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Old 01-05-13, 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by sc300jz
You should ride in a car that has stiff spring rates before you commit. Im on 16/14? Or 14/12 Id prefer to go stiffer, like AE86, 20/18 sounds good especially if you ride low.
agreed....dont jump the gun cuz its what we recommend lol...ride in one first and see if you like it...
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Old 01-05-13, 08:47 AM
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I run BC extreme drop...20k front 18k rear...I have the dampening set high...my roads suck...i daily my car...I live in DC...and I love this suspension lol!...if you are used to comfort...then this might not be for you...I forgot how comfort feels like...BUT the way my car feels right now I think is comfortable...but others might not enjoy it everyday...it will def. do what the name implies. CircuitMS hit it on the spot. Good luck!
here are pic of my setup on 18s.


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my dude, your ***** looks ill.
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Old 01-05-13, 11:00 AM
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my dude, your ***** looks ill.
lol thanks man...
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im on 12k front 10k rear
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Paint looks almost like mine, I like mines closer to violet though.
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I would STRONGLY consider your final ride height level vs the avg road terrain seen before any spring rate commitment. Nothing worse & bothersome than modding your ride and can't stand to ride in it for the most part. I'm also considering setups maxxing out the dampening. All my cars are coilover equppied currently & I spent ALOT of time selecting the right setup. Some are DD's and some are hardcore (HKS,Tein, Bilstein,Megans & BC). I personally run 12/10kg BC's on the GS ... G L
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thanks. i'll probably try the windshield glue next haha. does it have to specifically be the black urethane you think ?

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Rivets and windshield glue (that black urethane they use to mount it in). With the the right prepwork, that glue will hold forever even without rivets.
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Originally Posted by sc300jz
You should ride in a car that has stiff spring rates before you commit. Im on 16/14? Or 14/12 Id prefer to go stiffer, like AE86, 20/18 sounds good especially if you ride low.
Yeah i'd want to do that but dont know anyone except a couple with any suspension set ups with stiff suspension .
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Old 01-06-13, 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by RikTT
I would STRONGLY consider your final ride height level vs the avg road terrain seen before any spring rate commitment. Nothing worse & bothersome than modding your ride and can't stand to ride in it for the most part. I'm also considering setups maxxing out the dampening. All my cars are coilover equppied currently & I spent ALOT of time selecting the right setup. Some are DD's and some are hardcore (HKS,Tein, Bilstein,Megans & BC). I personally run 12/10kg BC's on the GS ... G L
I'd probably be close to lowering it all the way and it is my daily. the roads here in oregon arent too horrible. but i'll be doing a lot of research before i purchase.
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Yo Plat. This is Carlos. I'm one of Jake's friends with the black GS3 out here in Portland. I'm ordering a set of BC coils on the extreme drop kit here hopefully by the end of the month. Going to run a 20/18 as well here. If you plan on SLAMMING be sure to get the higher spring rates. I know roads aren't TOO bad, but there's always those few areas out here.
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Originally Posted by AVSRacing
16F 14R, still don't really have any pros, I have long ways to soften and I really haven't really played around with the settings.

on the side know there is a bit of a clapping/ clunking noise over bumps in residential streets but I'm not sure if thats normal or what.
AVSRacing that clapping/clunking noise is not a normal thing. The noise is telling you that your springs preload is off. To correct this you have to jack the car up and take the wheel off.

1. Once wheel is off grip the spring with your hand jiggle it side to side or back and forth which ever your preference. If there's a lot of movement that means your preloads are off.

2. The collars at the bottom of the spring break the second one free and then tighten the first one until the the the spring has less play but not too tight you still want a little play.

3. Once that is done screw the second back up to tighten it against the first and then you should be set.
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Originally Posted by AEeighty6
I run BC extreme drop...20k front 18k rear...I have the dampening set high...my roads suck...i daily my car...I live in DC...and I love this suspension lol!...if you are used to comfort...then this might not be for you...I forgot how comfort feels like...BUT the way my car feels right now I think is comfortable...but others might not enjoy it everyday...it will def. do what the name implies. CircuitMS hit it on the spot. Good luck!
here are pic of my setup on 18s.


IMG_1567 by Lovecakinit, on Flickr

202236_473031016042003_879012645_o by Lovecakinit, on Flickr

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http://www.flickr.com/photos/77597685@N05/8223027232/
Ugh....Martin your car is super sexy.
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Old 01-07-13, 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by PlatGS3
The bottom I used about 4 screw to hold that thing on but the part that goes right under the grill always comes off cause Im using double sided tape. But its only the passenger side that comes off even though I hit both sides.

You got it off the Matco tool truck ?? What is the name of the glue ? Let me know ! I need it bad lol
sorry i have not been checking up on this post. i will look for it when i get home tonight and send you a picture.
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Old 01-07-13, 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by racersky
Ugh....Martin your car is super sexy.
NO...YOU are super SEXY
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The purple was one of those colors that just POP... Your setup is pretty nasty bro! Kudos!
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