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Old 08-10-03, 11:24 AM
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Default Got my APEXi WS coilovers installed ... My thoughts and feelings

Well I finally got my APEXi world sport coilovers installed. The coilovers went in very easy, just like any other coilovers or replacement shocks.

Asjustment is also very straight forward, just like any other coilover kit.

Note: Im on 20x8.5 all around.

I have about 1/2 finger gap in the front and no gap in the rear (pics will come later today). The ride is amazaing! Not only do I LOVE the look of the car now, but the ride is very comfortable. Before the coilovers I had H&R springs + stock shocks and the ride was hash at times. With these, I dont bottom out anymore (at least not yet), especially considering that the car is much lower then it was with the replacement springs.

Overall I like the setup. Quaility was excellent. Ride quality I love, and the look of the car is great.

I will post pics later today so you guys get an idea of what it looks like now with the coilovers.
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Looks HOT! Congrats!!!
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thanks!
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wow! very nice.... love your rims and that color!
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Thanks for all the compliments.. i will have some better pictures tomorrow...
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Looks great! Love the low stance...I sent you a PM as well, but others may be wondering:

No Rub?

20 X 8.5 with 1/2 finger gap up front...WOW
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No rub... at least no rub yet...

Im assuming I will get rubbing once in a while, then again i dont drive like a mad man.. I had plenty of rubbing with the H&R's and stock shocks... and I used to rube almost everyday with that setup... now for the day or 2 that ive been driving with these, I havent had any at all...
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nice drop.

i'm buying the same coils
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how much do they run for $?
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hey question... something that came to mind...

How low do you have to be to be riding on the bump stops ... or how do you know your riding on the bump stops.. how does it feel?
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Originally posted by SpdRcr0
hey question... something that came to mind...

How low do you have to be to be riding on the bump stops ... or how do you know your riding on the bump stops.. how does it feel?
trust me...when u hit it you'll know. i have had my cl-s so low i could hardly drive it.
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would be a loud thump or would it be a bounching feeling? Or better yet, what if your riding on your bump stops... or am I too high to be worried about that?

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