Skunk2 Pro-S Coilovers on a NHBP FA5 ***Pics inside*** - Page 6

huanqi · 05-01-2008, 10:45 PM

okay so theres no problem as long as you have OEM washers and stuff to use for the install...CORRECT?

CivicSi907 · 05-02-2008, 05:06 AM

yes!!!

huanqi · 05-02-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by CivicSi907

yes!!!

THANK YOU SIR!

damnu · 05-08-2008, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by boostedLSb18

As stated above, they are currently working on a solution, but no eta on a resolution. Thus the temporary solution was given. If you don't want to drill out your stock stuff, then you can go to the hardware store and get a metal washer that will fit just big enough around the threads but not big enough to fit around the flare out.

just installed mine and im running into this problem. What type of washer am i suppose to get? Im not totally understanding this. When you say, skunk2 washers, what washers? I didnt get any washers from skunk2. all i have for the rears from them was the shock, bumpstop under the dust cover and the nut on top. This is really frustrating me

K20Redline · 05-08-2008, 03:35 AM

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Originally Posted by damnu

just installed mine and im running into this problem. What type of washer am i suppose to get? Im not totally understanding this. When you say, skunk2 washers, what washers? I didnt get any washers from skunk2. all i have for the rears from them was the shock, bumpstop under the dust cover and the nut on top. This is really frustrating me

hey budd you use the stock washers from the stock strut ya dig? it goes rite under the rubber pice

FastTimesAtFGHigh · 05-08-2008, 10:41 PM

just curious, but how long did it take for you guys to install the pro-s? did you guys have a helms manual on hand as well?

damnu · 05-08-2008, 11:59 PM

2 hrs for the front, 3 hrs for the back. scissor jack FTL, but i did have an impact gun woo hoo

thanks k20redline for the help!

K20Redline · 05-09-2008, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by FastTimesAtFGHigh

just curious, but how long did it take for you guys to install the pro-s? did you guys have a helms manual on hand as well?

It took me an hour and half to do both not counting adjusting height and all that. and no helms

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Originally Posted by damnu

2 hrs for the front, 3 hrs for the back. scissor jack FTL, but i did have an impact gun woo hoo

thanks k20redline for the help!

you got it

FastTimesAtFGHigh · 05-09-2008, 11:00 AM

I'm trying to visualize these instructions but it's making absolutely no sense to me. Would someone care to elaborate on this? I just picked up a set of Si rear dampers so I don't have to butcher my original ones. Help!

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Originally Posted by eK24monster

Temporary Solution: Drill out the dimple in the collar found on the OEM rear shock and transfer the collar and washer below it over to the Skunk2 shock assembly. I call this a temporary solution because future products wont have this problem... there is nothing wrong w/ this fix and should be good for the life of the product.

boostedLSb18 · 05-09-2008, 11:23 AM

Install and managing ride height about 1.5hrs to 2 hrs. No helms

damnu: Skunk2 didn't supply the washers you have to take the washers off your original rear struts, and install those.

FastTimes: The main goal is to free up the washer and use it on the Skunk2 set up, another option is to take the strut to Home Depot or Lowes and get a washer that matches and use that instead. Hope that helps.

FastTimesAtFGHigh · 05-09-2008, 11:55 AM

Thanks for the input, you wouldn't have another picture illustrating the "washer" to be removed from the OEM Si strut, would you?

boostedLSb18 · 05-09-2008, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by FastTimesAtFGHigh

Thanks for the input, you wouldn't have another picture illustrating the "washer" to be removed from the OEM Si strut, would you?

Sorry, I do not. I didn't use the OEM washer, my shop was able to use one off a blown Skunk2 coilover........LOL.

damnu · 05-09-2008, 01:54 PM

i took a picture of the washer, ill have it up a lil later. If youre in a rush, then PM me and ill try to send it over

FastTimesAtFGHigh · 05-09-2008, 02:06 PM

^ no rush. just trying to gather all my information prior to the install! thanks for the help guys, really appreciate it! i'd +rep both of you if i could!

damnu · 05-12-2008, 06:54 PM

Hope this helps all those out there!

ooskers · 05-12-2008, 06:55 PM

Wow, that looks amazing

boostedLSb18 · 05-12-2008, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by damnu

Hope this helps all those out there!

Thanks for those pics. I believe those will help out a lot.

boostedLSb18 · 05-13-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Rock_Steady_RHD

"If your car does'nt ride like shit it's not low enough..."

Sorry to spoil your party, but car rides pretty smooth.

FastTimesAtFGHigh · 05-13-2008, 01:45 AM

Thanks for the pictures! Ok, here comes my dumb questions...

Am I identifying these parts right? Also, where are they on the Si rear strut?

damnu · 05-13-2008, 01:55 AM

Order of picture

1. The stock OEM washer on the top of the rear strut right below the nylon nut. The 2nd one is just a similiar size washer i picked up at ACE Hardware, sorry but i forgot what size it was, just go in with that OEM washer to match.

2. Yup Pro-S, the "rubber thing" are the OEM rubber bushings. One is below the car and one is above.

3. The "rubber thing" comes right off, its not attached in anyway but by friction. If you buy the washer from a hardware store, then you wont need to take off the "strut washer". In order to do that you need to drill out the dimple

and pull out the washer. I didnt have a drill with me, so i just bought the washer instead; its your call on which route you take.

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huanqi Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Los Angeles Age: 19 Posts: 621 Huan iTrader: 1 / 100%	okay so theres no problem as long as you have OEM washers and stuff to use for the install...CORRECT?

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CivicSi907 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Germany Age: 25 Posts: 983 Thomas iTrader: 0 / 0%	yes!!!

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FastTimesAtFGHigh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAX-YYZ Posts: 1,697 http://jdmfg2.blogspot.com iTrader: 6 / 100%	just curious, but how long did it take for you guys to install the pro-s? did you guys have a helms manual on hand as well?

05-08-2008, 11:59 PM	#107 (permalink)
damnu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Ramon Posts: 306 iTrader: 1 / 100%	2 hrs for the front, 3 hrs for the back. scissor jack FTL, but i did have an impact gun woo hoo thanks k20redline for the help!

05-09-2008, 11:23 AM	#110 (permalink)
boostedLSb18 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 421 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Install and managing ride height about 1.5hrs to 2 hrs. No helms damnu: Skunk2 didn't supply the washers you have to take the washers off your original rear struts, and install those. FastTimes: The main goal is to free up the washer and use it on the Skunk2 set up, another option is to take the strut to Home Depot or Lowes and get a washer that matches and use that instead. Hope that helps.

05-09-2008, 11:55 AM	#111 (permalink)
FastTimesAtFGHigh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAX-YYZ Posts: 1,697 http://jdmfg2.blogspot.com iTrader: 6 / 100%	Thanks for the input, you wouldn't have another picture illustrating the "washer" to be removed from the OEM Si strut, would you?

05-09-2008, 01:54 PM	#113 (permalink)
damnu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Ramon Posts: 306 iTrader: 1 / 100%	i took a picture of the washer, ill have it up a lil later. If youre in a rush, then PM me and ill try to send it over

05-09-2008, 02:06 PM	#114 (permalink)
FastTimesAtFGHigh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAX-YYZ Posts: 1,697 http://jdmfg2.blogspot.com iTrader: 6 / 100%	^ no rush. just trying to gather all my information prior to the install! thanks for the help guys, really appreciate it! i'd +rep both of you if i could!

05-12-2008, 06:54 PM	#115 (permalink)
damnu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Ramon Posts: 306 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Hope this helps all those out there!

05-12-2008, 06:55 PM	#116 (permalink)
ooskers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: D-Town Posts: 352 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wow, that looks amazing

05-13-2008, 01:45 AM	#119 (permalink)
FastTimesAtFGHigh Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LAX-YYZ Posts: 1,697 http://jdmfg2.blogspot.com iTrader: 6 / 100%	Thanks for the pictures! Ok, here comes my dumb questions... Am I identifying these parts right? Also, where are they on the Si rear strut?

05-13-2008, 01:55 AM	#120 (permalink)
damnu Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Ramon Posts: 306 iTrader: 1 / 100%	Order of picture 1. The stock OEM washer on the top of the rear strut right below the nylon nut. The 2nd one is just a similiar size washer i picked up at ACE Hardware, sorry but i forgot what size it was, just go in with that OEM washer to match. 2. Yup Pro-S, the "rubber thing" are the OEM rubber bushings. One is below the car and one is above. 3. The "rubber thing" comes right off, its not attached in anyway but by friction. If you buy the washer from a hardware store, then you wont need to take off the "strut washer". In order to do that you need to drill out the dimple and pull out the washer. I didnt have a drill with me, so i just bought the washer instead; its your call on which route you take.