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Old 12-12-2011, 09:04 AM
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Exclamation Installing Tein SS's tomorrow

Sup aziners, so im installing my SS's tomorrow afternoon and getting rid of my konis and S-techs... Wanted to see wat u guys and experts think i should look for or check while im getting this done. To make sure theres no damage!

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Awesome. Just follow the instructions and take your time. Make sure you use several jacks and stands- Be careful. I LOVE TEIN SS coilovers.


When I installed my TEIN SS coilovers I bought stock top hats from Acura to put on the TEIN SS coilovers and just took the OEM coilovers off. Taking the OEM coilvers off without compressing the spring was a little hard, but putting the TEIN SS coilovers in was a BREEZE. Because I put the in set low then adjusted them to the height I wanted.



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Originally Posted by JD TL-S
Awesome. Just follow the instructions and take your time. Make sure you use several jacks and stands- Be careful. I LOVE TEIN SS coilovers.


When I installed my TEIN SS coilovers I bought stock top hats from Acura to put on the TEIN SS coilovers and just took the OEM coilovers off. Taking the OEM coilvers off without compressing the spring was a little hard, but putting the TEIN SS coilovers in was a BREEZE. Because I put the in set low then adjusted them to the height I wanted.



Merry Christmas
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Thnx JD, i cant wait to have them on... Ill def post up while installin and after

Merry christmas to u too bro, dont spend to much $$ lol
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Old 12-12-2011, 02:12 PM
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I hope it's warmer in NJ than it is up here...I'm going to be putting coilovers on my TL this week at some point (outdoors), and I'm not looking forward to doing it in 30 degree weather...

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^ niceee, well over here its going to be sunny with a high temp of 47degrees
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There's a good DIY for this. Just take your time and follow TEIN's instructions for assembly. It's a fairly straightforward install.
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Thnx Josh, ill keep u posted too.
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Good luck!

Just spray PB Blaster on all the bolts and don't snap any bolts like I did.
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Good luck!

Just spray PB Blaster on all the bolts and don't snap any bolts like I did.
GP thnx for that i definetly dont want to snap any of those
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That hidden bolt near the headrest -- look for it!
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damn right before snow??
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Originally Posted by mrlal8
damn right before snow??
some ppl get to eager and excited. i remember when i got my 1st set of coilovers, i had them installed in mid January then few years later i got the superstreets and had them installed early Feburary
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Originally Posted by Silver_Surfer
That hidden bolt near the headrest -- look for it!
Lolz got that!

Originally Posted by TWiSDiT
you will love it. I <3 mine
Damn right! Im freaking luvin them

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damn right before snow??
Yessir, crazy right

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some ppl get to eager and excited. i remember when i got my 1st set of coilovers, i had them installed in mid January then few years later i got the superstreets and had them installed early Feburary
Thats the spirit, see im with TWiSDiT


Done!!!!!

Let me tell u WOW!!!!! These SS's are the bomb, i just need to play with the dampening later on until i find my perfect settings, for now im on 12frnt 10rr... Ill post pics up soon
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Done!!!!!

Let me tell u WOW!!!!! These SS's are the bomb, i just need to play with the dampening later on until i find my perfect settings, for now im on 12frnt 10rr... Ill post pics up soon
How'd the install go? I did mine today and ran into a few snags, but got it all done. I HATE the rear endlink bolts that you need a hex wrench and a crescent wrench to remove...
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How'd the install go? I did mine today and ran into a few snags, but got it all done. I HATE the rear endlink bolts that you need a hex wrench and a crescent wrench to remove...
Install went great no problems at all, everything was like a plug and play situation. Lol thats a bitch we just removed the bar dammit i 4get the name(its too early) lol

How are u liking them so far?
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I wanna see some pics with tein ss installed
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I promise i will post pics, because

Been doing OT at work so ya already know how that goes
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Originally Posted by ABP_04TL
Install went great no problems at all, everything was like a plug and play situation. Lol thats a bitch we just removed the bar dammit i 4get the name(its too early) lol

How are u liking them so far?
I didn't install Teins... https://acurazine.com/forums/showpos...5&postcount=83
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Originally Posted by mY sLOW UA6
I wanna see some pics with tein ss installed
Me too plz
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Originally Posted by ebelp
Yikes! Wish i could go that low im in winter mode so like around 1.5 all around till march ull c the pics later today

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Me too plz
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Update!

mMmm


Out with the old



In with the new




And now!








She still gotta settle... Comment or complaints welcome lol
Oh btw please pardon the iPhone pics
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MOAR LOW! doubt its gonna settle by much :P

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^ lol ohhh trust me its going lower, im just scare this snow may fall and mess me up
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^ lol ohhh trust me its going lower, im just scare this snow may fall and mess me up
cant wait to see it til then

btw, is that head hanging from your rear view mirror used to scare ppl away? lol
looks creepy from on the last pic, its like a floating ghost head
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Originally Posted by TWiSDiT
cant wait to see it til then

btw, is that head hanging from your rear view mirror used to scare ppl away? lol
looks creepy from on the last pic, its like a floating ghost head
yessir!! Lmaooo u wont even imagine how much attention it calls
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Looks good man, I feel your pain about the snow, I'm from CT. Its the only thing keeping me from some function and form coilovers.
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I love my SS...I'd never go with another brand for these types of cars. Thanks for sharing.
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very nice bro...you def need to go more low... i have the basics on mine and i love them...im maxed out in the rear and maybe like 3/4 of an inch left in the front...the ride is pretty nice...good luck !!!
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what part of jersey you from?
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Originally Posted by mY sLOW UA6
Looks good man, I feel your pain about the snow, I'm from CT. Its the only thing keeping me from some function and form coilovers.
Exactly!

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I love my SS...I'd never go with another brand for these types of cars. Thanks for sharing.


Originally Posted by bluetl04
very nice bro...you def need to go more low... i have the basics on mine and i love them...im maxed out in the rear and maybe like 3/4 of an inch left in the front...the ride is pretty nice...good luck !!! what part of jersey you from?
Thnx man, trust me i will go lower just dont think it'll happen now in the winter... Im in northern nj (union county)

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looks great.
Thnx gesq

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Awesome Lookin TL
Thnx JD
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any plans to match the caliper paint on the rear too?
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Looks great. Screw winter...drop it another inch!!
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any plans to match the caliper paint on the rear too?
U know i was thinking on painting them gold aswell but since im getting wheels for 2012 im thinking on changing the colors just dont know which color to do

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Looks great. Screw winter...drop it another inch!!

Thnx man... Lol im with u on that but its just so hard cuz i gotta drive to work
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i used to live in sayreville,nj...then i moved to ct....jersey is so nice though...
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I think it would depend greatly on what color wheel you end up getting!
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SILVER is classic though...that much I promise

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OR, Happy Holidays!!
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