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Old 01-15-10, 01:35 AM
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Default Made the switch to coilovers! (pics inside)

As the title suggests, I just upgraded to coils . Decided to switch out the F-Sport shocks and springs for BC Racing coils. Special thanks to Rick (s4play) and to John at Exact Motorsports .

I gotta say they ride better than my F-Sports, and feel more secure. I love the tucked look!

Went up to Mt. Diablo and snapped a few earlier today. I went a little conservative on the drop (I know I know), but I have some spacers I still need to install, and not to mention NorCal roads suck lol. Enjoy! (Sorry if my photography sucks btw)










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Thanks for looking!
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Looking good

You should come out to a meet next time
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Nothing like coils for versatility with your suspension needs.
Next up, some nice wheels.

Norcal is beautiful.
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Originally Posted by Sytfu_IS
Looking good

You should come out to a meet next time
Thanks!

Yeah I'll try to. Not sure when you 2IS Norcal guys meet up tho lol

Originally Posted by Ice350
Nothing like coils for versatility with your suspension needs.
Next up, some nice wheels.

Norcal is beautiful.
Indeed, unless you go Air/bags

Yeah I was thinking wheels or BBK next or Wald kit... too many things too much money! lol
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Originally Posted by Hoovey2411
Thanks!

Yeah I'll try to. Not sure when you 2IS Norcal guys meet up tho lol


We should be meeting up in February before Wekfest, check out the Norcal section every now and then to see if there's a meet posted. Definitely would like to see and meet the owner of this nice black IS
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Looks good on coils, Nice drop

How much are those coils, if you dont mind me asking?
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Looks great! Add some wheel spacers and your set
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Lookin good...
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Car looks great.. Perfect drop IMO..
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OMG those pics are amazing, the colors, the views, beautiful
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It looks great... the lowered ride, red outs, and ground effects kit altogether.
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These pics are really good (not sucks at all =P).........
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Originally Posted by Sytfu_IS
We should be meeting up in February before Wekfest, check out the Norcal section every now and then to see if there's a meet posted. Definitely would like to see and meet the owner of this nice black IS
Definitely, will do

Originally Posted by PlatinumIS
Looks good on coils, Nice drop

How much are those coils, if you dont mind me asking?
Thanks man!

I bought them used from another member for $850. Install was $270. Less than 2000 miles on them .

Originally Posted by aQuarius26
Looks great! Add some wheel spacers and your set
Yeah I already got the spacers. 15mm Front and 20mm Rear. I'll probably install them on my next day off

Originally Posted by PEARLIS250
Lookin good...
Thanks

Originally Posted by tmf2004
Car looks great.. Perfect drop IMO..
Thanks for the comment! Yeah i'm pretty pleased with the drop too!

Originally Posted by Stefwilli
OMG those pics are amazing, the colors, the views, beautiful
Thanks. California has it's moments.. LOL

Originally Posted by Wunko
It looks great... the lowered ride, red outs, and ground effects kit altogether.
Yeah, just trying to keep the clean look for now until I decide to go more aggressive probably in spring/summer. Want to get Wald or new wheels or both

Originally Posted by TommyT
These pics are really good (not sucks at all =P).........
Hey thanks Tommy! How's that interior treating you?

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