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Old Mar 7, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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Going to be fitting my Whitelines tomorrow morning (rears).

Think I understand how to fit them but would some kind soul just confirm the bits that need greasing.

I'm sure it will be obvious once the car is up on the ramps but any pointers or advice appreciated.

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Old Mar 7, 2003 | 09:47 PM
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Come on somebody, I wanna do them first thing in the morning.

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Old Mar 7, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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grease everything that's yellow and grease them liberally.
I also used some anti sieze compound (coppa slip) on the bolts. (not supplied)


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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 02:49 AM
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if you ar esupporting the rear of the car on axel stands then you will need to jack the rear roll bar up a bit to get the bolts in.
Apart from that it is a very simple job, once you have been under the car you will see how easly it is..

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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 09:48 AM
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Thanks guys.

The car is on ramps on the drive. Will try my luck in about half an hour.
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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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so are you still at it

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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 05:33 PM
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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 05:47 PM
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Cheeky B4st4rds.

I did it but it was bloody cold 'n 'orrible. That blue grease hum dings a bit too.

Not been for much of a drive yet but can definitely report that I can feel no difference whatsoever. Hmmph!

I have a MY00 UK Turbo with bumpsteer and geometry done at Powerstation. Other than adding the rear drop links today suspension is standard. What should I notice tomorrow when I take it for a proper blast?
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Old Mar 8, 2003 | 06:35 PM
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I did exactly the same as you-got the b/steer and geometry done at Powerstation and I had to wait for the whiteline rear anti roll bar links since they were out of stock. I fitted them and went out for a test run. I noticed an immediate difference, the steering felt lighter and more positive and the back end is more in balance with the front end round corners. My car is an STI so the front links are already solid instead of the bendy plastic ones like the rears. It is more noticeable round the tighter corners.

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