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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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look at the bilstein pss9, i had the BC N+, and a friend have pss9 and i like the pss9 better, more smooth, but u can drop the car more with N+ than pss9
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by s2000zr,Nov 15 2006, 06:31 PM
look at the bilstein pss9, i had the BC N+, and a friend have pss9 and i like the pss9 better, more smooth, but u can drop the car more with N+ than pss9
true, i was just about to order some billsteins until i spoke to a friend. Remember bilsteins are cool but it is not essentially a coilover setup, they are sleeved springs. i.e, ground controls and konis. Bilsteins are great and have heard nothing but great things, just thought i bring it up
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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I just ordered Konis + GC's. The setup has a lifetime warranty, you pick your spring rates, and GC's tech. support is great. Blow a shock, and it will be easy to replace...not so sure about JDM shocks.
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 06:50 PM
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hmm interesting, i think the buddy clubs are cheaper too if im not mistaken, cheaper prolly by like 400 i think, not sure
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Chris S,Nov 15 2006, 07:31 PM
I just ordered Konis + GC's. The setup has a lifetime warranty, you pick your spring rates, and GC's tech. support is great. Blow a shock, and it will be easy to replace...not so sure about JDM shocks.
the tein flex can be rebuilt in california.
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 08:13 PM
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Ive heard good things about the Bilstein pss9!
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Old Nov 15, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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does it effect handling in a negative way?
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 12:04 AM
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N+ can be serviced in Cali also. Their customer service is great. THe buddy club is pretty good for the money. It comes with pillow ball mounts, mono tubing design and utilizes the three perch design. I've had these for 4 months and performance has not changed one bit. I believe the flex's get stiff after a few months. DO a search on them, you'll find a lot of info. Hope everything works out for you.
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 12:23 AM
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tein flex

f=10kg
r=12kg

buddy club n+


f=8kg
r=6kg


basically, the buddy club will ride better on the streets and is tuned toward understeer at the limits, where the tein flex will feel harsh on the streets (my streets, anyway) and is tuned toward oversteer at the limits.

If you are at all worried about ride quality, I would go buddy club N+. You can tune the car futher to your liking with swaybars and tires without killing yourself on the streets
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Old Nov 17, 2006 | 07:38 PM
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How does the Ground Control + Koni yellows set up stack up against the BC N+?
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