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2001 GS430, Megan LP Coilovers + Redrilled BMW Style 95 Wheels

Old 04-24-13, 05:14 PM
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Have a look under the rear section and see if you have aftermarket canisters. Magnaflow will be stamped on them, if they are. I know they make exhaust tips as well so it could just be that...
Old 04-25-13, 02:20 PM
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Thanks for the suggestions. The tips are stamped Magnaflow but I don't see any stamping on the mufflers. They do look pretty new though (I've only had the car for about 8 months and the previous owner was responsible for the exhaust work).
Old 04-25-13, 03:28 PM
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looking good there my man.
Old 04-26-13, 09:48 AM
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looks nice
Old 05-12-13, 09:49 PM
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Thanks gentlemen!
Old 05-13-13, 07:05 PM
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Nice set-up bro. Are you running spacers in the back? Cause it looks like its poking in the back. Mine is re-drilled as well, but it doesn't poke that much.
Old 05-13-13, 09:47 PM
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No spacers in the back.

It looks like its poking probably because I am running a 265-35-19 while most people seem to run a 245-35-19 with these 19x10 rears.
Old 01-02-15, 09:18 PM
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Car has been sitting in the garage for the past year while I was driving my z06.

Just sold the z06 and this thing is going back to daily duties. Woot!
Old 01-02-15, 09:21 PM
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Any new plans? I've been following your thread since you posted! Shes coming along nicely
Old 01-02-15, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by 1sWt2GS
Any new plans? I've been following your thread since you posted! Shes coming along nicely
Thank you! No immediate plans. I think if I were to do anything it would be a limited slip diff and some bigger sway bars. But the plan is to just drive it as is for a while.

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Old 01-03-15, 05:50 AM
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Looks awesome man. How do the megans ride?
Old 01-03-15, 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by samiir
Looks awesome man. How do the megans ride?
They ride great... however I'll admit that the springs are a little too soft for my tastes. I think for a daily driver that isn't pushed hard, the stock Megan spring rate is probably spot on.

Although the kit is cost effective, I've already had to replace a bad shock cartridge. I'm skeptical of their quality.

If I were to do it again I would probably get BC with the Swift spring upgrade.

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Old 01-03-15, 11:17 AM
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nice clean car, love the house.
Old 01-03-15, 02:23 PM
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I'm glad to hear that because my BCs with swift Springs should be here soon lol
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Very nice love the wheels.

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