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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 02:59 PM
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Default just got my coilovers

i got some bcr coilovers with extenders from circuit motorsport. they are good at there service and fast shipping. i cant wait for monday to install them
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 03:05 PM
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Nice purchase. I understand these can come with custom spring rates, what did you decide to go with? You should post pics after installation.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 03:24 PM
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spring rates,10k/8k standard. i dint do custom springs, as time goes i might.
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Old Jun 22, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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Nice choice... Very popular around here
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 03:41 AM
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nice!! post some pics!!
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Old Jun 23, 2012 | 05:20 AM
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Nice find! Now lets see some pictureeesss!
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Default pic of drop

rolled the back fenders only. rubs a little in the front, but will fix that
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Good look. A nice drop really sets these cars off
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Really nice setup!. Clean gs.
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Very nice!
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 05:27 PM
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Looks good man! How do you like the ride quality of the bc's? What are your wheel/tires specs including offset?
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 01:27 PM
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Maybe remove the emblem on the side window?
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 02:26 PM
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rims are work ts1 v19 x 9.5 19 x 10.5 + 15
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by msarahalex
rims are work ts1 v19 x 9.5 19 x 10.5 + 15
That's exactly what I got except step lip and Nexen 235 f/ 245 r
What are your tire specs?
Our cars do look great when lowered on nice wheels. Baller!
I would lose the the emblem near the back window and the chrome pillars tho.
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 03:50 PM
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nice pick up. so yours is just the standard set up then. i ordered a custom set of BCs from Circuit Motors also. Tristan says that itll take 2 to 3 weeks for the custom set up i asked for. camber those wheels in and lower it more. hehehehe...
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