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Old 08-18-11, 09:04 AM
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Hi, did any of u guys have issues with installation of Bc coilovers? My coilovers should be here next week. I'm installing this myself and hope its not that diffucult. Can you guys please chime in on this! Thanks!
Old 08-18-11, 10:39 AM
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If you don't have the right tools it might be a problem. But if you're like me and a regular weekend mechanic, you'll have everything you need.

If you come across a bolt/nut that won't budge, hit it with some PB Blaster. If that doesn't help, hit it with some flame!
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does the flame trick really help?
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https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sus...our-isx50.html

that should help.
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OP, depends what kind of tools you have
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Originally Posted by jadu
does the flame trick really help?
Yes, especially on rusted up nuts/bolts. The thermal expansion from the heat is key.
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where did you pic up your bc's? price?
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also, thought i read somewhere that the BC's have some sort of "built in" camber kit??
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you can pm some vendors on here that sell the coils..
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Originally Posted by YoNadz
also, thought i read somewhere that the BC's have some sort of "built in" camber kit??
This feature doesn't apply to coilovers for the 2IS as this type of adjustable camber coilovers apply to cars with Macpherson struts. Our cars have double wishbone in the front and multilink craziness in the rear.
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do most people who add BC coilovers also add a camber kit?? Or is the adjustment range wide enough to get the camber close with a 1-2" drop on BC's?

Brand? Price? of camber kits for the 350?
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Originally Posted by YoNadz
where did you pic up your bc's? price?
You can pick up a set at Circuit Motorsports for just under a grand!
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Originally Posted by YoNadz
do most people who add BC coilovers also add a camber kit?? Or is the adjustment range wide enough to get the camber close with a 1-2" drop on BC's?

Brand? Price? of camber kits for the 350?
Only rear upper camber kit is Megan..about $200
Figs makes a Mega Arm which brings camber in from the bottom. Super high quality. About $550
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Installed the coilover last weekend. Took me 6 hours doing it alone. Boy, did i had a hard time taking the front passenger side off but i manage to get it off! I had to remove the sway bar link. Pictures will be posted soon!!
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Rear Megan kit can adjust camber, front is harder, but some guys use the IS300 front Adjustable ball joints and modify them slightly to make them work.
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