[salaki]

Originally Posted by Transporter_STi

I am not about that, don't the springs come with new bump stops?
Does anyone have any input into this?

Any inputs on whether the installation requires cutting of OEM bumper stopper?

[wgknestrick]

I didn't cut mine. I don't think I hit the stops yet

[STIroide]

I installed mine today, and leave the bump stop as they are !

Pics to follow shortly...

[Transporter_STi]

Originally Posted by STIroide

I installed mine today, and leave the bump stop as they are !

Pics to follow shortly...

Post pictures here!
Did you just swap out the springs?
Any recommendations?

[STIroide]

Yup just the springs, my CUSCO sway bars are in mail

Installation took 1:30 hr ( me and my brother ) the only thing that is a little bit tricky is to take out the rear seat and the damn seat belt grabber near the top struts in the car.

Anyway the car handle like hell now!! a little bit less understeer, no more body roll or a very little, great steering response and the springs are stiff but the comfort is not destroyed. Cant wait to see results on track tho

[Transporter_STi]

Originally Posted by STIroide

Yup just the springs, my CUSCO sway bars are in mail

Installation took 1:30 hr ( me and my brother ) the only thing that is a little bit tricky is to take out the rear seat and the damn seat belt grabber near the top struts in the car.

Anyway the car handle like hell now!! a little bit less understeer, no more body roll or a very little, great steering response and the springs are stiff but the comfort is not destroyed. Cant wait to see results on track tho

I can't wait untill I get my springs, I am happy to hear about your positive feedback!

[QuickSilverSTi]

[quote="STi_Thunder"]Excerpt from the manual, Front Strut Install:

B: INSTALLATION

1) Install the strut mount at upper side of strut to
body, and then tighten with the nuts.
Tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)

2) Position the aligning mark on camber adjustment
bolt with aligning mark on lower side of strut.
Install the strut to housing with a new self-locking
nut.

NOTE:
While holding the head of adjusting bolt, tighten the
self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
175 N·m (17.8 kgf-m, 129 ft-lb)

3) Install the ABS wheel speed sensor harness to
strut.
Tightening torque:
33 N·m (3.4 kgf-m, 24.3 ft-lb)

4) Install the bolts which secure the brake hose to
strut.
Tightening torque:
32 N·m (3.3 kgf-m, 23.6 ft-lb)
5) Install the wheels.

For the rear struts:

B: INSTALLATION
1) Secure the strut mount to vehicle body using a
new self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
20 N·m (2.0 kgf-m, 14.5 ft-lb)
2) Secure the rear strut to housing using a new
self-locking nut.
Tightening torque:
200 N·m (20.0 kgf-m, 145 ft-lb)
3) Install the brake hose to lower side of strut, then
insert the brake hose clip.
CAUTION:
• Check the hose clip is positioned properly.
• Check the brake hose for twisting, or excessive
tension.
• Do not subject the ABS wheel speed sensor
harness to excessive tension.
4) Lower the vehicle and tighten wheel nut.
Tightening torque:
90 N·m (9.2 kgf-m, 66 ft-lb)
5) Install the rear seat backrest and rear seat cushion.
(Sedan model)
6) Install the strut cap to rear quarter trim. (Wagon
model)

Can someone post exactly how to remove the spring from the strut and then install the new one? Hopefully going to install the Tanabe tomorrow when I put on the new SSR GT7's with 235/40 GS DS 3's : )

Also, how do I order the CD for $20? I'll order it for future stuff. Thanks!