Groundcontrol Coilover instruction?
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Received my GC coilover today in the mail. It didnt come with any instructions or anything. Anyone have any? Any DIY? How do I put them on Tokico Hp shock/struct?
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with the yellows, u have to hack ur stock struts and fit the yellows in the stock strut and put the GC over it.
with the tokicos, its a direct replacement to the OEM strut. so all u need to do is slide the GC over and into the tokico strut, and then install the whole assembly back onto the car.
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what you're thinking is the ground control (what you have) pair with koni yellow struts.
with the yellows, u have to hack ur stock struts and fit the yellows in the stock strut and put the GC over it.
with the tokicos, its a direct replacement to the OEM strut. so all u need to do is slide the GC over and into the tokico strut, and then install the whole assembly back onto the car.
with the yellows, u have to hack ur stock struts and fit the yellows in the stock strut and put the GC over it.
with the tokicos, its a direct replacement to the OEM strut. so all u need to do is slide the GC over and into the tokico strut, and then install the whole assembly back onto the car.
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on a serious note, i was just teasing you about the commmon sense thing.
feel free to post up more questions as you go along. if thats not fast enough, message me and ill help you.
i have ground control as well if it makes any difference.
feel free to post up more questions as you go along. if thats not fast enough, message me and ill help you.
i have ground control as well if it makes any difference.
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No worries, so you have GC and Tokico HP also? I will let you know if I encounter any problems. Thx
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i have GC and yellows.
and if u spin it clockwise, it should go down.
if u spin it counter-clockwise, it should go up.
and if u spin it clockwise, it should go down.
if u spin it counter-clockwise, it should go up.
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Ok, this is what I got in the mail.
1. What am I suppose to do with those 2 yellowish ring on the left? Are those bumpstop? Do I replace those with the oem bumpstop? Im confused!
2. Those 2 black rubber/plastic thingy on the right, Do I put those on the shock then slide the sleeve over?
3. There are 6 of those rubber black ring(kinda look like a rubber band) that came in a ziplock. Are these the same question 2? Put them on the shock, then slide the sleeve over?
Thanks.
1. What am I suppose to do with those 2 yellowish ring on the left? Are those bumpstop? Do I replace those with the oem bumpstop? Im confused!
2. Those 2 black rubber/plastic thingy on the right, Do I put those on the shock then slide the sleeve over?
3. There are 6 of those rubber black ring(kinda look like a rubber band) that came in a ziplock. Are these the same question 2? Put them on the shock, then slide the sleeve over?
Thanks.
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Ok, this is what I got in the mail.
1. What am I suppose to do with those 2 yellowish ring on the left? Are those bumpstop? Do I replace those with the oem bumpstop? Im confused!
2. Those 2 black rubber/plastic thingy on the right, Do I put those on the shock then slide the sleeve over?
3. There are 6 of those rubber black ring(kinda look like a rubber band) that came in a ziplock. Are these the same question 2? Put them on the shock, then slide the sleeve over?
Thanks.
1. What am I suppose to do with those 2 yellowish ring on the left? Are those bumpstop? Do I replace those with the oem bumpstop? Im confused!
2. Those 2 black rubber/plastic thingy on the right, Do I put those on the shock then slide the sleeve over?
3. There are 6 of those rubber black ring(kinda look like a rubber band) that came in a ziplock. Are these the same question 2? Put them on the shock, then slide the sleeve over?
Thanks.
1. yes. replace the oem bump stop.
2. if u are useing tokico, then no. they are not necessary.... those are made for koni yellow inserts. but if u can fit them on ur tokicos and then still able to slide the GC sleeve over the strut, then yes. use them.
3. short answer: you will not be using these with ur tokico.... because these are made specifically for koni yellows. to put a rubber gasket on the tube that is being inserted into the oem strut (but you will not be doing this with the tokicos
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1. yes. replace the oem bump stop.
2. if u are useing tokico, then no. they are not necessary.... those are made for koni yellow inserts. but if u can fit them on ur tokicos and then still able to slide the GC sleeve over the strut, then yes. use them.
3. short answer: you will not be using these with ur tokico.... because these are made specifically for koni yellows. to put a rubber gasket on the tube that is being inserted into the oem strut (but you will not be doing this with the tokicos
2. if u are useing tokico, then no. they are not necessary.... those are made for koni yellow inserts. but if u can fit them on ur tokicos and then still able to slide the GC sleeve over the strut, then yes. use them.
3. short answer: you will not be using these with ur tokico.... because these are made specifically for koni yellows. to put a rubber gasket on the tube that is being inserted into the oem strut (but you will not be doing this with the tokicos
1. Thanks
2. I am using Tokico HP. If I dont use these, what will I use to make the GC sleeve stay in place on the shock/struct? What will I use for the 2 fronts and 2 rear? I know you said if I can use them, then use it but I only have those 2 for the rear shocks..none for the front.
3. I see.
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1. Thanks
2. I am using tokico hp. If i dont use these, what will i use to make the gc sleeve stay in place on the shock/struct? What will i use for the 2 fronts and 2 rear? I know you said if i can use them, then use it but i only have those 2 for the rear shocks..none for the front.
3. I see.
2. I am using tokico hp. If i dont use these, what will i use to make the gc sleeve stay in place on the shock/struct? What will i use for the 2 fronts and 2 rear? I know you said if i can use them, then use it but i only have those 2 for the rear shocks..none for the front.
3. I see.
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1. Thanks
2. I am using Tokico HP. If I dont use these, what will I use to make the GC sleeve stay in place on the shock/struct? What will I use for the 2 fronts and 2 rear? I know you said if I can use them, then use it but I only have those 2 for the rear shocks..none for the front.
3. I see.
2. I am using Tokico HP. If I dont use these, what will I use to make the GC sleeve stay in place on the shock/struct? What will I use for the 2 fronts and 2 rear? I know you said if I can use them, then use it but I only have those 2 for the rear shocks..none for the front.
3. I see.
2. they should fit in the strut pretty tight. fitment is pretty precise. but this is a tricky subject (sleeve fitment). i believe there are a few different packages and you should have bought them according to your specification.
http://www.ground-control-store.com/...gory.php/CA=55
if you notice, u will be able to select the different type of sturt ur sleeve will go over. different strut setups will be slightly different from one another.
on a side note:
the 2001 kit is different from the 2002 kit because of the top mount.
the 2003-2005 are different than the 01/02 because depending on strut, they use a biger inter diameter for the strut (01-02 have 50mm strut, and 03-05 use a 55mm strut aka slightly bigger strut)
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hey nguyen, sorry for not responding earlier. i went on vacation this week and didnt bring my laptop with me
2. they should fit in the strut pretty tight. fitment is pretty precise. but this is a tricky subject (sleeve fitment). i believe there are a few different packages and you should have bought them according to your specification.
http://www.ground-control-store.com/...gory.php/CA=55
if you notice, u will be able to select the different type of sturt ur sleeve will go over. different strut setups will be slightly different from one another.
on a side note:
the 2001 kit is different from the 2002 kit because of the top mount.
the 2003-2005 are different than the 01/02 because depending on strut, they use a biger inter diameter for the strut (01-02 have 50mm strut, and 03-05 use a 55mm strut aka slightly bigger strut)
2. they should fit in the strut pretty tight. fitment is pretty precise. but this is a tricky subject (sleeve fitment). i believe there are a few different packages and you should have bought them according to your specification.
http://www.ground-control-store.com/...gory.php/CA=55
if you notice, u will be able to select the different type of sturt ur sleeve will go over. different strut setups will be slightly different from one another.
on a side note:
the 2001 kit is different from the 2002 kit because of the top mount.
the 2003-2005 are different than the 01/02 because depending on strut, they use a biger inter diameter for the strut (01-02 have 50mm strut, and 03-05 use a 55mm strut aka slightly bigger strut)
http://www.jdmhub.com/index.php?rout...duct_id=112363
This is what it is said: "Compatible Shocks: Stock,Tokico Premium,Tokico Illumina,Tokico Spec-D"
So, I assume it should fit. The pic below is what it came with. I cant actually try them yet cause they havent ship my Tokico blue yet. Those things are hard to find. I tried everywhere! Any info will help me on this subject. Thanks
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Okay, so I finally got my tokico hp blue in the mail today. WHen I opened it and try to put my GC sleeves over the shock(front)...WILL NOT FIT...shock (rear)...is loose
PLEASE HELP!!!
Here is a picture to describe what Im talking about.
PLEASE HELP!!!
Here is a picture to describe what Im talking about.
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I think you have them reversed; rear on front, front on rear. I've never used ground controls so I could be totally wrong, but that's what it looks like..
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See what I mean when I said different GC are made for different struts and different years???
The company that sent you sent you the wrong GC.*
I would return it and order directly from GC
What year is ur car? (because different years use different sized strut. It's a pain in the *** thing Honda did)
What year tokicos blues did u buy? What's it's serial number?
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1). I got these from JDM hub site, and they specially said it will work with tokico hp
2.) My car is 2001 Honda Civic ex coupe
3.) Front Serial# TOHB3204 & TOHB3205
Rear Serial # TOHU3741
All of them are made in 2011
I believe these are new tokico blue. I ordered these about 2 half weeks ago and they told me Tokico just assemble these.
2.) My car is 2001 Honda Civic ex coupe
3.) Front Serial# TOHB3204 & TOHB3205
Rear Serial # TOHU3741
All of them are made in 2011
I believe these are new tokico blue. I ordered these about 2 half weeks ago and they told me Tokico just assemble these.
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email JDM hub and show them the picture and tell them the **** they sent you doesnt fit.
front left: HB3205
front right: HB3204
left/right rear: HU3741
1. email the company you bought GC and tell them it doesnt fit. get a proper replacement. tell them it doesnt fit on the tokico HB3205/3204. reference tokico's website if needed.
http://www.tokicoperformanceshocks.c...mk=3&mkt=Honda
2. email ground control directly. actually give them a call. they have EXCELLENT customer service. tell them "WTF UR **** DOESNT FIT" (well, not like that..but u get the point) and they will most likely fix ur order or tell you what needs to be done.
http://www.ground-control-store.com/...ontactForm.php
front left: HB3205
front right: HB3204
left/right rear: HU3741
1. email the company you bought GC and tell them it doesnt fit. get a proper replacement. tell them it doesnt fit on the tokico HB3205/3204. reference tokico's website if needed.
http://www.tokicoperformanceshocks.c...mk=3&mkt=Honda
2. email ground control directly. actually give them a call. they have EXCELLENT customer service. tell them "WTF UR **** DOESNT FIT" (well, not like that..but u get the point) and they will most likely fix ur order or tell you what needs to be done.
http://www.ground-control-store.com/...ontactForm.php
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