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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 06:10 PM
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Car too high...

Hey today i put my stock springs and wheels on today and it seems really high Is it because the spring is not compressed. Did i put it in wrong? Upside down? Im not sure? Let me know, i am really confused. Thanks guys



 
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 07:17 PM
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That’s wacky. Perhaps the strut is not fully seated. There is a guide on the back of the strut that fits into a slit, once fully seated the pinch bolt will go through it and the strap that is a part of the hangers for the brake line and ABS sensor will be flush with hub carrier. More close-ups of the struts please.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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OMG bro you are the man. Thanks a lot. Its funny something stupid you ussually remember, you miss on your own car. Thanks a million.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by k-huevo
Perhaps the strut is not fully seated.
same thing on my mind. I'd be interested to know if the tab was bent.

Glad the problem has been found.
 

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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 09:10 PM
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k-huevo is a true MINI gurue.
 
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Old Mar 9, 2006 | 09:19 PM
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The mini logo on your wheels looks kinda blue, do you still have the protective film on them?
 
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Old Mar 10, 2006 | 01:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 002
The mini logo on your wheels looks kinda blue, do you still have the protective film on them?
Yeah, they are still brand new.
The tab was bent a lil but i bent it back.
 
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