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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 04:55 AM
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Hey just wondering if anyone is using powered by max coilovers i just got some in today along with some iforged seneka's.



im not really digging the black face i'll prob polish them up in a couple weeks.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 05:29 AM
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I know a few folk's who are riding on pbm. They have no complaints and are happy with them. Good call btw w thinking of polishing the face of the wheels. Good luck and keep us updated
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 05:45 AM
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I'm upgrading to PBM myself here in a few months.

What's your spring rates?

And that face can work on a black GS with a chrome lip.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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im looking into a set myself. they seem to do what i need them for. how much were they
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 09:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Answer300
they seem to do what i need them for. how much were they
What is it that they do for you?
Would also like to know price range, spring rates, and distributors?
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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curious to know how those PBMs perform. keep us posted.
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 10:34 PM
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well i ordered them from their website i think they were $1300 shipped.
I just installed the fronts man they were a B**CH to install compared to my s14.
oh and i also got my TTE replica lip in the quality looks pretty good i havent test fitted it yet though.



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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 12:34 AM
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looks like they slam. with that ride height, youll be hearing the uca banging.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 06:49 AM
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Originally Posted by J$mooth23
What is it that they do for you?
Would also like to know price range, spring rates, and distributors?
per my conversation with DMax:



Default Re: PBM spec 2000 lexus gs300
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im looking to place a order for these but i had a couple questions before proceeding. im going to do some light street drifting with these and im wondering if the 12/8 combo will be good and handle the spirited abuse. to give you a feel of the car; it will be nearly frame dropped on 19in wheels. my fenders are shaved and notched so the wheel doesnt get damaged under heavy load. i dont want a lot of bounce and rebound from turns and angles.


please advise

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standard in-stock KG is now 18/12, same as our drift spec coilovers. you will really enjoy these.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 07:36 AM
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Those look preetty.

Let us know how they ride..
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 08:38 PM
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I just took them for a test drive and they ride better then my hks hypermax d coilovers. They feel About the same as a 350z with drop springs.
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Old Mar 9, 2012 | 09:08 PM
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I can't wait to cop these!
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Old Mar 10, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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crappy cellphone pic but this is what its at right now i need to take the liner off the front so i can go lower but the uca is really close already.
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