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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 05:41 PM
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Here are the units. They arrived this evening and I should be able to get the fronts done by tonight. Impressions to follow...

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Old Jul 1, 2003 | 07:21 PM
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please let us know your impressions
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 07:09 PM
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Okay finished the install on 7/3 and was only able to drive it around town because it was late. First impressions are the ride is a lot smoother and less bouncy than kg/mm race springs & stock shocks. The Tein default fender to floor height is 25 1/2" and the dampers were set 10 clicks back from full stiff. I took a few sweeping 20mph corners at 40mph and the car had virtually no body roll . My final ride height is 25" from fender to floor front and back. The car handles/rides so much better than before and feels very confidence inspiring. I won't be able to fully test the suspension until I get an alignment done, but for all of you who are debating on springs or coilovers...save up for the coilovers. You won't regret it
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 09:07 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by John_Z
[B]Okay finished the install on 6/3 and was only able to drive it around town because it was late.
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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vapors2k,
When you had the teins, did you keep the front/back settings the same or did you make one stiffer than the other? I would think because it's a rear wheel drive car, you would want the rear the same or a click or two softer than the front?
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 09:31 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by John_Z
[B]vapors2k,
When you had the teins, did you keep the front/back settings the same or did you make one stiffer than the other?
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 09:36 PM
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Thanks vapors2k, so what wheels/suspension/brakes are you upgrading to? Inquiring minds want to know...
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Old Jul 6, 2003 | 10:36 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by John_Z
[B]Thanks vapors2k, so what wheels/suspension/brakes are you upgrading to?
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 03:52 PM
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that some inspiring stuff....if u don't mind telling where did u get them
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Old Jul 7, 2003 | 07:36 PM
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I would reccommend corner weighting as well as alignment. Here is what I had done after installing. I have my RA set 12 clicks back in the front and 6 clicks back in rear. This induces a little more snap oversteer.

https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...threadid=133724
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