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Oct 3, 2008 | 11:03 AM

#41

D Loke

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I just threw on my skunk2 springs on stock shocks.... the drop is PERFECT, can't wait till it settles.... exactly what I wanted, and they ride a bit nicer than stock!

Oct 4, 2008 | 03:16 PM

#42

dobiechris

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Originally Posted by AP1rulz,Oct 2 2008, 07:51 AM

couple of q's:
how long has it been since you installed the pro-kits? & did you preload the suspension before torquing everything down???

I have had the eibach's on for around three months, and yes they were pre-loaded. I think it was just due to the shocks having 80k miles on them and then the lowering springs installed. I just got my Koni's installed and it rides so much better, the floaty feeling is gone. It feels very planted and not too stiff, I went full stiff up front and three quarter stiff on the back.

Oct 4, 2008 | 08:38 PM

#43

fishs2000

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Im biased, but I say Tein S-techs. roughly 1" all around. Gives ther perfect drop IMO.

Oct 4, 2008 | 10:57 PM

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tudernos

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Originally Posted by LagunaBlueS2k,Sep 5 2008, 05:55 PM

I currently have the KW V3s on my S. I probably wouldn't recommend this to someone who just wants to drive on the street, as it is not the most comfortable set-up for everyday. It kicks ass on the track though.

I use to have eibach prokit on stock shocks, and the ride was pretty good. It was definitely harsher than stock, but still pretty good. The cost for the springs is not bad either. Best of luck.

I have KWv3's and it is not bad at all on street and I daily my car everyday. But yeah.. with my KWv3's I have it dropped 2" all around. There is no finger gap at all on all 4.

Oct 6, 2008 | 04:56 AM

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GPW AP2

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Originally Posted by tudernos,Oct 4 2008, 10:57 PM

I have KWv3's and it is not bad at all on street and I daily my car everyday. But yeah.. with my KWv3's I have it dropped 2" all around. There is no finger gap at all on all 4.

tudernos...Do you had any good side pics of your car with the drop?

PS...Nice color...GPW FTW!!

John

Oct 6, 2008 | 12:39 PM

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AP2Berlina

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Originally Posted by Doktor-Freud,Aug 27 2008, 11:47 PM

I am running the Tein FLEX Coilovers. They are easily adjustable to any height within about 3 inches of stock. They also have 16 damping settings.

I had the same question and am very pleased with the FLEX setup. I have kept a log of the adjustments with the resulting lift and handling changes. Took me about two weeks to get the system right where I want it on the road. I can adjust it to track settings and then right back to road.

Perfect.

im thinking about these as well...is ride quality comparable to OEM or is it much more stiff... Does the car rattle alot more when going over bumps..
I have been in many cars where it rattles you to death and i hate that..so im hoping these arent going to be like that and how is for track duty