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 2007 Civic, 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee Rep Power: 120	3k miles has probably been the minimum I put on my cars in a month in the past 3 years. __________________ DO NOT PM ME WITH TECH QUESTIONS!!! Current Rides 1995 Jeep Grand Cherokee =I love this truck 2007 Civic =Not sure what the future holds for this Previous 1992 Civic DX Hatch = 1994 B18B1 Turbo Rebuilt Garrett .60/.48 T3, log style mani and DIY downpipe, DSM 440's, kteller IC piping, JRC Intercooler, Home Depot style oil lines, HKS BOV, Crome Tuned, 253whp 1994 Civic VX Hatch, 1992 b18a1 swap 1993 Civic CX Hatch, 2000 B18b1

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