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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 04:33 AM
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Originally Posted by Chrisb319
looking good!!
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 04:38 AM
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Dude 09 looking good, you having any rubbing issues?
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Nightbeat
Dude 09 looking good, you having any rubbing issues?
ya i rub just a little when going over big### speed bumps
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 04:43 AM
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ya that is the stance i want, just a little tuck. and the rubbing isnt bad you say(no pun intended, we maybe there was hehe)? Hrmmm, if dude buys my coils i may buy these next week.
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by NYNCTC
ya that is the stance i want, just a little tuck. and the rubbing isnt bad you say(no pun intended, we maybe there was hehe)? Hrmmm, if dude buys my coils i may buy these next week.
haha ya there was just a little bit, def get them they are great coils imo
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 07:41 PM
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hey folks.. so just an update.. i just got my replacements for my rear coils.. and ill probly have em fixed this coming week..
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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pics of my drop on racelands

pics- http://s217.photobucket.com/albums/cc210/tom0613/
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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^^ Nice bikes!

Oh, and your car looks good with the coils, also!
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 11:18 PM
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^^^^^ thanks
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Hey Tom is that all the way down

and nice choice on the drop.
Old Aug 16, 2009 | 11:59 PM
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no you still have a little over a 1/2 in but the ride is very stiff compared to my tien s techs with tockico struts. i is also a little lower then my previous setup. i have a 2.5 all around right now
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 02:20 AM
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i am guessing your on 18s right thats why its tuckign so well
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 02:23 AM
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yes, 225 35 18
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 03:23 AM
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another pic so far so good
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:04 AM
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i found a problem with these coilovers! as shown in the first 2 pics, the actual part that the springs sit on(i guess its the coil?) will come off the treads if u set it too low. so to be on the safe side i left 1/2 half a inch of thread. also i notice the ride is more bouncy the lower i went.


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i put a wood block here for u to see how much clearance is left. the block measures 3 1/2 inches high


there is 0 finger gap between the tire and fender. only reason y it looks like theres a gap is because of the neg camber. the front of the car does rub when i take hard turns at a good speed



springs being brand new they havent had the chance to settle yet so the car should sit at least another 1/2inch lower


pics of new upper grill i installed after the drop. $30 bucks off ebay

Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:09 AM
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heres some bigger pics for a better view...



Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:12 AM
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^^^^ looking nice mang
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:19 AM
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yea someone else mentioned to leave some room on those rings so that doesn't happen other then that you like them?
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:33 AM
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take some pics on level ground
Old Aug 17, 2009 | 05:26 AM
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Here are some Pics of mine i got installed this past weekend....
Shipping was on point @ 7 Days & price was right @ $278

I have an 05 TC which was on Tein H-techs

The ride feels bouncy to me... even my personal certified installer said that they are not supposed to feel like that... they are a little stiffer than the h-techs but there is not too big of a difference to me... I might b able to change the springs later on i figure to more progressive ones, but as a starter coilover I like it cuz now I can adjust my ride height to fit my wheels that are 18x8, 18x9 and not have issues with rubbing

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