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Tein S-Tech spring on the way
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 11:06 pm
by Sub-Vibe-R
I just purchased Tein Spring on e-Bay
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... ry=33582It will be very tough to keep those spring in my closet for the winter and wait the summer to install them
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Mon Sep 15, 2003 11:38 pm
by Triton
Congrats on the spring purchase. That would be tough to wait that long. More than likely, you probably won't.
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 5:28 am
by rasermon
Cool! Do you need any help with the install?
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (rasermon)
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 10:51 pm
by Sub-Vibe-R
I was thinking about installing them myself but I don't know if my mechanical knoledge are big enough.I will appreciate your help but we are living some far away from each other. But if you have a solution for this, I'm open to your suggestion
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Tue Sep 16, 2003 11:53 pm
by rasermon
quote:I was thinking about installing them myself but I don't know if my mechanical knoledge are big enough.I will appreciate your help but we are living some far away from each other. But if you have a solution for this, I'm open to your suggestionI could post a DIY that would help you. It's not that bad of a job to do.
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (rasermon)
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 12:39 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
I already printed out this link:
http://www.deepstaged.net/toymattein.htmIt does not seems to be a very hard job, but I'll have to get a spring compressor.Any tips not shown in this instruction?
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Wed Sep 17, 2003 9:04 am
by MadBill
One Canuck-specific tip is that Canadien Pneus will loan you a spring compressor for free! (at least at two sites in Ontario that I tried)
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (MadBill)
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 6:51 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
quote:One Canuck-specific tip is that Canadien Pneus will loan you a spring compressor for free! (at least at two sites in Ontario that I tried) I though about getting it form them. And btw, those store remain Canadian Tire even in Quebec
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 9:47 am
by MadBill
I knew that; just a gentle poke at the "French predominant" regulations and a bit of a joke for our American cousins.
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (MadBill)
Posted: Thu Sep 18, 2003 10:47 pm
by Sub-Vibe-R
Canadien Pneu sounds very weard in my hears... but very funny.We have few other nick name for this store: Cacane Tire, Quétaine Tire...
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:11 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
BTW, I'm wondering if I can install them myself or let it done by a real mecanic.The work does not look very complicated, but I feel a little bit unconfortable to do it myself. I know where to get the tolls and I have the full instruction.May be it is only a little lack of confidence.So, should I do it myself and safe few bucks or let it done by a "specialist"?
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2003 11:28 am
by AKLGT
i would recommend an impact wrench! had my mechanic do it, but he let me help so i could learn for next time. was pretty easy, put the air tools made it go by extremely fast! we had them all installed in 2-3 hours. i paid him $120 for install.
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (trdvibe)
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 4:11 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
i can get an impack gun, a compressor and a spring compressor easylly, so I think I'll do it myself...
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 5:02 am
by rasermon
quote:i can get an impack gun, a compressor and a spring compressor easylly, so I think I'll do it myself...If you have any questions, fire away.
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (rasermon)
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 11:31 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
Ok, it decided, I'll install them myself this week-end (as the Montreal meet is cancelled, I'll have time now).I'll borrow a compressor air wrench and impact gun from a relative and get a spring compressor at my local Canadian Tire (they lend you one 72 hours for free).I'll let you know how it was on monday.And thaks a lot Raser for your help!
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 12:16 pm
by ArcsVibe
Hey Ben!Make sure to take some pics of your install!And see you soon I hope
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:59 pm
by rasermon
Ben, another note. Make sure this knotch on top of the strut lines up with the bottom where it bolts on to the knuckle.
Attached files
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (rasermon)
Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 9:24 pm
by Sub-Vibe-R
Thanks, I'll take a special attention to this. For sure, if they are not alligned, the strut won't fit in it original position.
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2003 7:50 am
by ArcsVibe
Hey Ben!If you need someone to help ( more like watch ) you let me know, I will bring over the beers!!
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (ArcsVibe)
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2003 10:53 pm
by Sub-Vibe-R
quote:Hey Ben!If you need someone to help ( more like watch ) you let me know, I will bring over the beers!!Thanks Sam but I'll be far away from Montreal. I'll be at St-Michel-des-Saints for the week-end. I'm leaving in appartement and intall this in the parking lot does not sounds good to me. So I'll go to see ma parents, and use their garage and air tools.Be sure I'll take pics and share them with you.
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Wed Sep 24, 2003 10:55 pm
by Sub-Vibe-R
I forgot to tell you the good news.I meet "the Brown" this morning, I got my springs.$222 total invoice (cdn money) withtout tax and duty.The seller snet it ot me as a sample and gave him a $10 usd value
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 7:39 pm
by rasermon
Good luck with the install and if you need any aide, contact me.
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (rasermon)
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 9:47 pm
by Sub-Vibe-R
quote:Good luck with the install and if you need any aide, contact me. Sure I'll do, and keep you updated and post pics on monday
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 10:05 pm
by ArcsVibe
Its gonna be sweet!can't wait to see the pics!!Bonne chance!
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (ArcsVibe)
Posted: Fri Sep 26, 2003 2:55 am
by Sub-Vibe-R
BTW, should I put the Tein sticker on my car?
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (Sub-Vibe-R)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2003 10:23 pm
by ArcsVibe
So ???How did it go?
Re: Tein S-Tech spring on the way (ArcsVibe)
Posted: Sun Sep 28, 2003 11:08 pm
by Sub-Vibe-R
Take a look here for details and pics