mpcv2000

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I got the car last fall ( Oct 2009 ) with some Tein "HA" , I removed them from the car to have them overhauled ( seal & oil changed ) , now they are back on the car and are working perfectly but I don't like the way we adjust the ride height.

I don't do any track or any kind of racing , I just drive her around on sunny days.
I want something I can adjust the camber , has pillow ***** ( spelling ) and I can adjust the ride height without touching the strut travel or spring tension.

I've look a little bit but there is like 5 brand name and many models available.
I'd like to stay around $1000.00 price range if possible .

Can you suggest me models and brand names to make my life easier a bit.
I'm kind of lost with all the possibilities.




Thanks.

mpcv2000

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Never mind I bought some Stance GR+

Battle Cat

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great choice.. cant go wrong with stance

i have the same ones on my fd

mpcv2000

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Took me a week to make up my mind but today was the day.

Battle Cat

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LOL, i had bought some tein flex... but traded mine right away.. i needed stiffer spring rates lol...

mpcv2000

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My shocks should be here today ( May 25th 2010 ) so yesterday I have started to tear down the suspensions.







































I just realized my rear brake pads were gone...























I'll be working on this tonight .

I found out I had my right rear wheel bearing had some play in it so I bought 2 new bearings , new rotors and obviously new pads.

I'll be busy the next few days.

mpcv2000

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Suspensions came in the afternoon...

































New pads and rotors.

mpcv2000

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I have listed my FC S5 Tein HA up for sale.

They have been freshly rebuilted with OEM Tein parts so if someone is looking for a decent set of coilovers , do a little search and you'll find them.

ARD T2

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lol I think I sold those to the dealer you bought them from.

Congrats and make sure to reset your spring preloads before install. Check and make sure all the top jam nuts are on tight too.

Thanks,
Rishie

mpcv2000

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Thanks for the tip.

I'm starting at 200mm spring height.
There is no instructions so I surfed a bit and looks like 200mm is very frequent.

mpcv2000

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I hope they won't be as stiff as my Tein HA.

mpcv2000

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Almost done.

Toning I'll adjust the height I want my car sitting at and I'll take it for a spin.

ARD T2

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Hmm, i think they will be stiffer than a Tein HA. HA is a low pressure damper, twin tube. This is a high pressure monotube. Larger piston etc....

Also make sure you don't set your damping to the softest or stiffest setting. Start somewhere in the middle.

When adjusting stiffness you always need to go FULL STIFF, clockwise.

Then count backwards to your "softer" setting.

Rishie

mpcv2000

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Yeap this is exactly what I did.




I was under the impression they were for street use .

We'll see tonight with the test drive.

Josh18_2k

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yah "street use" = super low and/or drifting

damn everything in your car is so shiny

mpcv2000

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Thanks , I'm very proud of my car.
Bought it from a member here last fall ( Oct 2009 ) .

mpcv2000

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1st test .
I liked it.
I'm fine tuning it ( rear is a bit high ) . setting at 8 from hard.
I'll lower the rear tomorrow morning and take a few shots , I'm trying it a bit lower then with the Tein HA.
I really like the adjustability for the ride height.

mpcv2000

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Few shots from this morning :

mpcv2000

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View of the adjustable top plate(s).

ARD T2

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It looks great.

mpcv2000

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Almost done fine tuning and setting up my ride height.
I went -8 clic from hard and now -12 ( front and rear ) .
Took the car out last night , so far so good , no rubbing or anything.
Not as stiff as before.
I think next week I'll be ready for alignement.
Very happy for now.

mpcv2000

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I have lowered the rear a little bit more and gave some positive camber on the rear.


Almost ready for alignement .




































Very happy with all the adjustability I have with the RX7 ( ride height , compression , stifness , camber front and rear etc. )