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« on: September 04, 2008, 08:37:29 AM » |
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I am looking for the following:
Someone experienced with installation of adjustable coilovers, rear control arms, and rear sway bar. I would like to have assistance/guidance/mentoring on installing the above-listed items onto Schultze. I don't yet have a garage and my tools are being slowly replaced after disappearing somehow...but I do have a floor jack, a pair of jackstands, metric sockets, etc.
Food & beverages will gladly be provided!
I went shopping at MOTD 2008 and would really like to get the parts installed soon......
Thanks!
Erika
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ReX
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« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2008, 01:48:02 PM » |
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I am sure you know already, but be sure to schedule an alignment asap. I'd love to help but can't do much when I am 1000 miles away. Just curious what all did you get?
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« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2008, 02:09:07 PM » |
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ReX,
Good to hear from you - please give us an update on what avenue your life is taking.
Thanks,
Laurie
(formerly F1 PLZ)
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ReX
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« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2008, 03:51:18 PM » |
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Sorry to jack the thread for a sec. I am living in Gulf Shores, AL about 35 miles west of Pensacola. I am currently taking classes in college and working a little at a restaurant. Other than dodging a hurricane every once in a while, I can't really complain. Just sucks cause there aren't any clubs down here or auto X.  |
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« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2008, 04:28:37 PM » |
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[HI-JACK ALERT]
Saturday, August 17 - Delta SCCA Solo II (Metairie, LA)
Saturday, August 17 - Mississippi SCCA Solo II (Grenada, MS)
Sunday, August 18 - SOWELA SCCA Solo II (Lafayette, LA)
Sunday, August 25 - CENLA SCCA, Solo II (Bella Rose, LA)
Sunday, August 25 - Gulf Coast SCCA, Solo II (Pensacola, FL)
Sunday, September 1 - Delta SCCA, Solo II (Belle Chase, LA)
Sunday, September 22 - CENLA SCCA, TLAC IV (Bella Rose, LA)
Sunday, September 22 - Gulf Coast SCCA, Solo II (Pensacola, FL)
Saturday, September 28 - Delta SCCA, Test-n-Tune (Belle Chase, LA)
Sunday, September 29 - Delta SCCA, Solo II (Belle Chase, LA)
Sunday, October 13 - CENLA SCCA, Solo II (Gonzales, LA)
Saturday, October 19-20 - Gulf Coast SCCA, Solo II (Pensacola, FL)
Sunday, November 24 - Gulf Coast SCCA, Solo II School (Pensacola, FL)
[\HI-JACK ALERT]
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« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2008, 05:14:06 PM » |
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With no garage I believe this will be put on hold with Hanna  coming our way.  I thought about raising the Hubby's hand  for you, but his garage will be housing his main squeeze (no,  not me) out of the weather conditions. Well, at least I bumped your post.  |
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« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2008, 09:59:59 PM » |
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If I weren't going to be taking Tyler (actually his STUFF) to Charlotte this weekend, I'd offer the use of the shop.
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Poquoson, VA
09 Laser Blue Clubman S
Wife thinks it's hers!
07 Mellow Yellow Cooper S
Of course son thinks it's his!
Guess I need a third MINI!
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Uber Blu
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« Reply #7 on: September 05, 2008, 07:10:20 AM » |
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I am sure you know already, but be sure to schedule an alignment asap. I'd love to help but can't do much when I am 1000 miles away. Just curious what all did you get?
H-sport 25mm rear swaybar H-sport adjustable rear control arms Megan coilovers with cable adjustment extender for rears |
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« Reply #8 on: September 05, 2008, 07:11:15 AM » |
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With no garage I believe this will be put on hold with Hanna coming our way. I thought about raising the Hubby's hand for you, but his garage will be housing his main squeeze (no, not me) out of the weather conditions. Well, at least I bumped your post.  |
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« Reply #9 on: September 05, 2008, 07:13:15 AM » |
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If I weren't going to be taking Tyler (actually his STUFF) to Charlotte this weekend, I'd offer the use of the shop.
Road trip to Charlotte in bad weather...sounds like fun!  Thanks for offering up your garage...without any experienced help, though, I'd still be a fish out of water.  |
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« Reply #10 on: September 07, 2008, 03:42:38 AM » |
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on the megans. Which springs did you get with them and are you planning on Autoxing with them using R-compound tires.
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« Reply #11 on: September 07, 2008, 06:56:11 AM » |
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on the megans. Which springs did you get with them and are you planning on Autoxing with them using R-compound tires.
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mugami
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« Reply #12 on: September 08, 2008, 07:46:51 PM » |
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could be on a sunday or wed. which are my days off.(remember im down in Richmond) But really just to help with the set up since im running an earlier version and had custom springs made. If you have the one with the 8k fronts and 6k rears. also dont plan on running R compounds then having them set at snug with one maybe two turns up is good. If you plan on using R-comps then you need to go 12-14 turn up on the fronts and 10 turns on the back. If not you run the risk of bottoming out.
The springs per mine (that came with the megans) were designed for a suspension having 4" of travel. The Megans have only 3" of travel.
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« Reply #13 on: September 08, 2008, 09:16:11 PM » |
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Yes, I have the 8k/6k front/back setup.
Not planning on autoxing at the moment...
I'm off on Sundays/Wednesdays too (always have Sundays off, sometimes Tuesday/Wednesdays).
I need to find the box with the H-sport rear control arms...what's your input (or anyone else who wishes to share an opinion) about replacing OEM bushings with the poly bushings?
Any other items I should buy/install while everything else is being done?
Erika
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ReX
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« Reply #14 on: September 09, 2008, 09:26:30 AM » |
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New sway bar endlinks. The stock ones are about the thickness of a pencil and depending on how low you go could break. Get a set for front and rear. they are worth it.
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