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Finally Got An L-tuned Drop

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Old 04-10-07, 05:07 PM
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Default Finally Got An L-tuned Drop

I finally got the L-tuned springs installed that I've had for over a year. I ended up putting them on with the KYBs. We'll see how long they last. The ride is perfect for my driving style. My stock shocks had 103k on them and I didn't think they were that bad untill I picked up my car this afternoon. When I compressed one of the old shocks the piston didn't even come back out. After installing the Daizen steering rack and sway bar bushings with the suspension setup the car feels real good. Those are 18"s if anybody is wondering.

Old 04-10-07, 05:09 PM
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looks good. Lower than I thought
Old 04-10-07, 05:14 PM
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Looks good man I have the same setup Ltuned Shocks & Springs.
Old 04-10-07, 05:16 PM
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Stock shocks trashed at 102k? The previous owner must have really done a number on them.

The car looks great, B. Congrats on finally pulling the trigger on the shocks/springs. Keep us posted on the ride once everything settles. Don't forget to get an alignment in the next week or two.
Old 04-10-07, 06:03 PM
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awesome look, your car is looking clean.
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looks great! i'm riding on the same suspension. I just sold my daizen sways so now the car with the L-tuned feels really really nice. heh.
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The drop looks good!!! Still has a good ride?
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Lookin' good!
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looking good and riding comfy
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nice
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Looking good.. It does lookm ,ower than 1.5 inch drop..Congrats...
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Nice drop...
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nice drop on a clean GS
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very nice drop...something Id expect to see from a coilover setup. Congrats on the install. The stance looks perfect
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Thanks for the comps everyone!

I just got it installed yesterday so I'll post some measurements in about a week after it has a little time to settle. I took very precise measurements the day before install. I made sure all the tires had equal pressure. What I did notice before the install is that all four corners measured completely different. But my shocks were pretty worn. Plus I had a 1/2 a tank of gas.

Right now it measures both fronts came down exactly 1.25" and the rears came down 1.0".


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