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2012 Shocks and springs on 2008 ISF

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Old 02-13-13, 09:19 AM
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Awesome, can't wait to hear how things go.
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Old 02-13-13, 02:35 PM
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Default Still Wednesday, Feb, 13 Update...

We installed it. Needed to cut chop and re-weld some parts but it bolt up! Just kidding... Absolutely no issues with the install. Everything went in perfectly. Its raining out and cant really do much but the car felt better than on 2008 stock or the swift springs. Bumps get soaked up a bit better, its more nimble. I have no regrets. I will look for more updated parts. bushing etc out of 2012. I will give extensive review as I drive more.





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Old 02-13-13, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by hahahaf
good stuff. when its all said and done and it works out you should post all the parts you needed, the cost and labour cost as well.
I may join you on this for some fun
excellent
oh and dont forget your review
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I'll be in as well if all goes well.
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Originally Posted by MadCleaner
We installed it. Needed to cut chop and re-weld some parts but it bolt up! Just kidding... Absolutely no issues with the install. Everything went in perfectly. Its raining out and cant really do much but the car felt better than on 2008 stock or the swift springs. Bumps get soaked up a bit better, its more nimble. I have no regrets. I will look for more updated parts. bushing etc out of 2012. I will give extensive review as I drive more.]
Looking forward to your update
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Its better than 08, I drove some more today...My review isn't going to help you since I cant compare the 08 suspension to 2012 back to bak . I drove on Swift-springs for a whole year. I like it so far and would do it again. Seriously 2012 can not be worse than 2008 so no matter how you slice it it will be better regardless. Also I had Bridgestones before and now I have Michelins so that alone is an upgrade.
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Total cost of parts... how much?
Old 02-13-13, 09:27 PM
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Can provide us with a detail list of all the parts?
Old 02-14-13, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by SeanGTS
Total cost of parts... how much?
Originally Posted by Rossi
Can provide us with a detail list of all the parts?
Its all in the 1st post guys. I updated it last night.
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Damn man, you ARE thorough! LOL

Hmm, be interesting to hear your thoughts after a month or two.
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your rear wheels are on the wrong side btw
Old 02-14-13, 12:14 PM
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Congrats to the OP for getting it all done & installed!!

Originally Posted by ERDoc74
your rear wheels are on the wrong side btw
You sure about that...

The trained eye tells me otherwise..

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The wheels look correct to me in the pic shown above.
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Congrats, very cool to see this all worked out. This might be a nice compromise with my wife for a better ride but not going with a firmer coilover setup. Thanks so much for all of the info!
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My pleasure guys, glad I could contribute.


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