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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Hey guys. Im new here and ill be getting a gs300 soon and i need your guys opinion. Should i go air or coilovers? Which do u guys prefer?
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 07:57 PM
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U can't.. only mods can.. Welcome aboard
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 08:42 PM
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McNasty....Sounds like every single item on the McDonald's Menu.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 08:48 PM
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mcnasty....sounds like every single item on the mcdonald's menu.
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Old Apr 22, 2010 | 08:55 PM
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im on coilovers right now. but now i want air. so im going to save for bags for my coilovers
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 01:06 AM
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save up for airs! and if ur debating.. get both!
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 01:27 AM
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Yup get both if you can. Both have pros and cons, however the biggest benefit of having bags is that you can raise up to go over speed bumps and driveways and drive as low as you want
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 10:24 AM
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i'd go for air
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 02:47 PM
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When u guys say both u guys mean the phantom cup system?
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 05:15 PM
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When u guys say both u guys mean the phantom cup system?
ewe no... Its getting a coilover set up and using UAS bags instead of coils.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:04 PM
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Ya i guess ill just save up for both. thanks guys for your help.
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Welcome to the site you will love the 2nd Gen GS.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:07 PM
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Welcome! I have neither but, if my money was right, I'd do air!
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