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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:13 PM
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Default third post...updated pics (suspension progress)

4 years of trial and error...going lower and lower

eibach prokit:


tein CS coilovers:


megan LP coilovers:


megan LP coilovers with PLATINUM CUP KIT:
thanks Kennedy and Chris for all your work!



comments and criticisms welcomed...thanks

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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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can you post pics with the car raised?
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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:22 PM
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Damn!...i need coils BAD
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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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hows the cup kit work, and how much are they?
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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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Your drop looks great man. Coilovers are nice
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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by IS25Heaven
can you post pics with the car raised?
keep in mind these are not full air suspensions, so you will not get a lot of lift.

Front:


Rear (still debating on adjusting so I can get more lift):
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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Frosty250
Your drop looks great man. Coilovers are nice
thanks
Originally Posted by Mv350
hows the cup kit work, and how much are they?
Platinum Vip can give you more details...i'm not to sure how it works. I got them when they had the sale.
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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:52 PM
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Algernon Intelesse II
Nice Wheels.

What are the specs on them ? and tires?
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Old May 4, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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Thanks, i got a buddy that has top secret cups on his Z. So i had an idea. How many inches do you think it goes up? or finger gaps. (unless if you have hulk size hands, cuz then it wouldnt be accurate. lol)
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Old May 5, 2010 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by kentaro
Algernon Intelesse II
Nice Wheels.

What are the specs on them ? and tires?
thanks...you know your wheels
fr: 19/8.5 +37 rr:19/9.5 +38
fr: 225/35/19 rr: 265/30/19

Originally Posted by IS25Heaven
Thanks, i got a buddy that has top secret cups on his Z. So i had an idea. How many inches do you think it goes up? or finger gaps. (unless if you have hulk size hands, cuz then it wouldnt be accurate. lol)
LOL (regular size fingers)..front i would say 6/7...rear i say 4/5
platinum said they didnt travel much because of shock length
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Old May 5, 2010 | 01:01 AM
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cups?

Sorry I'm a newbie, but does that mean you have control of height without taking each wheel off, Like air but not as much travel like air.. tia
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Old May 5, 2010 | 01:33 AM
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Sorry.. not feeling it. I think there is a point where you can say the car is TOO low lol

IMO... this was perfect
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Old May 5, 2010 | 02:40 AM
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^it's adjustable though just like air, so he can ride at that height if he wants.
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Old May 5, 2010 | 02:58 AM
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SLICK! any fender mods to get more tucked? Looks good low, but can't see myself doing it. Impractical for me as a daily.

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Old May 5, 2010 | 07:26 AM
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Car looks sick! I have Megans as well. I think they ride cool when dumped. Nice job. Nice wheels too.
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