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Old Aug 11, 2013 | 09:01 AM
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What spring rates are you running Rasimmo, the 12kg/8kg off the shelf BC option? I'm eyeing off a set of BCs for mine and am unsure as to whether 12/8 will be too soft. I won't be going super low as it will be going on 19s and is my daily so would like to retain as soft/close to stock a ride as possible while gaining height adjustment.
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Old Aug 12, 2013 | 05:57 AM
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Originally Posted by davecarter
What spring rates are you running Rasimmo, the 12kg/8kg off the shelf BC option? I'm eyeing off a set of BCs for mine and am unsure as to whether 12/8 will be too soft. I won't be going super low as it will be going on 19s and is my daily so would like to retain as soft/close to stock a ride as possible while gaining height adjustment.
Yea the stock rates...but I'm switching to 18/16k soon. The stock rates are way too soft for the Ls... I think BC does that on purpose lol jus so you have to buy stiffer spring...
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Old Aug 20, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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its pointless spending a grand on bc coilovers if you are just wanting out of the box specs.. IMO a waste of money
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Old Feb 24, 2014 | 05:36 PM
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Yes I know this is an old thread but I plan to do an install this weekend as well and my research has led me to ask the question.

Is this necessary for extreme drop. If so do you have pictures of said hole? and modifications
thanks guys.
Originally Posted by usoff89
^^^^ What he said! The bottoming out sound your hearing is most likely the a-arm hitting the shock tower. Depending on how low you are, you WILL have to cut a hole in it for it to pivot in and out of. I cut about a 4x4inch hole on each side, and it stopped hitting (bottoming out sound).

Oh, and if you are low enough to hit the tower, you also need to move the harness on the driverside. The tire could rub threw it, and you will have a ton of problems.
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