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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby teK-- » Wed Jul 21, 2010 4:25 pm

They should have done it already for you, but drive over speedbumps a few times to jounce the springs into their seats.
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby mihai » Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:40 pm

teK-- wrote:They should have done it already for you, but drive over speedbumps a few times to jounce the springs into their seats.


Hmm, ill drive over some speed bumps tomorrow.
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby overl0ad » Wed Jul 21, 2010 9:54 pm

there are other ways to get some vertical movement in a car

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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby mihai » Thu Jul 22, 2010 12:43 am

overl0ad wrote:there are other ways to get some vertical movement in a car

:D


LOL!

Thats good for the rear springs, but what about the front?
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby teK-- » Thu Jul 22, 2010 9:36 am

Who said it was only good for the back lol.
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby THERB3 » Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:19 pm

Alright guys this is my situation and money isn't a problem.

It's down to these two places,

Trutrack or centreline to get them installed ?

Which one....... :?:
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby teK-- » Thu Jul 22, 2010 1:51 pm

If money is no problem then Trutrack, only because I've been there and I am totally impressed by them :) Can't vouch for Centerline I haven't used them.
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby THERB3 » Fri Jul 23, 2010 10:46 am

Jim well I cancelled my appointment with Centreline all because they told me that it was going to take two days to install my coilovers.
First day the coilovers and the second day for the auto elec to install the EDFC unit.

But with Trutrack they will have the car ready for me in the same day and there explanation was a lot better than the other place. I hope they do a good job.
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby teK-- » Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:49 am

Yeah installing an EDFC is fairly time consuming. You have the hardware which is fairly straight forward and same as any other coilover. But then the EDFC you need to run cables from the control unit which would be located in the dash somewhere, to all 4 corners of the car, through the firewall etc, it's almost as big a wiring task as installing full stereo.

If Centerline sub the electrical part out then it's hard for them to reliably book the sparky to come in at a certain time and get the job done in the same day. Trutrack must do it all in house.
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby Laps » Fri Jul 23, 2010 11:58 am

I just took in a photo of Jims car when I had my coilovers installed and said "make it this height" :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

As for rubbing, I run a 225/35/19 - I had issues MAINLY with the front, (which wasnt event that low). As a result I had all guards rolled and my coils raised a tiny bit at the front... :)

PS when I had my wheels put on in sydney the guys said "nah that def wont rub, you wont even need your guards rolled". The whole drive back to canberra, everytime i hit a pothole or something id hear a crrrunch... :( My guard lip got bent out a bit, but when I got them rolled it was all fixed :)
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby 3rspecb » Fri Jul 23, 2010 12:01 pm

I've been going to Trutrack for over 10years and have not had any issues.

They might be on the expensive side but sometimes it pays to pay top $$ to get the job done right the first time.

In saying that I have heard nothing but good things about Centreline & Advantage from members of the VIC WRX Club.

Trutrack have installed these on a few Liberties & WRX's so maybe (assuming) that's why they are able to do it in 1 day.

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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby THERB3 » Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:55 am

Hi guys,

The car had to sleep over at Trutrack last night. But I can say is that I am bloody stoked that they have my car in there hands.

Those guys really know there stuff. I will fill everyone in with the details once I receive my car this afternoon. :D
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby Gambit » Thu Jul 29, 2010 1:16 pm

Glad you have a positive impression. :)
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby teK-- » Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:23 am

Yo Haz where's the feedback. Or have you been busy all weekend going out and driving fast like I did :D
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Re: A few questions before the installation

Postby THERB3 » Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:41 am

Jim the service was outstanding and there service quality was out of my league. But as you guys said the price was the killer. But I am extremely happy with the workmanship.

Quality of the Teins is fantastic and with the in cabin controller EDFC unit is great to harden or soften my ride.

With the height I believe I can go lower but I got scared with my driveway I was going the scrap her.

I believe she can go down by another half an inch.
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