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Hey guys,

just purchased a set of BC BR series coilovers for my 33 gts-t. Just a quick question as attempting to install my first set of coilovers myself.

As in the picture, which part of the lower mount faces the front of the car? I've done a search but couldnt find anything but I swear I've come across the answer somewhere before.

Also what is the black ring used for that is cable tied to it?

Sorry for the noob question,

thanks guys

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the part in the right of your photo goes aginst the mount (hub side) for the coilover, the other side is where the washer/nut goes, so it spaces out from the hub a bit and doesnt rub/hit

as for the black ring.... I never got anything like that with my V1's, it doesnt fit over the bit its bolted to?

the part in the right of your photo goes aginst the mount (hub side) for the coilover, the other side is where the washer/nut goes, so it spaces out from the hub a bit and doesnt rub/hit

as for the black ring.... I never got anything like that with my V1's, it doesnt fit over the bit its bolted to?

Thanks for the quick reply and help mate.

Yeh it loosely sits on top of the hub side of the coilover (right side in the photo) so im guessing maybe a spacer of some sort?

I have the v1's and they didn't come with that black ring. But if it fits there loosely it might just be to help with vibrations or something. If your worried then ask the place you got them from or email BC direct. I'm only guessing

other than the spacing, you will find that the holes are actually tapered for a tight fit. make sure you get the rear ones on the right way around as they dont have the offset difference. and rely on that taper for a secure mounting. also speaking from V1's experience, but im sure they are the same.

other than the spacing, you will find that the holes are actually tapered for a tight fit. make sure you get the rear ones on the right way around as they dont have the offset difference. and rely on that taper for a secure mounting. also speaking from V1's experience, but im sure they are the same.

Thanks for that mate, didnt notice the taper on the rears at first but yeh they are the same on the BR's.

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