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Matt_240 · 10-11-2003, 12:52 AM

just got done installing it. one question: for the rear ones, on the bottom of the shock theres a black thing-a-ma-jig that sticks out on one side and doesn't on the other (this is on the hole where you bolt it up). does that thing-a-ma-jig that sticks out point toward the inside of the car or toward the tire? i put it in pointing the tire and bolted it in. is that correct? thanks..

Legacy · 10-11-2003, 02:16 AM

I believe I pointed mine in... but for the life of me I can't remember.

adey · 10-11-2003, 01:49 PM

I pointed those trumpets in towards the diff as well; I figure the subtle difference in angle would give an unnoticably stiffer ride by having the actual shock body closer to the wheel -- that is, it would have less of a lever-effect, hence a marginally stiffer ride.
That said, I don't honestly believe it makes a difference which way you point it.

JasonNagra · 10-11-2003, 02:24 PM

It points in to diff.

Matt_240 · 10-13-2003, 04:27 PM

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Originally posted by JasonNagra
It points in to diff.

so it points in towards the diff and not the tires? are you 100% sure about this? does it make a difference?

JasonNagra · 10-13-2003, 04:47 PM

Into the diff, yes I am sure.

Matt_240 · 10-13-2003, 04:55 PM

dammit.. guess i'll have to switch it then. thanks man.

*sykikchimp* · 10-13-2003, 07:08 PM

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Originally posted by Matt_240
dammit.. guess i'll have to switch it then. thanks man.

lol.. it doesn't matter. I've run them both ways...

10-11-2003, 12:52 AM	#1
Matt_240 Internet Drifter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 879 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Tein HE people just got done installing it. one question: for the rear ones, on the bottom of the shock theres a black thing-a-ma-jig that sticks out on one side and doesn't on the other (this is on the hole where you bolt it up). does that thing-a-ma-jig that sticks out point toward the inside of the car or toward the tire? i put it in pointing the tire and bolted it in. is that correct? thanks..

10-11-2003, 02:24 PM	#4
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It points in to diff. __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

10-13-2003, 04:47 PM	#6
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Into the diff, yes I am sure. __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

10-11-2003, 02:16 AM	#2
Legacy Zilvia Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hacienda Heights, CA Posts: 193 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I believe I pointed mine in... but for the life of me I can't remember.

10-11-2003, 01:49 PM	#3
adey Post Whore! Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Hong Kong Posts: 3,072 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I pointed those trumpets in towards the diff as well; I figure the subtle difference in angle would give an unnoticably stiffer ride by having the actual shock body closer to the wheel -- that is, it would have less of a lever-effect, hence a marginally stiffer ride. That said, I don't honestly believe it makes a difference which way you point it.

10-13-2003, 04:55 PM	#7
Matt_240 Internet Drifter Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Hawaii Posts: 879 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	dammit.. guess i'll have to switch it then. thanks man.