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Old 05-17-11, 10:00 PM
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Old 05-17-11, 10:49 PM
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Thanks guys for the props! I still got a long way to go!

Originally Posted by HellaG35
was installation hard?

how much you get your coils for? and where?
Installation took my brother and I about 45min (car was on a lift @ my brother's shop) But setting it to you liking took awhile (2-3hrs). What was wierd when I was adjusting the ride height in the back one side was lower then the other. I did all the measurements to where it was even. Now to make it even, the ride height adjustment on one side had to be raised?! (Anybody else had to do that?)

I bought mine from CircuitMS. Best deal you can get and they're really quick to respond if you have any questions. From FL to CA 1 week

Originally Posted by Samoastyle
Nice ride! If you don't mind me asking, how much did you get the buddy clubs for? And I'm planning to do coil overs also. Not a fan of bags...
They're BC Racing Coilovers. PM the guys @ CircuitMS. Best deal around! They'll hook you up!


Originally Posted by fuzzzz
Looks good man. But .. thats hella low man! Would be hard to get around
I had to raise it up a tad. Just got done with it about an hour ago. The height is set @ 24" in the back & 23" in the front (measured from the peak of the fender, lined up with the center cap to the ground) Current shock settings are 16 in the rear, 22 in the front.
Old 05-17-11, 10:56 PM
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cool ride man!!!!!!!!!!!
Old 05-17-11, 11:57 PM
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Originally Posted by HellaG35
was installation hard?

how much you get your coils for? and where?
PM FXAuto. They got good prices and can also install for you.
Old 05-18-11, 10:49 AM
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nice..... hope u can drive through nor cal roads.... i had to lift mine up a little. exhaust is smash...
just need some wheels to lift it up just a little..
Old 05-18-11, 11:12 AM
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Pix of it now??

Love it nice and low, where in NorCal are you?
Old 05-18-11, 11:58 AM
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i assume that you got the extreme drop kit? how is the ride now that you have lowered it?

did you get it with rubber mounts?

Looks sick!
Old 05-23-11, 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by GS6SEVEN1
nice..... hope u can drive through nor cal roads.... i had to lift mine up a little. exhaust is smash...
just need some wheels to lift it up just a little..
Yeah, I commute this daily so I know what lanes to be in and not to be in to avoid some serious potholes!


Originally Posted by whytry
Pix of it now??

Love it nice and low, where in NorCal are you?
I'll post some pics later when I get off work. I'm out in the 707.

Originally Posted by 4eign
i assume that you got the extreme drop kit? how is the ride now that you have lowered it?

did you get it with rubber mounts?

Looks sick!
That's what I thought CMS sold me cuz I was like "damn, this **** is hella low!" But no, it's the standard setup. This was my first time dealing with an actual coilover setup.

As far as the ride goes after making all my final adjustments, it's pretty smooth. No funny noises (so far), no bumpsteer. The car is sitting @ 25" (about 1 finger gap) from the peak of the fender to the ground with new tires installed yesterday. (Getting alignment done this sunday)

As much as I would like to go lower, I can't or I'll end up teetering on the speed bump in front of my house. So the height I set it to is just enough to clear it with a scraping.
Old 05-23-11, 02:54 PM
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leave it the way it is and when speed bumps come angle it over SLOOOWLY..

ooo i cant wait till it get my meghan lp in.. any time now
Old 05-23-11, 03:16 PM
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Looks great man! Riding looooowwwww haha.

If anyone has any questions on the setup or wants a good deal feel free to PM us
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