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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 01:40 PM
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Wow, very nice! Love the color!

Yes, you will definitely need some fender work. Really comes down to what sized tires and how low you want to go. Will you be keeping the stock suspension on the car?
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 01:57 PM
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Nope, I'm going to get some coilovers in the next couple weeks. I'm just changing my mind by the hour of what I want and how much I really want to spend. Part of me just says to bite the bullet and get KW V3s and the other says to get some ~$1000 like Fortune Autos or Koni/GCs.
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 02:08 PM
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Stay away from the Fortunes...
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 02:17 PM
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Originally Posted by maranelloboy05
Nope, I'm going to get some coilovers in the next couple weeks. I'm just changing my mind by the hour of what I want and how much I really want to spend. Part of me just says to bite the bullet and get KW V3s and the other says to get some ~$1000 like Fortune Autos or Koni/GCs.
I say go for the V3s. Out of every suspension I've had, it's by far my favorite. The PSS9s are also a favorite of mine, plus they're about $500 cheaper than the V3s. I'm actually thinking about picking up V3s for this car. I'll most likely be holding onto my Prodrives.

Some food for thought... I had 9 +40 CE28s out back on my old LBP(along with a bunch of other Volks). I was lowered about a finger gap on V3s. Also had a 255 RS3 out back. Even with a roll/tab relocated and -3 camber, I was still rubbing. I had to trim more away from the bumper and actually roll the rears even more. Just a heads up that you'll have to do some work AND run a good amount of camber. Although, if you run a 245, you could get away with a lot more.
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by FISH22
Originally Posted by maranelloboy05' timestamp='1359500220' post='22301226
Nope, I'm going to get some coilovers in the next couple weeks. I'm just changing my mind by the hour of what I want and how much I really want to spend. Part of me just says to bite the bullet and get KW V3s and the other says to get some ~$1000 like Fortune Autos or Koni/GCs.
I say go for the V3s. Out of every suspension I've had, it's by far my favorite. The PSS9s are also a favorite of mine, plus they're about $500 cheaper than the V3s. I'm actually thinking about picking up V3s for this car. I'll most likely be holding onto my Prodrives.

Some food for thought... I had 9 +40 CE28s out back on my old LBP(along with a bunch of other Volks). I was lowered about a finger gap on V3s. Also had a 255 RS3 out back. Even with a roll/tab relocated and -3 camber, I was still rubbing. I had to trim more away from the bumper and actually roll the rears even more. Just a heads up that you'll have to do some work AND run a good amount of camber. Although, if you run a 245, you could get away with a lot more.
I've been looking for PSS9s but I can't even find any for sale, new or otherwise. As of right now I think the Koni/GC combo is winning in my mind, they seem to be a really good choice and almost half the cost of new KW V3s. In the back of my mind I know I shouldn't buy the KW V3s as I know I shouldn't be spending the money.

The TEs came with 255s in the rear, I'll see how they do once I get them on. I have the 245s on my stock wheels and if I'm rubbing too much I can always swap the tires.

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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 02:38 PM
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TireRack should have the PSS9s in stock.
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 04:02 PM
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Originally Posted by //steve\\
I'm not trying to optimize my setup for autocross only.
Wait, is there such a thing? People actually do this?
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 04:59 PM
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Originally Posted by FISH22
TireRack should have the PSS9s in stock.
Good call

Looks like they have them but I just sent a PM to confirm. How did you like yours?
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 05:01 PM
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Loved them. I once had them on my 06, and had a new set on my 09 for a bit. Sold those to a local member, and completely regret it!
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Old Jan 29, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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Anyone interested in attending the Dragon event in April? I can't believe I've never been in my 7 years of S2000 ownership, so I really want to make it. If we could get a group together, that would be awesome!
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