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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:14 AM
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As some of you may remember I got 19" rims and almost everyone stated I need the sucker lowered so I am looking around for the best way.

I don't want coilovers because I have heard negative things about them, so what should I use? brand? location to buy?

Also looking for (if anyone know of a good one?):
+ radar decector & jammer
+ exhuast system (low key but so I can hear it, 40% to 50% maybe?)
+ lojack
+ paint brake calipers
+ decal on brake capliber

Thanks
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:15 AM
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I also need fresh tires because these only have around 50% thread left...... =)-
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:18 AM
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I dont know who you heard bad things from about coilovers, but in my book they are the best thing since sliced bread. It is the single best suspension mod you can make

my 2 cents.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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Originally posted by morris
I dont know who you heard bad things from about coilovers, but in my book they are the best thing since sliced bread. It is the single best suspension mod you can make

my 2 cents.
Ok so which would you recommend?
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:24 AM
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Only one for me

Tein, I have the Flex some swear by the CS but coilover is the way to go. If you do it once you wont have to do it again later.

My humble opinion anything short of coilovers and sooner or later you will spend the money twice.
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:26 AM
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Sounds like you would be a Tein CS sorta guy. The Apexi' WS' coils are also on par w/ the TEin CS's but its hard to find the Apexi's at a good price anymore. W/ the Tein's you can also install EDFC which w/ the Apexi's you cannot. Nice lil feature!!!
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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Originally posted by morris
Only one for me

Tein, I have the Flex some swear by the CS but coilover is the way to go. If you do it once you wont have to do it again later.

My humble opinion anything short of coilovers and sooner or later you will spend the money twice.
I have to agree with morris and the TEIN CS is a great way to keep that close to stock ride and get a good amount of drop..
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:28 AM
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Originally posted by UptownGS
Sounds like you would be a Tein CS sorta guy. The Apexi' WS' coils are also on par w/ the TEin CS's but its hard to find the Apexi's at a good price anymore. W/ the Tein's you can also install EDFC which w/ the Apexi's you cannot. Nice lil feature!!!
How much would it cost me?
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 08:32 AM
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This must be it for $1500
http://www.tein.com/ti/y98.html
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Originally posted by NoS
How much would it cost me?
Here you go..
http://www.l-tunedparts.com/product/?id=202
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You can get them a bit cheaper I think I have seen new for 1300.00.

I prefer the flex over the CS but thats me, with the EDFC I can still dial down the firmness substantially, but wehn I want it stiff it isnt a problem. The edfc is definitely worth it.
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Originally posted by morris
You can get them a bit cheaper I think I have seen new for 1300.00.

I prefer the flex over the CS but thats me, with the EDFC I can still dial down the firmness substantially, but wehn I want it stiff it isnt a problem. The edfc is definitely worth it.

carson sells them for $1272.00
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 09:06 AM
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Default Re: Looking for parts...

Originally posted by NoS
As some of you may remember I got 19" rims and almost everyone stated I need the sucker lowered so I am looking around for the best way.

I don't want coilovers because I have heard negative things about them, so what should I use? brand? location to buy?

Also looking for (if anyone know of a good one?):
+ radar decector & jammer
+ exhuast system (low key but so I can hear it, 40% to 50% maybe?)
+ lojack
+ paint brake calipers
+ decal on brake capliber

Thanks
radar decector & jammer :valentine one
+ exhuast system (low key but so I can hear it, 40% to 50% maybe?)blitz
+ paint brake calipers:VHT
+ decal on brake capliber:contact ...lexusondubs
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 09:12 AM
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Originally posted by NoS
Also looking for (if anyone know of a good one?):
+ decal on brake capliber
i got a set if you want... u got pm
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Old Oct 18, 2004 | 09:43 AM
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I agree with everyone who replied on this thread....TEIN (pronounced...TANE . Not Tine, Tee-in, Ten, I can't help it but laugh inside when some of you guys call me up and say all these different pronunciations ) is the way to go!
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