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Old 06-30-18, 01:01 PM
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Also, any video's of how the car sounds from the outside?
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Originally Posted by Diesel350
How is the drone with those titanium pipes you put in place of the mufflers?
Cruising at low rpm or on the highway in 7th and 8th gear there is minimal drone...many times it’s indistinguishable from the normal xforce. When you are on the gas or getting off the gas it sounds insane. Will get some good clips soon from the outside.
Old 06-30-18, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 5ltrv8
Almost done!


Cool and nicely done. Mike (Figs) is just awesome.

Just curious, what is your goal and advantages with this setup? Why customize Ohlins?
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Simply put, the ttx/ILX damper is the best on the market. The reason race teams pay for them. Most companies will give the shocks to race teams as sponsors. Ohlins doesn’t sponsor anyone because they don’t have to.
My motto is get the best parts for the job and do it once.

This package is heads and shoulders above the other options on the market.🏎
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Great pic from Lexus Racing... notice the shock change being done. Running the same Ohlins ILX dampers👌
Old 07-09-18, 11:33 AM
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I thought Ohlins already had a coilover for the F? Why not just use that?
Old 07-09-18, 11:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Jwconeil
I thought Ohlins already had a coilover for the F? Why not just use that?
The current Ohlins kit is a completely different animal. Single adjustable and more of a road coilovers that is track capable. This is a full blown racing shock that is streetable.😉
Old 07-15-18, 09:14 PM
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Beast Squared... Have had the LX570 for 4 years, one of the best vehicles I’ve owned.

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Old 07-20-18, 07:11 PM
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Old 07-21-18, 07:52 PM
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I normally do not like big wings on cars, but yours looks pretty good. That look was ruined in the early 2000s for me after fast and the furious came out and 25% of the accords and civics in Indy had them. If it wasn’t for that I probably would like them more.

Good job so far. Plan for aftermarket wheels anytime soon?
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I love the stock forged BBS wheels that came on this year. I may pick up a second set of aftermarket wheels with R-Comp tires next year for track duty.
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Originally Posted by 5ltrv8
I love the stock forged BBS wheels that came on this year. I may pick up a second set of aftermarket wheels with R-Comp tires next year for track duty.
the 12+ wheels are pretty sought after. One of the better stock wheels I have seen.
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So 5ltrv8, heading to Mid Ohio anytime soon? I'll be there on 8/13 (and Gearbangin as well).
So are you still currently stock suspension or are the custom Ohlins on yet?
Hope to see you around Ohio some time!
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Originally Posted by lexicon72
So 5ltrv8, heading to Mid Ohio anytime soon? I'll be there on 8/13 (and Gearbangin as well).
So are you still currently stock suspension or are the custom Ohlins on yet?
Hope to see you around Ohio some time!
I will be there 8/14... maiden voyage of the Ohlins👍
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On their way😎 Figs Rocks👍


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