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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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which one goes on which end ? taller in front ?
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 12:48 PM
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huh?
well the bigger spring will go on front due to the weght.
are they seperate? or one peice? if one they can only go 1 way. the shock are different.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 12:51 PM
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i installed it with my boi..and its adjustable so the back is adjusted as low as it can but its still sitting high..the front is adjusted *** high as it can but its still low.. im thinking that they are on the wrong ends?
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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what brand?
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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just some blue jdm coilovers
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:12 PM
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lol everythings jdm anymore!!!
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:13 PM
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other then that thers no name .. thers the picture
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:17 PM
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Default Re: installing my jdm coilovers?

They are not JDM. they are cheap ebays and will bounce ungodly. But they should be the same length you put them on wrong or something
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:19 PM
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its adjustable so the back is adjusted as low as it can but its still sitting high..the front is adjusted *** high as it can but its still low.. im thinking that they are on the wrong ends? and ya they do bounce kinda alot
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:20 PM
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Post pics of them intstalled that would help
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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Default Re: installing my jdm coilovers?

maybe, just switch them and see what happens, but it could also be from the weight of the engine making the front lower
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:24 PM
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Default Re: installing my jdm coilovers?

my problem is that the back is sitting high
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:29 PM
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Default Re: installing my jdm coilovers?

post pics so we can see if they are installed wrong
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 01:52 PM
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Default Re: installing my jdm coilovers?

i regret getting those generic coilovers b4 from ebay. so i switched to omni's. Aren't there any instructions for them?
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 02:04 PM
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Did you even bother to replace your stock struts?
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 02:12 PM
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its because you need the USDM ones
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 02:42 PM
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Default Re: installing my jdm coilovers?

thoses arent jdm buddy,
yes switch the springs around.
what i have noted on the egay coilovers there are the same size, for both. so if this doent work youve got other problems
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 98civdx
what i have noted on the egay coilovers there are the same size, for both. so if this doent work youve got other problems
exactly
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 03:14 PM
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cut the back springs
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 03:15 PM
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Default Re: installing my jdm coilovers?

Originally Posted by FxCkyoVTEC209
cut the back springs
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 03:37 PM
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Default Re: installing my jdm coilovers?

Do you even know what JDM means???

Japan Domestic Market

So, if you were to buy a car in Japan that had a factory option or any part from that car, it would be considered JDM!!!

Don't fall for all the bullshit that is sold online and ebay where people throw the term out, just to sell junk. This is a big heads up to all the noobies out there.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 04:56 PM
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Originally Posted by FxCkyoVTEC209
cut the back springs
huh?
well i guess you might as well you have peice of **** coil overs and its always going to ride like ****, noithing you can do,
put your stock springs back on and save up for some skunk2s or somthing and be happy with you what you spent your money on.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 06:44 PM
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Default Re: installing my jdm coilovers?

anyone have experience with omni power version of adjustable coilover sleeves? thinking about getting them to have while i save for some legit teins
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by drummintama8
anyone have experience with omni power version of adjustable coilover sleeves? thinking about getting them to have while i save for some legit teins
I have them in my hatch..it feels good. i guess it depends what you are looking for, street, sport, or drag. Actually i just ordered them last month by this site..www.trackspeedracing.com. But i don't recommend you ordering from there. I tried contacting them so many ways...no replies ever since. still waiting.
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 07:47 PM
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Default Re: installing my jdm coilovers?

im jus trying to have my car lowered without being bouncy at all. Ive been looking at the suspension package on modacar.com that has the adjustable springs with rear lower control arms and front camber kit. That way i can have a lowered car with no camber problems for a while and then get the tein super street coilovers later down the line. That way ill have the control arms and front camber parts and then can just swap out the sleeves for real coilovers. And for the price your not paying much more than you would if you bought just the rear lower control arms and the front camber kit. Basically you get the omni power sleeves for the same price as the generic ebay sleeves which i feel is quite a deal ha
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