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Old 06-05-13, 01:05 PM
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Thought you guys would be interested in this build. Its not for everyone, but this build is insane (imho)

http://www.stancenation.com/2013/05/...-kyan-celsior/


This guy is seriously slammed. 60k spring rate up front 30k in the back!
Insane camber, relocated gas tank, and more!

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Old 06-05-13, 01:26 PM
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Isaw that article also.. Insane build
Old 06-05-13, 01:59 PM
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60K/30K, that's just unheard of to me.
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It looks stupid with that crazy camber. The car and wheels are hot, but the drop is too extreme.
Old 06-05-13, 03:02 PM
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insane spring rates but daymmm... car looks hawt. only in japan can u roll that low on coils
Old 06-05-13, 06:55 PM
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god i miss my ls 430 smoothest most luxurious ride ive ever owned!
Old 06-06-13, 06:36 AM
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Amazing Build! not so much a VIP build however I love the performance touches such as the work wheels and CF roof.

I wouldnt do that much camber... however I respect people that push boundries in our industry. Much respect to the people that ignore the haters and do what they want and what pushes others to try.

Great build none the less.
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I wonder what it rides like?
Old 06-06-13, 08:26 AM
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looks like it's floating from the back with that insane camber!! i love that front end tho!! I WANT I WANT!!
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That's a pretty wild build there.

Wonder what the drive height is?

This Crown 170 vid:

A pic I found a short spell back when looking at camber:
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Old 06-06-13, 03:43 PM
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Just checked out the link. Perfect Build.
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Nice clean ride but ONI camber too cray for me. Riding on 1/2 inch of rubber? He must own a tire shop. I'd definitely rock the 60/30 and ride slam daily. Smart move on the gas tank relocation.
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I can appreciate the work, time and money put into the build...

But I HATED not being able to drive my 750 anywhere because it was static and too low...it's a waste of a car in my eyes...not even being able to drive into parking lots LOL.

And even if it was on air, I'm not a big fan of super camber. But at least it would be a usable vehicle.
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Originally Posted by C8V6C
I can appreciate the work, time and money put into the build...

But I HATED not being able to drive my 750 anywhere because it was static and too low...it's a waste of a car in my eyes...not even being able to drive into parking lots LOL.

And even if it was on air, I'm not a big fan of super camber. But at least it would be a usable vehicle.
I was in the same boat with my SC back in the day. Like you said, it seemed like a waste of a car since it was barely drivable.

Having air is a totally different story. The camber is too crazy but the LS looks awesome other than that.
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absolutely love all these build/videos. so damn cool.


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