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fierohoho
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FEB 17, 08:59 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by Lambo nut: you might reconsider the washer. It just looks to me, that it would prevent the strut rod from pushing through the upper plate, should the rubber in the plate fail. Looks like it allows the bushing to do it's thing for about 3/16" of travel, then stops it, if needed. I'm just afraid without it, the force of some bumps in the road, may start to push the rod right up through the rubber bushing in the plate, and into the decklid. Especially with a stiff, gas filled strut. |
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Well today I got the second bushing for the last strut, (They only stocked one in the "HELP" section so I had to order the second one), and as I was installing it I looked over the setup and decided to put the washer back in on top of the bushing because of what Kevin said in his post, thanks Kevin for the input, I looked eveything over he talked about and it made sense, which meant I had to disassemble the other one to put the washer back in there, oh well. Can't wait to get them in the project car..................someday. 
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Lambo nut
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FEB 17, 10:21 PM
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Hey, we are all in this together, we can all learn as we go.
As you can probably tell by my user name, I am in the process, (very, very early stages) of building my dream car, a Lamborghini Countach 5000S. Since it is Fiero based, I am learning a lot about the car, from reading all the good info on this forum. If I see I can help someone, with something I have learned in my adventures, I'll try to do what I can.Kevin
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watts
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FEB 17, 11:37 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by qwikgta:
what is the diff in spring size (10 vs. 12 etc..) and spring rate 250, 300, 325lb etc... How do you pick the spring rate. I have a 3.4 DOHC engine on a 88 suspension. I want it to be about 2" lower when done, and i want no body roll, or bounce. I dont drive it daily, so im not worried about a tough, ride.
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I've got the Held 88' cradle adaptor kit (which uses coilovers of course) in my 87 - I went with 400lb springs in the back (and I have the factory rear sway bar as well). It's hard! No denying that. But it's also VERY nice in the handling division.
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GSXRBOBBY
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MAR 11, 06:54 PM
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I still want to hear how this is on the road, I would like to hear a road test, please! ------------------
Bobby from NW Indiana
86 Fiero GT, Looking to ad a 93 Northstar soon
thespeedshop@sbcglobal.net
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fierohoho
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MAR 11, 07:08 PM
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Sorry Bobby, it's winter, I was bored, so I just did the thread. The coilovers are for the project car which I hope to have on wheels by this fall if all goes well so no road test from me for awhile, anyone else?
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GSXRBOBBY
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MAR 26, 11:31 PM
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Anybody else do these build?
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Bobby from NW Indiana
86 Fiero GT, Looking to ad a 93 Northstar soon
| quote | Originally posted by fierohoho:
Sorry Bobby, it's winter, I was bored, so I just did the thread. The coilovers are for the project car which I hope to have on wheels by this fall if all goes well so no road test from me for awhile, anyone else? |
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Sorry I didn't say it before, thanks for the thread and good good. Just sorry it took so long to say. I was just rereading this years later.[This message has been edited by GSXRBOBBY (edited 12-11-2006).]
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fierogt88
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MAR 29, 01:36 PM
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| quote | | Originally posted by dave@heldmotorsports.com: For a few dollars more, you can buy all the pieces / parts with proven
success... along with matching the right spring rate for your application,
driving style, engine / trans, etc... you can find them at : http://heldmotorsports.com/coilk.htm just thought I'd make sure that those looking for a ready-to-install kit,
or rear coilovers insalled on new struts know where to find them. dave |
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How about you get around to refunding my $2000 dollars for my defective spindles and big brake kit. After ripping me off for big bucks, you think I won't point it out every time you show yourselves? Until I get a refund on the crap you sold me, you can guarantee I will be around to tell people about it. Between this forum and the Grand Prix crowd, I guarantee that I will cost you more than $2000 in bad press. I strongly suggest to everyone to steer clear from Held Motorsports. If you aren't familiar with coilovers, then get familiar or find someone local who already is. Don't depend on untrustworthy companies who will rip you off when the products prove to be defective and dangerous. DIY. [This message has been edited by fierogt88 (edited 03-29-2004).]
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m0sh_man
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MAR 29, 02:45 PM
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*hint hint* maybe if held would give a Pennocks fiero forum discount *hint hint* i would be persuaded (spelling) to go ahead and just order some rear coilovers from them in the close future........
matthew
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GSXRBOBBY
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JUN 13, 11:35 PM
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Just looking for a road test update? ------------------
Bobby from NW Indiana
86 Fiero GT, Looking to ad a 93 Northstar soon
thespeedshop@sbcglobal.net
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David Bartlett
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JUN 13, 11:43 PM
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