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stevesnj · 10-21-2015, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by soulreapersteve

Heh, it's less than an hour drive for me. Dunno if I want to tackle a spring install myself.. especially without a compressor. But thanks again for the link!

You don't need a spring compressor, I did mine this way. You do need a low profile jack, Jack stands, torque wrench you can get all these from Harbor Freight. The guy in this video is weird but it's effective.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4C-ZUGi4R-Q"]TRD Lowering springs without spring compressor[/ame]

Agent 86 · 10-21-2015, 12:47 PM

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

You don't need a spring compressor, I did mine this way. You do need a low profile jack, Jack stands, torque wrench you can get all these from Harbor Freight. The guy in this video is weird but it's effective.

Great video. He does a great job of describing what he is doing.

I installed RCE Yellow springs in my car at the beginning of 2015. My method was similar to the video, but i did not remove the shock cap assembly (the parts held in by the 3 nuts). I used an open ended socket and T handle allen key (sold by Harbor Freight), and removed the shock shaft nut only. I also supported the whole car on jack stands.

On the front, I was able to swing the suspension arm down, then carefully tilt the shock away from the wheel well to install the new spring while leaving the shock on the car.

I had never done any suspension work prior to this. Took me nearly 5 hours as I was very cautious about doing this.

stevesnj · 10-21-2015, 08:00 PM

Some LED headlight pics I didn't post...shows the yellow/amber bulb covers, 8000k and 6500k temps

Glass switchable covers 8000k and 3300k

Pic of 3300k and 8000k

Dual 3300k

8000k

6500k

damnitBobby · 10-21-2015, 08:25 PM

^
Thanks for the pictures. I am looking to replace my headlight bulbs with an exact match of the installed LEDs that came with my car. Anyone know which spec bulbs I should buy?

Beastronix · 10-22-2015, 10:57 AM

wow... been awhile since I've been able to catch up on the build. Lots of new changes!

stevesnj · 10-22-2015, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Beastronix

wow... been awhile since I've been able to catch up on the build. Lots of new changes!

Yeh, having fun and going broke.lol But the best is yet to come

stevesnj · 10-23-2015, 07:23 PM

Got some Phillips LED's for dome and license plate. Just sidemarker, reverse and fog light left.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

stevesnj · 10-24-2015, 07:52 PM

Was surprised and received my Light Smoke Helix sidemarkers, finally got rid of those ugly amber markers

The first pic is the OEM bulb with the marker then with the LED, also the light smoke seems to blend in nicely with blue, and a night shot :] Just backup and fog light left to go and I'm 100% LED

nikitopo · 10-25-2015, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

Installed a set of TRD lowering springs, took me 7 hours by myself, was tough. I also installed my Winmax W2's while the wheels were off. My high temp brake fluid is going in tomorrow. Now time to bedd in the pads. Used a socket and pipe wrench to break the locknut loose then just went with vice grips to remove and reinstall the locknut. I also prayed enamel clear on the springs so they'll be easy to clean.

Was wheel alignment necessary?

stevesnj · 10-25-2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by nikitopo

Was wheel alignment necessary?

Yes, in the install instructions has specs for the alignment machine. So I will have to get that done.

Agent 86 · 10-26-2015, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by stevesnj

Was surprised and received my Light Smoke Helix sidemarkers, finally got rid of those ugly amber markers

The first pic is the OEM bulb with the marker then with the LED, also the light smoke seems to blend in nicely with blue, and a night shot :] Just backup and fog light left to go and I'm 100% LED

How challenging is it to remove and install side markers?

stevesnj · 10-26-2015, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Agent 86

How challenging is it to remove and install side markers?

Well I just guessed on the 1st try and found out it can be done with just a long flathead. I removed the plastic clips in front of the tire just under the marker that holds the wheel well to the fender. It's a flexible plastic and you can move it out of the way. From below using a ling skinny flathead I just pressed on clip "A" marked on the new sidemarker and twist the screwdriver to slightly pop the top of the marker and once you got a hold of the top I firmly pulled down ant the other two clips let go. Thats all.

stevesnj · 10-28-2015, 06:35 PM

and on a personal note, I threw out some trash today

damnitBobby · 10-28-2015, 09:08 PM

Nice man tell that person to go kick rocks!

10-21-2015, 08:00 PM	#171
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Some LED headlight pics I didn't post...shows the yellow/amber bulb covers, 8000k and 6500k temps Glass switchable covers 8000k and 3300k Pic of 3300k and 8000k Dual 3300k 8000k 6500k __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

10-22-2015, 10:57 AM	#173
Beastronix Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Fayetteville TN Posts: 38 Thanks: 56 Thanked 48 Times in 28 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	wow... been awhile since I've been able to catch up on the build. Lots of new changes! __________________ Pedal Dance, ABS and TPMS Control with the Push of a Button

10-23-2015, 07:23 PM	#175
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Got some Phillips LED's for dome and license plate. Just sidemarker, reverse and fog light left. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1 Attached Images __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

10-24-2015, 07:52 PM	#176
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	Was surprised and received my Light Smoke Helix sidemarkers, finally got rid of those ugly amber markers The first pic is the OEM bulb with the marker then with the LED, also the light smoke seems to blend in nicely with blue, and a night shot :] Just backup and fog light left to go and I'm 100% LED Attached Images __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

10-28-2015, 06:35 PM	#181
stevesnj Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Drives: 2016 FR-S Oceanic Blue Location: Southern NJ Posts: 2,958 Thanks: 2,158 Thanked 1,601 Times in 923 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	and on a personal note, I threw out some trash today Attached Images __________________ My 2016 Build thread TRD Exhaust with custom quad tips, TRD Lowering Springs,TRD Quick shifter,LED;DRL, Projectors, and turn signals. Re-badge, 86 Nanny, WinmaxW2 Pads, K&N Drop In, Antenna delete

10-21-2015, 08:25 PM	#172
damnitBobby Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2016 frs 6mt Location: Houston Posts: 37 Thanks: 4 Thanked 40 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	^ Thanks for the pictures. I am looking to replace my headlight bulbs with an exact match of the installed LEDs that came with my car. Anyone know which spec bulbs I should buy?

10-28-2015, 09:08 PM	#182
damnitBobby Member Join Date: Sep 2015 Drives: 2016 frs 6mt Location: Houston Posts: 37 Thanks: 4 Thanked 40 Times in 15 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Nice man tell that person to go kick rocks!

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