Espelir v Tein v HKS photo summary update
05-05-08, 04:51 PM
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Espelir v Tein v HKS photo summary update
So for those who know me, I've gone through a few suspension setups. I've also added a few minor mods, here and there, and am ultimately done with my car. I haven't put the l-tuned grille on just yet because I think the OEM retains more class as the l-tuned looks more sporty, imho. Anyways, questions/comments are welcome and thanks again for looking
Pics 1-2 are on espelir/bilstein HD combo: Great springs but firm shocks. In due time, I will return to this setup, but with kyb's on my stock 17s instead.
Pics 3-4 are on tein cs v2: A great coilover and imho even better if you're on 20s. my personal 2 cents, it doesn't drop enough for me on 19s. And yes, rides like oem and no, I didn't incur any supposed creaks or noises. But I sold them only after about 2-3 months and little mileage. I had about 1/2-3/4 inch left of thread all around at the height in pics.
Pics 5-10 are on HKS RS: #5 is as high as I could adjust the coils w/out breaking my hands (PITA) as close to stock height. I don't have the damper set too soft for obvious reasons and not too firm so as to start jarring around in the cabin. No I don't rub all around, but, I do have very very conservative offsets. My fronts are 8.5 on 245/35s and rears are 10 on 275/30s. I can still go about 1/4" lower in front and at least 3/4" lower in the rear.
Oh! Yes, I finally got rid of those oem cans! And I'm lubbin it!
ENOUGH RAMBLING, ON TO THE PICS! (sorry for the terrible pic quality)
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Pics 1-2 are on espelir/bilstein HD combo: Great springs but firm shocks. In due time, I will return to this setup, but with kyb's on my stock 17s instead.
Pics 3-4 are on tein cs v2: A great coilover and imho even better if you're on 20s. my personal 2 cents, it doesn't drop enough for me on 19s. And yes, rides like oem and no, I didn't incur any supposed creaks or noises. But I sold them only after about 2-3 months and little mileage. I had about 1/2-3/4 inch left of thread all around at the height in pics.
Pics 5-10 are on HKS RS: #5 is as high as I could adjust the coils w/out breaking my hands (PITA) as close to stock height. I don't have the damper set too soft for obvious reasons and not too firm so as to start jarring around in the cabin. No I don't rub all around, but, I do have very very conservative offsets. My fronts are 8.5 on 245/35s and rears are 10 on 275/30s. I can still go about 1/4" lower in front and at least 3/4" lower in the rear.
Oh! Yes, I finally got rid of those oem cans! And I'm lubbin it!
ENOUGH RAMBLING, ON TO THE PICS! (sorry for the terrible pic quality)
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05-06-08, 08:31 AM
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Hope all works out for you with the route you're going on your suspension
thx for all the help 
thanks guys for all the compliments! q's and c's are more than welcome!
05-06-08, 07:09 PM
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i've decided no kit. if i got a kit, i'd do it right with the full junction produce including 3 pc spoiler. all in all, its way too much $$$. seize's bro's car has always been awe-inspriring and much help along my mod'ing path. the money spent on the kit/paint/install could better be used for wheels on my next car.
the money spent on the kit/paint/install could better be used for wheels on my next car.
Last edited by 4ntvings; 05-07-08 at 09:12 AM.
