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Old 03-14-2011, 03:33 PM
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Originally Posted by wrecked


Once you install them and you have to take the sub frame down again, is it advised that you install new collars? or is it fine to re use the same ones? reason I ask is because it seems to have a similar effect to a crush washer and you are always supposed to replace them once used. Also, you guys have them for the front and rear subframes?
You should be able to reuse them because it'll re-crush again but just like crush washers for drain bolts, you can only use them so many times before the material is too thin to reform again. Each set comes with collars for both the front and rear subframes.
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Can we get an idea how much work it would take to install these please.
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Originally Posted by EternalLx
Can we get an idea how much work it would take to install these please.
There are a couple ways you can install them. The hardest way is if you don't have access to a lift you will need to put the car on stands and lower the subframe by loosening all the bolts without letting them fall out. Once you lower the subframe enough to fit the collars in, take out one bolt at a time and install one collar at a time then put each bolt back on right afterward to support the subframe then move on to the next bolt. You'll then need to slowly tighten each bolt a little at a time in a cross pattern to move the subframe back up while make sure the collars are slotted in properly.

Otherwise, a shop that has a lift and a platform jack, it's a quick install and take about 15 minutes.
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at your site i only found this for CRZ.
can you give a direct link?

did you try them to see that they make a difference?
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Originally Posted by Croc
at your site i only found this for CRZ.
can you give a direct link?

did you try them to see that they make a difference?
http://www.gotuning.com/product_info...oducts_id=1282
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any recommended shops in the so cal area to install these?
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That was a very cool video! Is this sort of thing common on all makes or less common on some than on others? I will be getting a set of these in the future...
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Do you have these for a 2006 TSX as well?
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Can anyone that has actually had these installed confirm if after the install; the amount of camber adjustability from Left to Right biased more on one side? My thought here is that one adjustment point available to uneven camber settings between front left to right can be slightly relieved by shifting the subframe. Thoughts?
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Originally Posted by jeffbatt
Do you have these for a 2006 TSX as well?
Yes, these are also available for the TSX/CL7


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