when it just isn't low enuf...
01-11-03, 01:19 AM
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when it just isn't low enuf...
started with HR/Bilstein combo...
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...t=1&thecat=500
then a CL marketplace deal...
https://www.clublexus.com/gallery/sh...t=1&thecat=500
then a CL marketplace deal...
01-11-03, 01:21 AM
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then read up what other CL members issues are...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=68320
fix the problem on your day off...
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...threadid=68320
fix the problem on your day off...
01-11-03, 01:49 AM
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mini write-up on HAs vs HR/Bilsteins
well I've been dealing with the rubbing issue for the past 2 days so, I haven't had much time messing with the damper settings.
At the lowest setting on the HAs, it feels a bit more comfortable than my bilsteins. Currnently running 0/1 settings. The other setting I had was up at 11/12 which was way stiffer than the bilsteins. I didn't have time to find at what setting it would match the bilsteins. One thing that I want investigate futher is the ratio of front to rear dampning. I will play around with the settings and try to give write-up on what happens. I'll try my best to quantify the results.
but so far I really happy I made the switch. I should have listened to some folks and gone straight to the coilovers. The drop is where I want it and I can tweak out my handling to suit my mood (once I get the EDFC of course).
At the lowest setting on the HAs, it feels a bit more comfortable than my bilsteins. Currnently running 0/1 settings. The other setting I had was up at 11/12 which was way stiffer than the bilsteins. I didn't have time to find at what setting it would match the bilsteins. One thing that I want investigate futher is the ratio of front to rear dampning. I will play around with the settings and try to give write-up on what happens. I'll try my best to quantify the results.
but so far I really happy I made the switch. I should have listened to some folks and gone straight to the coilovers. The drop is where I want it and I can tweak out my handling to suit my mood (once I get the EDFC of course).
01-11-03, 01:43 PM
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Another 20" Dronell CA-05's?! Looks like we are wearing the same uniform 
I have those 20's on my ride for 10 months now and never have any kind of rubbing problems. I thought +38 offset is just perfect for our GS. Maybe it's the weather in N. Cali. is different than TX
I have those 20's on my ride for 10 months now and never have any kind of rubbing problems. I thought +38 offset is just perfect for our GS. Maybe it's the weather in N. Cali. is different than TX
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01-11-03, 03:39 PM
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jacob, how many figure gap you hve? that might be the reason
btw, just to let you know, i raised my front up a LITTLE bit (1/4 inch) and now everything on my alignment is within spec, even the front camber! that's awesome consider i have the HA and you know how low my car is
btw, just to let you know, i raised my front up a LITTLE bit (1/4 inch) and now everything on my alignment is within spec, even the front camber! that's awesome consider i have the HA and you know how low my car is
01-11-03, 04:32 PM
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Nice work Jawnthen! You and I are twins now! With some plastic cutting and some minor metal bending I am all good! No rubbing and zero finger, baby!
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01-13-03, 12:27 AM
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Hey BLVD king - make sure you are familliar with the silver color change from 99 to 2001. I see that you are looking for a 2001 and they have a gold overlay ontop of the silver compared to the staight silver in 98/99.
Good luck with your search!
Good luck with your search!
01-13-03, 04:11 AM
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thanks guys for all the comments...i just got back from a trip to LA and lemme tell you that I bottomed out a couple of times on the 5. But I had 4 adults in the car plus a trunk full of luggage. Man the wheels were tucked by about 1/4 - 1/2 inch. :eek:
I thought I raised it enough for the trip but I guess not enuf. One other thing I was thinking of to help was to increase the damping. I wonder if that would have helped with all the weight in the car? I was running 2/3. But I didn't want to make the ride harsh cuz I was driving with my folks and my aunt.
Oh I wish I had the EDFC during the trip. I could have fiddled with it and found out. It was too much of a pain to get to the back dampers cuz the trunk was full of luggage. Guess you know what my next mod will be
I thought I raised it enough for the trip but I guess not enuf. One other thing I was thinking of to help was to increase the damping. I wonder if that would have helped with all the weight in the car? I was running 2/3. But I didn't want to make the ride harsh cuz I was driving with my folks and my aunt.
Oh I wish I had the EDFC during the trip. I could have fiddled with it and found out. It was too much of a pain to get to the back dampers cuz the trunk was full of luggage. Guess you know what my next mod will be
01-13-03, 05:39 AM
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hahah 2/3 was so soft man, i am running 7/6 (tried 8/6 and 7/5) as well, and i have had tons of stuff in the car before, but i never bottom up my car before on the same route (i know what route you took, hehe). maybe you should try that, the stiffness helps, though i think the springs determines more
01-13-03, 05:52 AM
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romlin,
you have no clue how many freeways i took today.
5
2
134
405
5 again
580
680
80
680 again
580 again
880
still think you know the route i took?
but back to the bouncy issue. so you're telling me you had about 500-600lbs of stuff in your car...remember I had 3 other ppl riding with me plus their luggage. It will be hard for me to test this without the EDFC. I don't usually drive with my car packed like that. At the height it is right now and just me and a full tank of gas, I don't bottom out at 0/1.
you have no clue how many freeways i took today.
5
2
134
405
5 again
580
680
80
680 again
580 again
880
still think you know the route i took?
but back to the bouncy issue. so you're telling me you had about 500-600lbs of stuff in your car...remember I had 3 other ppl riding with me plus their luggage. It will be hard for me to test this without the EDFC. I don't usually drive with my car packed like that. At the height it is right now and just me and a full tank of gas, I don't bottom out at 0/1.