Tanabe Seven Coilover Systems - 3 in stock and ready to ship!
Jun 2, 2006, 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ray3328
Naj, other than the spring rates that you would change how do you rate everything else?
The only 1 complaint i have, is that the 3 studs that hold the coilovers to the strut towers of the car (front) were all loose. They should be firmly attatched to the camber plate, but instead, they aren't really held on with anything.
I went to install my new strut bar. Loosened the 3 nuts for the studs and the studs fell down. I don't know if just MINES were like that, or if all the tanabe coilovers are like that. But just make sure you tighten the bolts down good.
Jun 2, 2006, 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by NocturnalEVO
excellent! I really like the coilovers, and the TEAS controller is awesome. I just wish i went w/the stiffer springs.
The only 1 complaint i have, is that the 3 studs that hold the coilovers to the strut towers of the car (front) were all loose. They should be firmly attatched to the camber plate, but instead, they aren't really held on with anything.
I went to install my new strut bar. Loosened the 3 nuts for the studs and the studs fell down. I don't know if just MINES were like that, or if all the tanabe coilovers are like that. But just make sure you tighten the bolts down good.
The only 1 complaint i have, is that the 3 studs that hold the coilovers to the strut towers of the car (front) were all loose. They should be firmly attatched to the camber plate, but instead, they aren't really held on with anything.
I went to install my new strut bar. Loosened the 3 nuts for the studs and the studs fell down. I don't know if just MINES were like that, or if all the tanabe coilovers are like that. But just make sure you tighten the bolts down good.
Just to double check, I inspected the other units I have in stock and they are all very secure.
The only thing I can think of is that when you installed it, did you use an impact gun to tighten the nuts on top? (or overtightend them with hand tools)? Doing so may have broken the studs loose from their seats.
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Jun 2, 2006, 01:16 PM
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Only other thing I can think of is that the studs were un-seated during shipping. Maybe the package was jostled or something...
As far as the other units I have, ya, they're all good
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Francis@aspec
As far as the other units I have, ya, they're all good
Regards,
Francis@aspec
Jun 2, 2006, 01:33 PM
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I watched my friend install some coilovers and they used an impact to tighten the upper mount studs and wound up spinning them. D'oh!
Those studs are pressed in pretty tight, so would I place my bet on UPS dropping it on it's end. If it installed OK then I wouldnt worry about it, but if not, I would file a claim. If you can show it's their fault (damage to the box), then they're usually good on issuing a refund.
Those studs are pressed in pretty tight, so would I place my bet on UPS dropping it on it's end. If it installed OK then I wouldnt worry about it, but if not, I would file a claim. If you can show it's their fault (damage to the box), then they're usually good on issuing a refund.
Jun 7, 2006, 07:58 PM
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Francis, got a question for ya.
I have the street version, but as you know, they're too soft for me. Can you sell me just the springs for the "hard driving" version?
Also, is the valving different on the "hard driving" coilovers, or is everything the same except for spring rates?
I have the street version, but as you know, they're too soft for me. Can you sell me just the springs for the "hard driving" version?
Also, is the valving different on the "hard driving" coilovers, or is everything the same except for spring rates?
Jun 8, 2006, 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by NocturnalEVO
Francis, got a question for ya.
I have the street version, but as you know, they're too soft for me. Can you sell me just the springs for the "hard driving" version?
Also, is the valving different on the "hard driving" coilovers, or is everything the same except for spring rates?
I have the street version, but as you know, they're too soft for me. Can you sell me just the springs for the "hard driving" version?
Also, is the valving different on the "hard driving" coilovers, or is everything the same except for spring rates?
That's definitely not a problem. Check your PM for the details.
Regards,
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Jun 8, 2006, 04:40 PM
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Originally Posted by 555R
I now own the Seven Hard Driving Version
thanx
Francis
thanx
Francis
You sure do! Thank you and hope you enjoy them! Let me know when you wanna go for the TEAS
BTW, we only have 1 set of normal left!
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Jun 8, 2006, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by More Japan
Tanabe has custom spring rates available for MSRP $98.00 each pair, you can upgrade to the hard driving kit, or even go with a different spring rate.
Thread hyjack!!!!
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Jun 9, 2006, 05:42 PM
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Haha sorry bout that Francis, I figured since it's your thread that they would naturally be getting it through you-- Tanabe corporate headquarters doesn't sell any of their parts to retail 
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