Skunk2 Pro-S Coilovers on a NHBP FA5 ***Pics inside*** - Page 10

illmaticone · 07-30-2008, 03:25 PM

Nice didn't see his post ( using blackberry ) but seems I got the updated version. I'm hoping the install will be smooth with v2.0

2000civic · 07-30-2008, 03:31 PM

It should go smooth. Mine went in no problem, no issues with fitment at all. I would just set aside the afternoon to do it, especially if this is your first time.

illmaticone · 07-30-2008, 03:34 PM

Nice so the only thing I should be reusing is the bushing?

This will be my first time doing suspension looks straight forward so I'm not worried

Thanks for the input

2000civic · 07-30-2008, 03:44 PM

No problem. You have to reuse the bushing from the rear shocks, and the top mount from the front shocks. It was my first suspension install also, it is pretty straight forward. If you can I would try and get somebody who has done somthing like this before to help out just in case you get stuck. I would offer a hand, but you live on the other side of the country lol

Ct_Sidan07 · 07-30-2008, 03:47 PM

Just got my Pro S installed and it rides very good!!! Heard that knocking noise only one time, once the everything settled havent heard again....... Install was pretty straight forward. Just read all instruction's and reuse what they tell you to reuse and everything should go smoothly

2000civic · 07-30-2008, 03:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ct_Sidan07

Just got my Pro S installed and it rides very good!!! Heard that knocking noise only one time, once the everything settled havent heard again.......

Yea after I stopped jacking the car up to mess with the height, and drove around with some weight in the back I stopped getting the noise.

***sgtmorph*** · 07-31-2008, 02:08 AM

I can't wait to get my coils in this weekend. SPC front camber bolts arrive today, Skunk2 rear camber kit comes Friday.....installing all in one shot on saturday or sunday....not sure yet. WOOT

TurboBlue · 07-31-2008, 02:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtmorph

I can't wait to get my coils in this weekend. SPC front camber bolts arrive today, Skunk2 rear camber kit comes Friday.....installing all in one shot on saturday or sunday....not sure yet. WOOT

Nice. Do a review and pics once u have! Im seriously thinking about the PRO-S as well...

***sgtmorph*** · 07-31-2008, 02:26 AM

I plan on it plently of pics and a review as well. I'm not gonna do a DIY because the ones that exist are pretty much the same.

I wonder who else besides Emerican has an R18 dropped on Pro-S???

therra978 · 07-31-2008, 09:29 AM

I cant wait to join the crew =]

illmaticone · 08-01-2008, 12:55 PM

do i need a spring compressor to remove the Top Hat/Pillow ball mount off the stockers to put on the Skunk2 Pro-S ? i'm planing on doing the install this weekend, maybe even today i just want to make sure i have all the proper tools

FastTimesAtFGHigh · 08-01-2008, 01:42 PM

Skunk2 Pro-S

***sgtmorph*** · 08-01-2008, 07:35 PM

yes you need a spring compressor....it help's in death prevention...

2000civic · 08-01-2008, 07:37 PM

How did you guys get your back springs out? I had to use a spring compressor for those to.

***sgtmorph*** · 08-01-2008, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000civic

How did you guys get your back springs out? I had to use a spring compressor for those to.

what???

are you kidding....

I had my stock rear springs out and put in the rear sportlines in under 10 minutes per side.....no compressor needed for the rear.......I learned the simple easy way for the rear springs

illmaticone · 08-01-2008, 07:40 PM

yuck i guess ill rent one

2000civic · 08-01-2008, 07:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sgtmorph

what???

are you kidding....

I had my stock rear springs out and put in the rear sportlines in under 10 minutes per side.....no compressor needed for the rear.......I learned the simple easy way for the rear springs

Idk man, I had the rear lifted all the way, but the stockers woldnt come out. Maybe cause I still had the camber kit bolted in, but I think I had that and the shock off at one point, and the rear springs were still in like a bitch

illmaticone · 08-01-2008, 07:45 PM

this is starting to sound more difficult than it originally looked. starting to think twice.

***sgtmorph*** · 08-01-2008, 11:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by illmaticone

this is starting to sound more difficult than it originally looked. starting to think twice.

it's not hard....i swear......it's alot simpler than it sounds.

***sgtmorph*** · 08-01-2008, 11:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 2000civic

Idk man, I had the rear lifted all the way, but the stockers woldnt come out. Maybe cause I still had the camber kit bolted in, but I think I had that and the shock off at one point, and the rear springs were still in like a bitch

dude,

here's exactly how i did it...

1. jacked the rear up
2. took the rear wheel off
3. unbolted the bottom shock bolt
4. have a friend push down on the rear brake disc
5. pull out the spring

Easy as cake

Install in the reverse steps.

Longest part total was removing and installing the wheel.

.................................................. .......

Illmaticone,

front's are 3 bolts under the hood and 2 bolts in the wheel housing

07-30-2008, 03:47 PM	#185 (permalink)
Ct_Sidan07 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Socal Age: 25 Posts: 676 iTrader: 4 / 100%	Just got my Pro S installed and it rides very good!!! Heard that knocking noise only one time, once the everything settled havent heard again....... Install was pretty straight forward. Just read all instruction's and reuse what they tell you to reuse and everything should go smoothly Last edited by Ct_Sidan07; 07-30-2008 at 03:48 PM.

07-31-2008, 02:08 AM	#187 (permalink)
*sgtmorph* 18 AND 1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Suffick County Age: 26 Posts: 1,579 iTrader: 8 / 100%	I can't wait to get my coils in this weekend. SPC front camber bolts arrive today, Skunk2 rear camber kit comes Friday.....installing all in one shot on saturday or sunday....not sure yet. WOOT __________________ CAN YOU BEAT MY RECORD??? I GOT 13 SECONDS AND 100% EFFICIENCY RATING WANT PROOF??? click here>>> http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...C280/fg034.jpg TRY AND BEAT MY RECORD>>> http://www.ingenuitywelcome.com/game/ Last edited by sgtmorph; 07-31-2008 at 02:09 AM.

07-31-2008, 02:26 AM	#189 (permalink)
*sgtmorph* 18 AND 1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Suffick County Age: 26 Posts: 1,579 iTrader: 8 / 100%	I plan on it plently of pics and a review as well. I'm not gonna do a DIY because the ones that exist are pretty much the same. I wonder who else besides Emerican has an R18 dropped on Pro-S??? __________________ CAN YOU BEAT MY RECORD??? I GOT 13 SECONDS AND 100% EFFICIENCY RATING WANT PROOF??? click here>>> http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...C280/fg034.jpg TRY AND BEAT MY RECORD>>> http://www.ingenuitywelcome.com/game/

08-01-2008, 07:35 PM	#193 (permalink)
*sgtmorph* 18 AND 1 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Suffick County Age: 26 Posts: 1,579 iTrader: 8 / 100%	yes you need a spring compressor....it help's in death prevention... __________________ CAN YOU BEAT MY RECORD??? I GOT 13 SECONDS AND 100% EFFICIENCY RATING WANT PROOF??? click here>>> http://i130.photobucket.com/albums/p...C280/fg034.jpg TRY AND BEAT MY RECORD>>> http://www.ingenuitywelcome.com/game/

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07-30-2008, 03:25 PM	#181 (permalink)
illmaticone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens NY Age: 22 Posts: 665 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice didn't see his post ( using blackberry ) but seems I got the updated version. I'm hoping the install will be smooth with v2.0

07-30-2008, 03:31 PM	#182 (permalink)
2000civic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rancho Cucamunga,California Age: 20 Posts: 1,576 Robert iTrader: 0 / 0%	It should go smooth. Mine went in no problem, no issues with fitment at all. I would just set aside the afternoon to do it, especially if this is your first time.

07-30-2008, 03:34 PM	#183 (permalink)
illmaticone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens NY Age: 22 Posts: 665 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	Nice so the only thing I should be reusing is the bushing? This will be my first time doing suspension looks straight forward so I'm not worried Thanks for the input

07-30-2008, 03:44 PM	#184 (permalink)
2000civic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rancho Cucamunga,California Age: 20 Posts: 1,576 Robert iTrader: 0 / 0%	No problem. You have to reuse the bushing from the rear shocks, and the top mount from the front shocks. It was my first suspension install also, it is pretty straight forward. If you can I would try and get somebody who has done somthing like this before to help out just in case you get stuck. I would offer a hand, but you live on the other side of the country lol

07-31-2008, 09:29 AM	#190 (permalink)
therra978 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Lowell, MA Age: 22 Posts: 978 Soy Sauce! iTrader: 1 / 100%	I cant wait to join the crew =]

08-01-2008, 12:55 PM	#191 (permalink)
illmaticone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens NY Age: 22 Posts: 665 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	do i need a spring compressor to remove the Top Hat/Pillow ball mount off the stockers to put on the Skunk2 Pro-S ? i'm planing on doing the install this weekend, maybe even today i just want to make sure i have all the proper tools

08-01-2008, 01:42 PM	#192 (permalink)
FastTimesAtFGHigh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAX-YYZ Posts: 1,697 http://jdmfg2.blogspot.com iTrader: 6 / 100%	Skunk2 Pro-S

08-01-2008, 07:37 PM	#194 (permalink)
2000civic Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Rancho Cucamunga,California Age: 20 Posts: 1,576 Robert iTrader: 0 / 0%	How did you guys get your back springs out? I had to use a spring compressor for those to.

08-01-2008, 07:40 PM	#196 (permalink)
illmaticone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens NY Age: 22 Posts: 665 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	yuck i guess ill rent one

08-01-2008, 07:45 PM	#198 (permalink)
illmaticone Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Queens NY Age: 22 Posts: 665 Mike iTrader: 0 / 0%	this is starting to sound more difficult than it originally looked. starting to think twice.

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