Topic: COILOVERS ARE HERE! (Read 1419 times)

Resident.:R · « **on:** April 13, 2009, 04:14:06 PM »

Haha, sorry Im just happy I finally got a set of coil overs. They are in the mail have 3-5 business days untill there here. WHOO! So who's gonna help me put em in?

GLIdin · « **Reply #1 on:** April 13, 2009, 04:16:05 PM »

I'll help. You buy the beer.

Resident.:R · « **Reply #2 on:** April 13, 2009, 05:55:46 PM »

Consider it done! Its mandatory to have beer when working with a VW!

101stvet · « **Reply #3 on:** April 13, 2009, 06:02:35 PM »

shit if i was there i'd help but i'm dealing with these fuck wads out here in cali

oliver · « **Reply #4 on:** April 13, 2009, 07:41:36 PM »

fucktards in california

excerpt from -club

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ok,prob could get in a little trouble but oh well.
just recieved a email this morning(im out on work comp so im also getting this info from a couple partners)
chp has concluded thier training for vehicle inspection.sta rting april 1 in the solano area(not sure on others)they will be working will ALL local departments.th ey will be checking for cats and any/all non BAR/carb/smog legal compliant parts/cars.
if you have any part that doesnt have a CARB sticker its a ticket.
no cat-towed
vins dont match,no matter the reason-towed
now in the event the chp/local is a cool guy and the sgt isnt watching,you will be luck to not get towed but will recieve a 2,500 ticket for no cat and the max for any/all non carb parts.
and the funny thing is they are also goin to target HARLEYS.yes thats right,harleys for noise.
and if you think you will stick to frontage roads for the next month,it wont help.since we(solano SO)went through the class CHP put on we will be stopping cars in the rural/country area.INCLUDING diesels and large lifted trucks.

I'll post more info as i get it

Barry · « **Reply #5 on:** April 13, 2009, 08:53:37 PM »

fuck that shithole state... My wife wonders why I never want to move there (she is from Santa Maria)

Smokestack · « **Reply #6 on:** April 13, 2009, 09:41:56 PM »

Sounds like cali is trying to scrape up some money.

RSR32 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 13, 2009, 10:06:51 PM »

Quote from: GotMyDub on April 13, 2009, 08:53:37 PM

fuck that shithole state... My wife wonders why I never want to move there (she is from Santa Maria)

hey hey hey...

I am FROM california..

yes it is not a great place..LA at least..but i still love my LAkers...

Cali is expensive..pol luted..but there are NICE areas there...san diego..san fran...montere y..all places that are very beautiful indeed..

And then there is Lake Tahoe....a lot like here.

I love colorado..dont get me wrong...
but lets not badmouth cali!

Barry · « **Reply #8 on:** April 13, 2009, 10:37:14 PM »

I never said it wasnt a nice place to visit... The hippies just have too much control over the government, and I will never be able to LIVE there...

Hell... if I didnt have to be a legal resident, and follow the gay fucking rules, I'd have a place in SLO...

RSR32 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 13, 2009, 11:06:31 PM »

Quote from: GotMyDub on April 13, 2009, 10:37:14 PM

I never said it wasnt a nice place to visit... The hippies just have too much control over the government, and I will never be able to LIVE there...

Hell... if I didnt have to be a legal resident, and follow the gay fucking rules, I'd have a place in SLO...

san luis obispo.....bes t looking chics in cali...

Barry · « **Reply #10 on:** April 13, 2009, 11:09:16 PM »

yeah... plus, i could put on my affliction t shirt, and than go and kick Chuck Liddell's ass

The clam chowder bowls at Splash Cafe in Pismo are reason enough to visit Cali frequently

mikeminnillo · « **Reply #11 on:** April 13, 2009, 11:18:23 PM »

back on topic, let me know when the suspension gets there. id be willing to help. i have this weekend off for sure.

.:Reaper · « **Reply #12 on:** April 13, 2009, 11:58:38 PM »

Quote from: 24vGTi on April 13, 2009, 05:55:46 PM

Consider it done! Its mandatory to have beer when working with a VW!

shit....well ive been breakin the rules then

scurvy_bandit · « **Reply #13 on:** April 14, 2009, 11:03:45 AM »

I can help too man. Ive worked on MKIV suspension plenty of times. We can have the back done in 30 minutes tops. The front will take a little longer unless you know someone who has the Strut spreading tool. Its how the strut attaches to the spindle. Otherwise a chisel will do.

Resident.:R · « **Reply #14 on:** April 14, 2009, 11:39:38 AM »

I don't have the spreader tool and I'm not going to spend the money to get it. I think we can figure out a way to spread em. I'll let you all know when they come in. I also got new upper strut mounts and bearings.

This will be my first MKIV suspension, Ive worked on MKIII before.

German Boy · « **Reply #15 on:** April 14, 2009, 01:15:13 PM »

autozone/checkers have loaner tools. Some you put like a 5-30 dollar deposit. Doesnt mater if you break it, just so they get the tool back. and remember to post the picks.

mikeminnillo · « **Reply #16 on:** April 14, 2009, 01:36:57 PM »

i doubt they would have the spreader tool. its kind of a specialty item.

gump1119 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 14, 2009, 01:57:02 PM »

The tool loaner programs usually make you pay the full price for the tool, and you get a full refund if you return it within 7 days.

Resident.:R · « **Reply #18 on:** April 14, 2009, 06:03:45 PM »

I mean if for whatever reason, we cant spread em...I'll just go to VW and see if they have any.

GLIdin · « **Reply #19 on:** April 14, 2009, 06:24:57 PM »

When are we doing this?

Smokestack · « **Reply #20 on:** April 14, 2009, 07:02:44 PM »

I've always used one of my really fat flathead screwdrivers to spread the strut clamp.

punkrider99 · « **Reply #21 on:** April 14, 2009, 09:18:26 PM »

don't forget to disconnect the vss connector before you attempt to drop the spindle off the strut or it'll rip the wires right out. ask me how i know.

Resident.:R · « **Reply #22 on:** April 14, 2009, 10:00:47 PM »

Quote from: GLIdin on April 14, 2009, 06:24:57 PM

When are we doing this?

Once they get here. They shipped out today from AMI Motorsports in Canada. They said 3-5 business days. So earliest I'll get them is Friday.....lat est Tuesday of next week. And then we can plan from there.

Quote from: punkrider99 on April 14, 2009, 09:18:26 PM

don't forget to disconnect the vss connector before you attempt to drop the spindle off the strut or it'll rip the wires right out. ask me how i know.

I will definitely keep that in mind. Like i said this will be my first MKIV suspension job.

Resident.:R · « **Reply #23 on:** April 16, 2009, 09:45:21 PM »

As of 1300 today my coils left Hodgkins IL. So they should be here rather soon! FUCKIN WHOOT

scurvy_bandit · « **Reply #24 on:** April 17, 2009, 01:18:41 PM »

Quote from: gump1119 on April 14, 2009, 01:57:02 PM

The tool loaner programs usually make you pay the full price for the tool, and you get a full refund if you return it within 7 days.

autozone you can bring them back whenever you want!!!!!!! I brought back my rear brake tool like a month after I borrowed it.

Just a screwdriver will work

German Boy · « **Reply #25 on:** April 18, 2009, 02:16:34 PM »

ant pics yet?

Resident.:R · « **Reply #26 on:** April 18, 2009, 02:47:15 PM »

No not yet, still waiting for the coils to get here. the tracking number I got says they left Illinois on the 16th at 1pm. So they should be here by monday....tues day at the latest. And I wanna get em put in ASAP.

GLIdin · « **Reply #27 on:** April 18, 2009, 03:56:41 PM »

Skid plate yet?

Resident.:R · « **Reply #28 on:** April 18, 2009, 04:23:54 PM »

No skip plate yet. Im going to get that when I get paid on the first of May.

Im going to go with the Diesel Geek Panzer skid plate. Its like $275 bones..ugh

GLIdin · « **Reply #29 on:** April 18, 2009, 04:25:10 PM »

Better than a new engine!

Resident.:R · « **Reply #30 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:15:33 PM »

Well the brown santa brought me a great present today!!! No need for explanations.. ..I'll let the pics do the talking...

My only gripe is the tabs on the front coils are bent to hell...but fixable

scurvy_bandit · « **Reply #31 on:** April 20, 2009, 07:42:23 PM »

I think they all come bent.

Resident.:R · « **Reply #32 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:10:58 PM »

OK, now here is the most important question!

Who here has the tools and the time to help me get these bad boys in? Im talking bout as soon as possible. Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?

RSR32 · « **Reply #33 on:** April 20, 2009, 09:19:09 PM »

george put those on!

ewreckttekneek · « **Reply #34 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:45:56 PM »

nice man .

mikeminnillo · « **Reply #35 on:** April 20, 2009, 10:55:42 PM »

i should be free tomorrow afternoon. i dont have access to a lift, but i do have access to a jack and stands and all the tools necessary.

German Boy · « **Reply #36 on:** April 20, 2009, 11:41:21 PM »

very nice!

Take pics of the instal and create a DIY thread.

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