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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 01:30 PM
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I have foofighter's write-up on his DF210 install. I thought someone else on CL did one as well. Can anybody help me find it? Thanks!!!!

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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 01:47 PM
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I thought you got coil overs?
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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coilovers are different then just springs!
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 05:20 PM
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i just wanted to see if there was anything special i should know about... for example, it looks like the back bolts are gonna be a ***** to get to.... any help would be good... we are working on it right now as i type...
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Old Jan 10, 2006 | 06:47 PM
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yes it was a bit tedious to do...removing some of the lower link bolts was not fun for Bob and co

and what c/o's did you get?
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:25 AM
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Originally Posted by foofighter
yes it was a bit tedious to do...removing some of the lower link bolts was not fun for Bob and co

and what c/o's did you get?
I ended up with the TEIN SS. Not my first choice, but I couldn't wait any longer. Maybe I should have just got springs? Anyways, the install wasn't too bad. We ended up having to loosen the front strut bar because the end linkage wansn't coming loose. Overall a good experience. The ride is stiff. I will wait until I am not too lazy to pull all the pieces apart to try adjusting the ride.

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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 09:51 PM
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dont forget to get that alignment asap after you get everything situated...the camber isnt adjustable anymore but the toe is critical given the fact that you cant adjust the camber
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Old Jan 11, 2006 | 11:33 PM
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oh yea. thanks for the reminder. im gonna take it in this weekend for the alignment....
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