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Old 03-27-12, 03:15 PM
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Old 03-27-12, 03:23 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
I am thinking of maybe going with the starke suspension instead of the BC or Megans. BC coilovers for the LS are really LS430 coilovers with a swapped springs with higher rates. I want something that was actually designed for the LS460 only. Since the Starke suspension is 1200 rather than 1000 for the Megans its not so bad and you usually get what you pay for
I could actually get it for $1000 for you. Who quoted the $1200?
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Old 03-27-12, 03:40 PM
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I could actually get it for $1000 for you. Who quoted the $1200?
It said $1200 on the 88rotor website. $1000 sounds great
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Old 03-27-12, 03:42 PM
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I'm not too familiar with the Starke coils. How do they ride compared to stock and what setting do you have it tuned to? They're listed for $1199.99 on the 88rotors website.

EDIT: LOL you beat me to it ;p but yeah, $1k sounds good!!
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Old 03-27-12, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by adamls2
I'm not too familiar with the Starke coils. How do they ride compared to stock and what setting do you have it tuned to? They're listed for $1199.99 on the 88rotors website.

EDIT: LOL you beat me to it ;p but yeah, $1k sounds good!!
Its actually pretty smooth for me even on the freeway. Dont regret paying that much for it. The current settings right now for the suspension is 7 all around. But i will stiffen the back up because I rub a little when I hit big dips.
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Old 03-27-12, 08:55 PM
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Originally Posted by GSP David
really?? What are your dampner settings? I'm looking into getting new suspension.
Hey David I wanted to ask you what you didnt like about your Megans. What I noticed when I looked at both coilovers ( Starke and Megan) they have the exact same specifications. Same spring rates, damper stroke and overall length. I know some companies use better valves and oil. I generally feel like you get what you pay for but I have never heard of Starke. What are you thinking??
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Old 03-27-12, 09:41 PM
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They're pretty smooth when the roads are smooth but around my area the roads are prettyyyyyyyyyy jacked up lol. I'm not sure on the comparison with the two companies.
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Old 03-27-12, 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GSP David
They're pretty smooth when the roads are smooth but around my area the roads are prettyyyyyyyyyy jacked up lol. I'm not sure on the comparison with the two companies.
sounds like you'll have a similar experience with other coilovers too.
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Old 03-27-12, 10:14 PM
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i know megans and bc's are built in taiwan bc's with the better warranty, not sure on starke any info????
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Old 03-27-12, 11:18 PM
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the roads in AZ are as smooth as glass. I had my GS dropped to the max on my Tein CST coils and the ride was still decent . I just hated the tire wear
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Old 03-28-12, 12:19 AM
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Wow, very nice.
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Old 03-28-12, 06:06 AM
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ill be gladly ready to take either coilover off of your hands, changed my mine about the tanabe now there sitting in my garage! never knew the stock suspension was soo soft!!!!!
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Old 03-28-12, 09:50 AM
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Not really feeling the look and how much camber is the rear of all these cars. Makes them look kind of funny. But i do love the design of the wheels very nice and the drop also.
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Old 03-28-12, 10:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Nash
Not really feeling the look and how much camber is the rear of all these cars. Makes them look kind of funny. But i do love the design of the wheels very nice and the drop also.
The owner went aggressive on the drop, but in the end the camber is just a part of the package. Its the nature of the beast. I actually think it looks cool as long as its not looking like those VIP guys in Japan where you look at the cars camber and you wonder how the hell it even drives like that
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Old 03-29-12, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by I8ABMR
...I actually think it looks cool as long as its not looking like those VIP guys in Japan where you look at the cars camber and you wonder how the hell it even drives like that
but that's the ultimate goal! lol
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