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Old May 29, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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damn lookin hot man, what kind of headlights are those, and how much $ for a set?
Thanks man. I bought the headlights from ebay seller ATOMIC Street. They were something like 125???? Right in that ball park anyway. I love the way they look, but these things are cheap. One side does not align up / down - left / right. When I try to adjust they move at different angles. I got them lined up as close as I could, but I highly doubt I will pass inspection with these. Atomic street would not do anything for me really. I have heard from other members that all these lights are the same no matter who you buy them from. From what I gather it is hit or miss when it comes to these things.
Old Jun 15, 2007 | 09:03 PM
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what springs were you on before these coils?

i'm looking at the progress setup, and am on df210s right now. I like the way the dfs ride, but not low enough.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 01:49 PM
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Prior to the coilovers, I was on S-techs.
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 04:04 PM
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how does the ride compare? i've heard from some that the progress are 'bouncy' and I can't tell if that means that the suspension is doing it's job, and tracking on every imperfection in the road (good) or bouncy like a blown damper...
Old Jun 27, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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The S-techs corner pretty good and deliver a ride that is comparable to stock in my opinion. The coilovers are really tight. You feel everything and it corners nice and hard (not bouncy like a blown damper). Really fun if you don't mind the ride quality.
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 05:10 PM
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Did you ever put on the waydos? If so did this improve the ride quality> I just picked up a set of tanabes and am looking at getting some waydos to help with the ride quality
Old Aug 10, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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where did you start to see rust?

Old Aug 10, 2007 | 08:19 PM
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nice CherryBox.... I think you'll like them
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 05:25 AM
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I've decided to go with progress also. I have a question though, would Montroe 5870's be good replacement shocks for the rear?

Thanks.
Old Aug 11, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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I run the konis they seem to work better than the Monroe's I had......
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 04:27 AM
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nice CherryBox.... I think you'll like them
i was actually just asking which parts started to rust?
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 04:29 AM
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Rust wont really matter. You can always buy some sealent in a can and spray the suckers down.
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 07:23 AM
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Very nice pics . I would sand down the rust and paint m for protection.
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by cherryBox
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nice CherryBox.... I think you'll like them
i was actually just asking which parts started to rust?
no rust on mine after many miles
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 03:36 AM
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I thought the body of those shocks/struts were aluminum. How are they rusting? Do you mean the coils?
BTW-Slammed Xbs are wicked cool!! Great looking XB!!!
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 07:21 AM
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Cant wait for mine! Im gonna be slizzamed
Old Aug 16, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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That's a great look! Luv those wheels! What are they?
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 12:47 AM
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Hey I had a question, did the progress coilover kit come with detailed instructions?

Thanks.
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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go to the tech section,,,,
Old Aug 17, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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I know they have a DIY, but I wanted to know if the progress kit came with instructions.

It would Save me some ink and paper,



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