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How low does a HKS Hipermax LS go?

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Old 08-26-07, 07:47 AM
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Default How low does a HKS Hipermax LS go?

pretty darn low if you ask me. I can't even fit a jack in there anymore.






This is set at the lowest possible with Infiniti OEM 18"s from a G35 coupe. I LOVE this setting but when I consider alignment and rubbed fenders when I drove over some dips...I'll have to raise it. I'm really scared as to what kind of alignments I have which will be fixed Monday. I might have to raise it by like 1/4 - 1/2 inch .

Installation was straight forward, had my friends help me out at his garage, took us about 4 hours while I learned how to do it too.

I'll keep you guys updated when the spring settles with long term reviews. So far its quiet, drives beautifully (not harsh at all), and looks gorgeous....but knock on wood. And sorry, I haven't washed my car for like a week b/c the rain around here in Indy.
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Glad your enjoying the coils!!!
Old 08-26-07, 08:33 PM
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very nice. what's your settings?
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very nice...i have HKS hypermax LS also. I like your clear tail lights too!
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took a better pic


The setting is at its lowest setting possible. I love it, but alignment scares me (which should be taken care today). The springs settled in a little more, the rear tires are now under the wheel arches LOL.
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What damper setting are you on F & R? Did you end up raising it a bit because of your fear of rubbing?
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Originally Posted by DrewGS300
What damper setting are you on F & R? Did you end up raising it a bit because of your fear of rubbing?
I have the LS, not the LS+ so it doesn't have any adjustablity. I might raise it tonight if I can't get away with the camber. I'll take pics if I do end up raising it.
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I got the HKS Hypermax RS's and LOVE them... your stance looks very close to mine.



Whats the differance in the LS and the RS? I know mine is 30-way adjustible, whould that be the differance?
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Neo>
I dunno about the difference...I would assume that the LS is more softer than the RS. How is your alignment? I need to get mine done but I'm scared I have to raise it b/c of camber.
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is it me or is the RS looking lower than the LS? if that is the lowest the LS can go, my tein CS V1.0's are about the same thing bottomed out

neo300... what is your wheel size, and is yours also bottomed out?
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Neo has 19s, I have 18s.
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The front is all the way down. I got about 1 inch left till I am at the bottom on the rears.
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Originally Posted by Neo300
The front is all the way down. I got about 1 inch left till I am at the bottom on the rears.
Neo ,
What dampening setting are you on F & R?
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do the struts bottom out at all? or is it just a fender or fender liner issue?
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Originally Posted by Benjamin T
do the struts bottom out at all? or is it just a fender or fender liner issue?
I haven't driven it hard but so far the struts do not bottom out. Its the inner fender liner and the trim piece on the front wheel arches thats rubbing.


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