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Pmanpop

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ssilver88 said:
Yes I did. I am going to redo them though because I did not sand the primer perfectly smooth so there are some imperfections
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Sick. I definitly want to do this especially since its DIY. Whats the site you got the cans from? Thanks
 
ssilver88

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Pmanpop said:
Sick. I definitly want to do this especially since its DIY. Whats the site you got the cans from? Thanks
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The paint is from Automotivetouchup.com

I got the primer from autozone. It is just a sandable primer.

The only color you really need to get from Automotivetouchup.com is your car color. The gloss sealer and primer you can get elsewhere.
 
ssilver88

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Thanks guys :)

Now I have to go install my coils

EDIT: Coilovers going on tomorrow
 
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ssilver88

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Coilovers FINALLY on!!!

Mileage at time: 22.3k

Sitting at 25" FTG all the way around. So far i'm happy with them :)

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ssilver88

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Rnuyda said:
How hard was the install? Any tips.
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It was pretty easy. The toughest part for me was figuring out which way the screw turned. Opposite of a normal screw by the way. So for a while I was tightening it instead of taking it out. After that the insert itself is a pretty tight fit so you really have to jam it in there. Then I just screwed it in and the washer helped press it into place.

So far I've noticed wheel hop is non existent and gear changes are a little firmer. It's been great so far with barley any increased vibration (some on start up, in reverse and low rpm). One of the best mods you can do.
 
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ssilver88 said:
It was pretty easy. The toughest part for me was figuring out which way the screw turned. Opposite of a normal screw by the way. So for a while I was tightening it instead of taking it out. After that the insert itself is a pretty tight fit so you really have to jam it in there. Then I just screwed it in and the washer helped press it into place.

So far I've noticed wheel hop is non existent and gear changes are a little firmer. It's been great so far with barley any increased vibration (some on start up, in reverse and low rpm). One of the best mods you can do.
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So to loosen the screw, go opposite? When screwing it back on, does it line up or do I need to worry about trying to line the screw up catching the dogbone?
 
ssilver88

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Rnuyda said:
So to loosen the screw, go opposite? When screwing it back on, does it line up or do I need to worry about trying to line the screw up catching the dogbone?
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Yeah instead of turning it right (clockwise) to tighten it its the opposite. So turn clockwise to loosen and counterclockwise to tighten. I didn't have a problem aligning it. It just stayed in place but if it does move it is really easy to move back
 
Pmanpop

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Good choices. I have the same pads and motul fluid. Once the pads are warm from a spirited drive you are going to be very happy. Miles ahead of stock pads
 
ssilver88

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Pmanpop said:
Good choices. I have the same pads and motul fluid. Once the pads are warm from a spirited drive you are going to be very happy. Miles ahead of stock pads
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Last canyon cruise I did I start noticing fade with stock pads pretty early on in the 50 mile run. Heard these were pretty comparable to Hawk HPS pads
 
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