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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 05:28 AM
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Do you think it is a good idea to get used coilovers or should I just get new ones?
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 07:19 AM
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I was wondering what the allen screws are for in the left of this picutre? and what are the big rubber rings for? [IMG]



I know the other ones are to hold the threaded part onto the shocks.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 07:29 AM
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the allen screws hold the perch (gold part) to the sleeve... they just clamp the perch down. I don't know what those rubber rings are for. I don't have those on mine. Maybe its for a different application :dunno:
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 08:09 AM
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Originally Posted by white_n_slow
the allen screws hold the perch (gold part) to the sleeve... they just clamp the perch down. I don't know what those rubber rings are for. I don't have those on mine. Maybe its for a different application :dunno:
I am guessing they go between the red things and the spring at the top and between the spring and the gold part at the bottom.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 01:08 PM
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Do the 2 inner threaded peices look short to you in the first pic I posted? Also why does the 2 outer springs have black things on top and the 2 inner springs have red things? but on the pic of the new ground controls there are 4 black things. Also why do the springs look longer on the second pic? Could it be for a different application?
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 04:22 PM
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I don't think I am going to get the coilvers

Here is what people from other forums said:

those short springs are only 5", kinda short. i wouldnt buy this kit.
They do look short, but I would just make sure to get the part numbers before you buy. Don't buy unless you know for sure.
theyre 6" and 5" respectively. and 425 and 375 lbs/in respectively. the spring rates are about standard for what GC typically offers, although i'd go with less stiff springs. the height of the springs are an inch lower than normal tho. not that you couldnt use them, youd just be at a lower range of adjustment. so if youre going to ride low, this would be better, but youd have to solve bottoming out issues as well.
i just noticed the shorter ones have a thicker red spacer. i dont recall GC even offering any type of anodized spacer other than the black rubber pieces. i have a hunch this kit wasnt even made for a honda, otherwise its definately a custom ordered kit.
I noticed the funky red spacers too, because I know the set I bought for my 99 Si definately did not come with those.
it seems kinda sketchy unless you guys think otherwise.
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 04:34 PM
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be like me and get some Omni Coilovers :thumbup:
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 18secFerio
be like me and get some Omni Coilovers :thumbup:
I am probably just going to get a new set of Ground Controls. I knew that deal was too good to be true :wtc:
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by 18secFerio
be like me and get some Omni Coilovers :thumbup:
Where did you buy from?
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Old Sep 20, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxBoosT
Where did you buy from?
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