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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 12:18 PM
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Agreed on KW. This is something you want to do right the first time.

Too many times are there horror stories of generic suspension not only breaking welds (dangerous) but also making noise, clunking, etc. Way too many headaches. That's something you do in a $3,000 beater Civic, not a $45,000 luxo car.
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 12:35 PM
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My first coils when I was 20 were a set of used Teins on my beater Accord. Good lord the cluncking on that thing drove me nuts!
Every turn I made sounded like the suspension was imploding on itself.
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 12:37 PM
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My first coils when I was 20 were a set of used Teins on my beater Accord. Good lord the cluncking on that thing drove me nuts!
Every turn I made sounded like the suspension was imploding on itself.
I hear you. So many times people bring their Honda mentality to more expensive cars. Buy good parts--do it once do it right. Cheap out with generic coilovers and it will only cause headaches. Suppose you have to remove it, return it, service it, etc. That's a lot of downtime.
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Sasnuke
How was the ride with the RSR Downs so far?
i really like it. much better than the f-sport ones.
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 12:59 PM
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Originally Posted by davyjordi
i really like it. much better than the f-sport ones.
And isn't that what really matters.(rhetorical question)
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:01 PM
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to those who are stating, despite the cost spent, that i save up for 'better' coilovers, i feel quite confident in my purchase after doing research online on the product, anecdotal collection from club lexus members, as well as my pleasant experience with rs*r down springs. if they need to be replaced for any reason other than wear and tear, i will admit that i impetuously made a mistake. i honestly don't feel as that is going to happen, though.
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:14 PM
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and the show goes on! Pics coming soon?
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 600rr
and the show goes on! Pics coming soon?
not with your attitude.
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:30 PM
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Originally Posted by davyjordi
not with your attitude.
LOL!!! I think we are all anxious to see the final result of all the madness! I'm sure 600rr didn't mean it that way.
It's been a crazy rollercoaster ride!
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:34 PM
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Davyjordi, did you end up getting the rear SPC adjustable camber arms as well?
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by E46CT
I hear you. So many times people bring their Honda mentality to more expensive cars. Buy good parts--do it once do it right. Cheap out with generic coilovers and it will only cause headaches. Suppose you have to remove it, return it, service it, etc. That's a lot of downtime.
yup, never had any problems with my bilsteins and had over 70k miles on it including track days. Never had any "added" issues with it. And as I have said, way more comfortable on the streets than the springs.
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:44 PM
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Originally Posted by davyjordi
not with your attitude.
Whoa! Didn't mean anything by it. Seems like it's all said and done and you've made up your mind.
Just want to see the comparison between the springs.
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:46 PM
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Originally Posted by jkonquer
Davyjordi, did you end up getting the rear SPC adjustable camber arms as well?
no, i didn't
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by 600rr
Whoa! Didn't mean anything by it. Seems like it's all said and done and you've made up your mind.
Just want to see the comparison between the springs.
your previous post (#18) was written with such condescension.
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Old Aug 2, 2017 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by davyjordi
no, i didn't
Don't worry you don't need it.
Just get alignment to correct Toe and you should be fine.
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