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Old 04-04-2010, 04:33 PM   #1
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quick video of FC subframe in FB

check it out, i gave a quick go over on how i mounted up mine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1NmCfxRR_EQ
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Old 04-04-2010, 05:14 PM   #2
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dopeness... and suprisingly simple.

What are you doing for hubs/brakes/struts? FC also i would assume...
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Good stuff .
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Old 04-04-2010, 08:28 PM   #4
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dopeness... and suprisingly simple.

What are you doing for hubs/brakes/struts? FC also i would assume...
you guess it. Just using the FB strut tops
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Old 04-04-2010, 09:00 PM   #5
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sweet... I thought about doing this to my Rx2. but when i measured the frame width, i found out its not even close to possible. sucks for me... good for all 1st gen owners.
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Old 04-13-2010, 09:30 AM   #6
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well for the purpose of rally, i wont be using the FB tops due to issues with the spring seat. I am going to use subaru tops i believe for cheaper and easier reasons. Once im not a poor ass, i should have the front damper assemblies ordered.
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Old 10-25-2010, 08:46 PM   #7
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Using the front cradle bolt does that move the 2nd gen cradle forward any? I was wondering because i saw some where else that you have to cut out and re position both or it moves the front wheels to far forward.
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Old 01-11-2011, 07:29 PM   #8
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any updates on this?
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Old 02-23-2011, 10:25 AM   #9
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actually kinda sorta yes. i ended up redoing the whole process on a different shell. But i used the FB springs (eibachs granted but stock should be similiar) and the tops on the FC strut. ill get pics here once its done.
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Old 02-23-2011, 02:23 PM   #10
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ill probably make an updated video once the whole this is finished. Which should be soon. I just need some cursed FC 4 lug hubs!
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