Sports springs install

jimbob35 · 21-11-2003, 09:12 AM

Is the fitting of sports springs a DIY job?

I dont have great knowledge of cars, but have a good idea. I also have a chilton manual.

I have a 1997 BA 323F. 1.5.

I dont want to waste money for fitting, thats all.

JynX · 21-11-2003, 09:22 AM

You need spring tensioners to do it.

jcywong · 21-11-2003, 09:29 AM

you don't need spring tensioners to install shorter spring
you only need when you changing back to stock, but if you find another mate to help you press down the spring then you can unscrew the top so you don't need it either way

sik astina · 21-11-2003, 09:37 AM

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You need spring tensioners to do it.

jcywong,

Quote:

you don't need spring tensioners to install shorter spring
you only need when you changing back to stock, but if you find another mate to help you press down the spring then you can unscrew the top so you don't need it either way

if he has lowed springs in his car already he will not need them.
You do need the spring tensioners to make the standard spring shorter to take them out. if u dont their is no way in the world u and ur mate can hold the spring in there coz there is so much tension and will fly out. as i done this to my car i can say it was an easy job. just take ur time. u gotta strip the rear boot inner platic to get to the rear shocks.

oh yeh. will be lowering my g/f's (Miss_323) 97 ba astina this weekend. i will take pics

-Mick

dfvadr · 21-11-2003, 07:54 PM

mik u can get heavey duty cable ties put the around the spring before u jack up the car an they will hold ur springs compressed ol bushy trick

jcywong · 21-11-2003, 09:42 PM

sik astina: well well i see what you mean but you just lay the whole thing on the ground at least 5m away from any object then use an air gun to unscrew the top nuts and what's next you will see it fly out like a cannon.......

sik astina · 21-11-2003, 11:01 PM

cable ties ay Rod. learn something new everyday. i'll stick with my clamps

LMAO @ Jcywong :lol: :lol: funny ****

JynX · 22-11-2003, 01:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jcywong

sik astina: well well i see what you mean but you just lay the whole thing on the ground at least 5m away from any object then use an air gun to unscrew the top nuts and what's next you will see it fly out like a cannon.......

heh this is why we should recommend using spring tensioners

or cable ties as the bushman says.

21-11-2003, 09:12 AM	#1
jimbob35 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 12	Sports springs install Is the fitting of sports springs a DIY job? I dont have great knowledge of cars, but have a good idea. I also have a chilton manual. I have a 1997 BA 323F. 1.5. I dont want to waste money for fitting, thats all.

21-11-2003, 09:22 AM	#2
JynX Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,767	You need spring tensioners to do it. __________________ JynX 1994 Turbo BA Astina 200whp @ 12psi "If you cant drive fast with 90hp..... 900hp wont help you"

21-11-2003, 07:54 PM	#5
dfvadr Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Queensland Car: ss , sp20 , 94ba Posts: 1,708 View Photos By: dfvadr	mik u can get heavey duty cable ties put the around the spring before u jack up the car an they will hold ur springs compressed ol bushy trick __________________ 2001 SP20 Mazda Astina Turbo - t28b/b turbo teflon coated forge pistons 20thou o/size , billet rods , whole motor fully balanced - custom body kit - 18"ame's - custom interior - kenwood head unit , pioneer speakers driven by 800 watt amp , kicker subs driven by 1000 watt amps each sub [135.2db at supernats], two 1th caps 4 tv screens dvd player - xbox - airbag suspension with gas strut towers - custom plates an airbrushing on bonnet

21-11-2003, 11:01 PM	#7
sik astina Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Wollongong , N.S.W , Australia Car: Ba 1.8L Turbo astina Posts: 1,739 View Photos By: sik astina	cable ties ay Rod. learn something new everyday. i'll stick with my clamps LMAO @ Jcywong :lol: :lol: funny ** __________________ [UNL35H] CANDY BA 1.8L Turbo - with the Twotone spread with the loco paint 2sus custom resprays**

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jcywong AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sydney Car: saf Posts: 333 View Photos By: jcywong	you don't need spring tensioners to install shorter spring you only need when you changing back to stock, but if you find another mate to help you press down the spring then you can unscrew the top so you don't need it either way

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jcywong AstinaGT Regular Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Sydney Car: saf Posts: 333 View Photos By: jcywong	sik astina: well well i see what you mean but you just lay the whole thing on the ground at least 5m away from any object then use an air gun to unscrew the top nuts and what's next you will see it fly out like a cannon.......