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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 06:40 PM
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I will be ordering coilovers from this Speed Shop and I was wondering how I was going to install it after I get them. Will instructions come with the coilovers? I can't find write ups here and I've been searching online for a few days now. Any help to any sites would be NICE. thx

btw there not fully adjustable
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 07:18 PM
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H-T can't know whether or not instructions come with the coilover you bought, especially if you don't let us know what coilovers you bought. Start with that first.

If you don't find the answers you want, try contacting the manufacturer, they should have a pretty good idea on how to install their own coilovers. But generally, the installation process is going to be more or less the same for all coilovers as long as they are going on the same or similar cars. Seperate spring/shock combos have added steps.
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 08:13 PM
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You could probably base your install around the sticky up top for Koni struts. You will be doing the same thing. But like PIC said everyone needs more info to help you. Like what kind of car, product, etc...
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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its a 1991 integra rs. it says on my sig but yeah thats about it. just like any other coil overs there not fully adjustable just some generic coilovers. matrix coilovers i think, ive heard there generic and ppl say NEVER buy them but im looking to lower my ride so it looks better
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Old Sep 24, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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follow the koni write up...

if you are buying it from a local shop, just ask the locals....

also don't just search here for install how to..

look in your car's specific forum, those have more detailed threads on your car in particular..

suspension is more of a general forum for suspension.. more of what rate to run, what brand, people saying "BRAND X IS THE **** YO!!!" and not explaining why....

which is the most useless information ever posted...
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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coool thanks dude
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 10:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by driftahboi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">its a 1991 integra rs. it says on my sig but yeah thats about it. just like any other coil overs there not fully adjustable just some generic coilovers. matrix coilovers i think, ive heard there generic and ppl say NEVER buy them but im looking to lower my ride so it looks better</TD></TR></TABLE>

i'd suggest you look into a nice shock setup...if your looking for a cheap shock the sk2 shocks are a nice setup.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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how cheap do they go for? will that be able to lower the car? i dont mind a bouncy ride with the cheap coliovers im getting. i just want to be able to install it by myself. i need a list of what i need (tools, instructions, etc.) das all
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 11:20 PM
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Once again look at the sticky posted at the top of the suspension page. He pretty much tells you step by step what needs to be done.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 12:36 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by driftahboi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">how cheap do they go for? will that be able to lower the car? i dont mind a bouncy ride with the cheap coliovers im getting. i just want to be able to install it by myself. i need a list of what i need (tools, instructions, etc.) das all</TD></TR></TABLE>

$213 picked up...shipped you should add on $10 or so.
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Old Sep 26, 2007 | 03:27 PM
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thanks for the help ppl. im gonna order them this week. the guy said about 220+shipping so shooots
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