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Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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Originally posted by validius View PostPM'd
Originally posted by Cephas View PostGot mine very quickly, thanks Jeff! Looking forward to trying to get them in. Anyone have a write up on this?
Edit: Haven't read through this all the way, but it looks promising:
http://www.strictlyeta.net/technical/seatshocks.html
My Cliffs Notes on the install...make sure whatever you use to compress the shocks has detents or grooves so the damn thing doesn't slide off. I haven't built my shock cannon yet (working on it though) but with 350-450N you have to expect some damage if one gets loose.
Install them piston down as there is lube inside to keep the seals moist.
The black aluminum caps you remove are locked on to the old push nuts. If you get them off intact they will push back on over the new push nuts to preserve your esthetics.
You can do the seat bottom shocks with the hinges attached. Just have to remove the seat back.
I use a 1/4 drive socket with an extension to drive the push nuts on.Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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Originally posted by Cephas View PostNo worries on thw write up, the one linked looks pretty good.
The scariest part is going to be compressing the things. It looks like Fred did it by hand/body weight in the write-up he did. Ouch.Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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I finally did my own damn seats yesterday..lol
It wasn't too bad to use the pistol clamp on the 350N but for the 450N I had to set the clamp against a solid surface and put some weight on it to compress them.
Make damn sure they are well on the posts so they don't fly off before you get the push nuts on. I used a 1/4 driver w an 8mm socket as a drift.
Glad to say they do work ��
Note that the black end caps are very soft so try to pry against the push nuts only. If you get them off in one piece they will snap back over the new push nuts to retain the original appearance.
Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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I'm in for two sets ...
If they are still available I would like to purchase two sets (8 pieces total) for my e30 sport seats. If they're already sold out please put me on the list for the next batch! I think you have found a niche here since no one has been able to source these shocks for years. Let me know if you get the top boot cover shocks done too and I'll be in for two or three sets!
Thanks, Phil
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Originally posted by a70droptop View PostIf they are still available I would like to purchase two sets (8 pieces total) for my e30 sport seats. If they're already sold out please put me on the list for the next batch! I think you have found a niche here since no one has been able to source these shocks for years. Let me know if you get the top boot cover shocks done too and I'll be in for two or three sets!
Thanks, Phil
I sold my last sets yesterday but have another order in production so should have stock the 1st week of May.
I did look in to deck lid shocks and the lead time and cost made it not worth pursuing.
Sending you a pmSeat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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I'd like to fix up my sport seats.
Can you PM you're restocked?------------------------------------
01.5 S4 Avant - Sold
88 325iS - In pieces
91 e34 - Totaled by some dumbass
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Originally posted by fitswell View PostI'd like to fix up my sport seats.
Can you PM you're restocked?Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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I have the dhl tracking number for a the next shipment and based on experience they should be on hand by Monday.
They do seem to be selling quickly so if it's your time please PM me for dibs.
Thanks everyoneSeat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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Preorder requests have all been noted. I don't accept payment until I have stock in hand so I will PM everyone on the list then.
Tracking says they have cleared customs and are still expected tomorrow. With labeling and packing the push nuts I hope to ship Tuesday.
The interest is appreciatedSeat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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I have a freshly charged shipment in hand and they I'll ship within 24 hrs of receiving payment.
PMs have been sent to those on the list. Ther are still some available.
Thanks
JeffSeat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...86#post4944786
Alice the Time Capsule
http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=360504
87 Zinno Cabrio barn find 98k and still smells like a barn. Build thread http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/show...20#post3455220
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