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Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-25-2012, 04:34 PM
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Posted By dAvenue
You are correct, sir. Thanks man. I'm doing...

You are correct, sir.

Thanks man. I'm doing HFC, Z1 MAF tubes and K&N drop-ins in a few months. :tup:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-25-2012, 04:09 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Before and after shots. I see a slight...

Before and after shots. I see a slight difference if any.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-25-2012, 02:50 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
It's a little bit lower, like a 0.25 inch at the...

It's a little bit lower, like a 0.25 inch at the most. When yours arrive, compare them side by side to the stock struts and you will see the Koni's are a tad bit shorter. I thought maybe my eyes...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-25-2012, 01:44 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Finished installing the driver's side this...

Finished installing the driver's side this morning and just got back from a test drive. All I can say is WOW! What a difference! It solved the problem I was experiencing with the stock struts...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-24-2012, 09:08 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
That would really put a new twist on "dogging"...

That would really put a new twist on "dogging" your car. :icon18:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-24-2012, 08:54 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
I'm a LeBron away from being done! :rofl2:

I'm a LeBron away from being done! :rofl2:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-24-2012, 08:45 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Bad News: the top hat on the driver's side was...

Bad News: the top hat on the driver's side was not fitted correctly. I'll have to take it back to the shop and have it aligned properly tomorrow. So the job won't be finished until then. :shakes...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-24-2012, 07:27 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Thanks bro. I've installed the passenger side...

Thanks bro. I've installed the passenger side and it fit like a champ. I just need to verify the torque specs in the service manual before starting on the driver's side. w00t w00t!
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-24-2012, 03:51 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
They should be. :confused:

They should be. :confused:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-24-2012, 11:43 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Sexy aren't they?

Sexy aren't they?
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-24-2012, 10:55 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Thanks man. Yeah, that's what killed me earlier...

Thanks man. Yeah, that's what killed me earlier when I was wrestling with the rears. I had those things in a headlock but they wouldn't submit. :icon17:

In a few minutes, I'm gonna pick up the...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-23-2012, 10:13 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Degenerative disk = bad back :)

Degenerative disk = bad back :)
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-23-2012, 06:34 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Well, I don't have the required tools to...

Well, I don't have the required tools to changeover the springs. So I'm taking today off. I'm taking them to a local shop to do the springs for me tomorrow morning. The install should be finished...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-22-2012, 10:04 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Second strut is out and I'm calling it a day. ...

Second strut is out and I'm calling it a day. Thanks to everyone for your abundant help and jokes. Mucho appreciated. :)
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-22-2012, 09:20 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
I'm going to remove the second shock tonight and...

I'm going to remove the second shock tonight and continue with this tomorrow after the daily grind. :tup:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-22-2012, 09:11 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
That did the trick, kenchan.

That did the trick, kenchan.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-22-2012, 08:34 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Ahhhhh :facepalm: I guess I could pop it...

Ahhhhh :facepalm:

I guess I could pop it back in there and give it a try.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-22-2012, 08:11 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Colin, thank you. I have an offset wrench but...

Colin, thank you. I have an offset wrench but it's a 12-point and I think it would strip the nut (I tried it anyways and it slipped right off); I searched high and low for a 6-point offset wrench,...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-22-2012, 07:14 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
kenchan, I tried doing that but the inner most...

kenchan, I tried doing that but the inner most bolt of the strut kept turning as I turned the outer nut. Maybe it wasn't raised high enough by the jack? I really don't know man...please forgive my...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-22-2012, 03:20 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Took some pain medicine and working on the fronts...

Took some pain medicine and working on the fronts now. Before I began today, I had to hunt down a pair of hex nuts to pair with the shock bolt; the stock nut can't be used because it's welded to the...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-22-2012, 10:46 AM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Pics are being taken and I'll post them up soon....

Pics are being taken and I'll post them up soon. :)

I'm trying to convince myself to continue work today, though (my back is ailing me). Torquing the nut to spec on the top hat is a PITA. I had...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-21-2012, 09:04 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Installed them on the rears today and geez Louis...

Installed them on the rears today and geez Louis I'm exhausted! I'll get the fronts done tomorrow.
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-17-2012, 01:57 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
Hellz yes! :woot:

Hellz yes!

:woot:
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-17-2012, 01:25 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
I would love to drive to Cali and take you up on...

I would love to drive to Cali and take you up on that. The only problem is the time it takes to get there. :driving:

Totally. I have everything but an impact gun...and a vice. :eek: Definitely...
Forum: Brakes & Suspension 01-17-2012, 12:04 PM
Replies: 112
Views: 14,333
Posted By dAvenue
:rofl2: Will do, buddy! Indeed....

:rofl2:

Will do, buddy!

Indeed. :tup:

Nope, not yet. The last order of tools are scheduled for delivery today. I'm going to start working on the install as soon as I can.

I should...
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