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spring compressors - In OTTAWA
« on: May 02, 2008, 05:06:46 pm »
Hey guys I got new STI springs for my car and I want to put them in my self.
So from the DIY guide I got on the web http://www.cobbforums.com/forums/images/08WRXSTiSpringInst.pdf
I need a spring compressors. I hear there not that expensive but I don't really need to own one.

So my questions is were would I rent one or buy one for cheep in Ottawa?

Cheers Zombie
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Re: spring compressors - In OTTAWA
« Reply #1 on: May 02, 2008, 05:36:48 pm »
Problem with spring compressors is that since they are fairly lethal in the hands of the inexperienced there is too much liability attached to renting them.

Personally, I don't like using them because they can snap.  Just keep your face away from things.
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Re: spring compressors - In OTTAWA
« Reply #2 on: May 02, 2008, 05:39:31 pm »
..read somewhere that on a DO_IT YOURSELF scale....SPRINGS are a 9/10 for awkwardness and as above stated DANGER..kiddies do not try this at HOME rating...........Farm it out to a shop doing it daily,can't be that prohibitive.....
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Re: spring compressors - In OTTAWA
« Reply #3 on: May 02, 2008, 08:56:12 pm »
Yeah, definitely a little scary, but they can be rented.

I rented one from Canadian Tire a couple of years back. You actually have to buy the compressor (around a hundred bucks IIRC), but they refund most (maybe even all?) of that when you return it.

Actually, I think Candian Tire "rents" quite a few tools like that. I guess the idea is that they'll make their money off of all the parts you are buying from them to install yourself.
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Re: spring compressors - In OTTAWA
« Reply #4 on: May 02, 2008, 10:06:00 pm »
Part Source should rent them, or you can buy a set at princess auto for like $20 or $30.

I did my springs wasn't a big deal, much easier with an impact gun though to tighten up the compressors.
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Re: spring compressors - In OTTAWA
« Reply #5 on: May 02, 2008, 10:39:52 pm »
Thanks guys maybe I'll try princess auto.
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« Reply #6 on: May 03, 2008, 06:03:30 pm »
Make sure you have good safety glass's as well as gloves when doing this job. Take your time as these can be known to slip on occasion and can do some serious Human damage.  :)
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« Reply #7 on: May 05, 2008, 12:26:42 pm »
Part Source and CT both have them in the Loan-A-Tool program. (free w/ deposit on your credit card).
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Re: spring compressors - In OTTAWA
« Reply #8 on: May 05, 2008, 09:50:33 pm »
 Loan A TOOL...that's a bit rough on Zombie....................... ::) :P
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Re: spring compressors - In OTTAWA
« Reply #9 on: May 06, 2008, 09:59:35 pm »
Quote from: Zombie on May 02, 2008, 05:06:46 pm
Hey guys I got new STI springs for my car and I want to put them in my self.
So from the DIY guide I got on the web http://www.cobbforums.com/forums/images/08WRXSTiSpringInst.pdf
I need a spring compressors. I hear there not that expensive but I don't really need to own one.

So my questions is were would I rent one or buy one for cheep in Ottawa?

Cheers Zombie

Since you arre in Ottawa, maybe you need to look at http://www.ottawasubaru.com. As a group they often help each other out to work on their subies, they also have some tools available to their members. Probably the best $25 you can spend on your car
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Re: spring compressors - In OTTAWA
« Reply #10 on: May 07, 2008, 12:49:35 am »
Quote from: runwhatyabrung on May 06, 2008, 09:59:35 pm
Quote from: Zombie on May 02, 2008, 05:06:46 pm
Hey guys I got new STI springs for my car and I want to put them in my self.
So from the DIY guide I got on the web http://www.cobbforums.com/forums/images/08WRXSTiSpringInst.pdf
I need a spring compressors. I hear there not that expensive but I don't really need to own one.

So my questions is were would I rent one or buy one for cheep in Ottawa?

Cheers Zombie

Since you arre in Ottawa, maybe you need to look at http://www.ottawasubaru.com. As a group they often help each other out to work on their subies, they also have some tools available to their members. Probably the best $25 you can spend on your car

Yes I though about that but then I paying 25 bucks to hang out with people I don't even know. No thanks, I got friends they just drive other cars.
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Re: spring compressors - In OTTAWA
« Reply #11 on: May 07, 2008, 07:02:12 am »
Quote from: Zombie on May 07, 2008, 12:49:35 am
Quote from: runwhatyabrung on May 06, 2008, 09:59:35 pm
Quote from: Zombie on May 02, 2008, 05:06:46 pm
Hey guys I got new STI springs for my car and I want to put them in my self.
So from the DIY guide I got on the web http://www.cobbforums.com/forums/images/08WRXSTiSpringInst.pdf
I need a spring compressors. I hear there not that expensive but I don't really need to own one.

So my questions is were would I rent one or buy one for cheep in Ottawa?

Cheers Zombie

Since you arre in Ottawa, maybe you need to look at http://www.ottawasubaru.com. As a group they often help each other out to work on their subies, they also have some tools available to their members. Probably the best $25 you can spend on your car

Yes I though about that but then I paying 25 bucks to hang out with people I don't even know. No thanks, I got friends they just drive other cars.

It's not just paying $25 to hang out with guys, it's a CASC-OR affiliated club and they organize track days and such, If all you are interested in is Bling-bling, then yeah that group is not for you. As a group, they all work together when running at solo2 and track day events. I don't have a subie and bellonged to the club last year for the "benefits" that are included with the membership.
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Re: spring compressors - In OTTAWA
« Reply #12 on: May 07, 2008, 07:38:38 am »
Consider it friends with "benefits" :rofl:
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