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New stuff installed (coilovers, sound, brakes)

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Old 08-23-10 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by ****-adkt
Sorry but i cant see how those spring rates work for a street application. How much does your car weigh? it just doesnt add up. how are the roads in Canada?

Different level of tolerance I guess. I'm picky about what 'comfortable' is, so these spring rates will probably kill me . Judging by the picture, it looks like he's riding on stock 17s so that may be helping a bit right now.
Old 08-23-10 | 05:01 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Different level of tolerance I guess. I'm picky about what 'comfortable' is, so these spring rates will probably kill me . Judging by the picture, it looks like he's riding on stock 17s so that may be helping a bit right now.
i Agree. there is a certain amount of customizing when choosing a coil over especially ones that allow you to choose springs and even better valving, but its another when you go against physics. thus the reason im asking how much his car weighs? i highly doubt those spring rates would allow for proper rebound, not to mention if he plans on running street tires.

there is a bunch of brands out there making coil overs and most fall short of what a true suspension is suppose to provide. speaking from experience, one of the best set up ive had, was on my Supra. It had re valved Bilsteins with Eibachs. it would out perform most of the shelf/custom coil overs.

BTW i dont see how high power would be a determining factor on a proper tuned suspension, unless his application is different than what he claims it to be.
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Speaking of wheels, Bippu147, what wheels are you planning to get? I don't see it on your list. Is it suppose to be a surprise?
Old 08-23-10 | 06:02 PM
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Originally Posted by GSteg
Speaking of wheels, Bippu147, what wheels are you planning to get? I don't see it on your list. Is it suppose to be a surprise?
"-Work XSA 03C wheels (on order)"
Old 08-23-10 | 06:12 PM
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Gah. Too many mods on the list. Can't find my way around it.
Old 08-23-10 | 10:16 PM
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good stuff on order. looks like u going all sporty. is this going to be a drifter?
Old 08-24-10 | 12:15 AM
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i see that ? so y have a sreen name as Bippu?
Old 08-24-10 | 09:02 AM
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i see that ? so y have a sreen name as Bippu?
Because that's not my only car....

Here are some pics as to why my screen name is bippu









Old 08-24-10 | 09:34 AM
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****-Adkt, I'm sorry you can't get your head around why my suspension setup works.

Endless Zeal definately does not fall short of making a quality coilover.
Old 08-24-10 | 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Bippu147

Nice ride!
Old 08-25-10 | 12:30 PM
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I c now!
your 1s2 gen is lookin good! any more updates on that one?
Old 08-25-10 | 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by Bippu147








nice setup. the one thing that bothers me about these coils are the welds. i'm sure it's fine and will hold up, it's just not aesthetically appealing. please don't take this as knock. i'm sure your car will be awesome when you're done.
Old 08-25-10 | 02:12 PM
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this is like fried chicken....looks good
Old 08-31-10 | 07:44 AM
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yup i wasnt down with those welds either.

the springs are finally settled so i'll take some pics this week after i wash it. it's been raining almost every day here
Old 08-31-10 | 07:54 AM
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i like the car bro !! i just came up on one of these GS as well !! LOVE IT


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