SERIALNINE Streetstyle JZS161
#46
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Well Stances are 14/10, BC's are 14/10,and Megan's are 10/8 from what I can find.
You don't really need super stiff unless you are going really low.
What are you on now?
G.
SERIALNINE sedankings.
You don't really need super stiff unless you are going really low.
What are you on now?
G.
SERIALNINE sedankings.
#47
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serial- bc standard is 10k/8k..i see a lot of people in new zealand use xyz and seem to like it. but not sure if they make d2. from my understanding d2 ksport meagan and bc are all made buy bc in taiwan
#48
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tmf - spring rates determine how stiff it is and all companies have a standard so if you get 30k in bc or tein or who ever it will be the same. its like buying a 20 inch wheel from hre and vossen .. 2 completely diff companies but a 20" is a 20" serial- bc standard is 10k/8k..i see a lot of people in new zealand use xyz and seem to like it. but not sure if they make d2. from my understanding d2 ksport meagan and bc are all made buy bc in taiwan
The KEY however is the damping. This is what makes a car smooth, predictable, and nice to drive instead of bouncy, tiring, and uncontrolled. Ppl think high spring rates equal ****ty ride, which is untrue. A properly valved damper on a high rate spring will ride and better than an improperly valved softer sprung setup.
I know that XYZ is D2 because I sent the money to the same address as d2 headquarters. All of those dampers look the same however those are the only two I know for sure come out of that factory.
G.
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#50
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That doesn't look right on the front. I run Yellowspeeds which are basically the same and I can put my GS almost on the floor at the front too.. wonder why yours is so high
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#53
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There is a LOT more to come, so stay tuned!
G.
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#54
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So a quick update. I went ahead and cut the fenders.
Here you can see that if I had wheels that were 4 inches further out the metal would have to go.
My line.
The cut.
The shape is not really important right now. It may need to change based on how the inner is shaped and how much wheel clearance I need. It is possible to have to cut into the door sill area if your car is EXTREMELY low or you run very large diameter tires.
Here you can see how close the tire is to the door sill at this ride height (dumped) This is a 235/35-19 on a 19x11+9 for reference.
Here I am fitting the overfenders precisely to the car. Usually with FG parts there is some form of fitting involved, surprisingly even the cars themselves differ slightly. Because I'm molding these on I'm am being very careful to make sure they are perfect.
And now I've spaced it out to a -26!
This is at factory camber spec for the height. I'm assuming approx -5 with additional camber you can definitely run even more aggressive sizes! (Like my upcoming 11.5-40!!)
Artsy.
So basically next up is to close up and fully seal the inners. Then prep the surfaces and everything for bonding and filling. Looks like I'm planning to wrap the car as I can do it myself and it makes sense on this car. It will be a GLOSSY metallic color though. I'm not a fan of matte black anything like that.
Till next time!
G.
SERIALNINE sedankings.
Here you can see that if I had wheels that were 4 inches further out the metal would have to go.
My line.
The cut.
The shape is not really important right now. It may need to change based on how the inner is shaped and how much wheel clearance I need. It is possible to have to cut into the door sill area if your car is EXTREMELY low or you run very large diameter tires.
Here you can see how close the tire is to the door sill at this ride height (dumped) This is a 235/35-19 on a 19x11+9 for reference.
Here I am fitting the overfenders precisely to the car. Usually with FG parts there is some form of fitting involved, surprisingly even the cars themselves differ slightly. Because I'm molding these on I'm am being very careful to make sure they are perfect.
And now I've spaced it out to a -26!
This is at factory camber spec for the height. I'm assuming approx -5 with additional camber you can definitely run even more aggressive sizes! (Like my upcoming 11.5-40!!)
Artsy.
So basically next up is to close up and fully seal the inners. Then prep the surfaces and everything for bonding and filling. Looks like I'm planning to wrap the car as I can do it myself and it makes sense on this car. It will be a GLOSSY metallic color though. I'm not a fan of matte black anything like that.
Till next time!
G.
SERIALNINE sedankings.
#57
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Im with you on the metal over glass thing but there is NO way you could produce this in metal for the price, without making thousands, let alone actually put it on a car easily and repeatably. The fronts for sure would be awesome in metal, but again. . cost.
Its not for everyone, but for those that want this look and function, this is the best option.
G.
#58
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Which parts exactly were true? And you know this how?
Im with you on the metal over glass thing but there is NO way you could produce this in metal for the price, without making thousands, let alone actually put it on a car easily and repeatably. The fronts for sure would be awesome in metal, but again. . cost.
Its not for everyone, but for those that want this look and function, this is the best option.
G.
Im with you on the metal over glass thing but there is NO way you could produce this in metal for the price, without making thousands, let alone actually put it on a car easily and repeatably. The fronts for sure would be awesome in metal, but again. . cost.
Its not for everyone, but for those that want this look and function, this is the best option.
G.
true for the price FRP is a better bang but since my car is a street car, a variation in metal would be a better option. i guess someone could always buy your FRP kit and then have a bodyshop make it in metal which would be much cheaper i assume for all involved. i always love widebodies so im def down
Last edited by sakataj; 11-08-13 at 11:18 AM.
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