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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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So are you DIY or paying a shop to do it.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 03:15 PM
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I got them installed already by the shop...I took pics of the whole process do ill post the pics up tonight and ill take some more tomorrow on the drop of the car...I think I need to raise the back a little but the front is perfect.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 04:38 PM
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you are going to have to raise the whole thing because the springs are going to settle a little bit and it will be lower in a couple weeks than it is now, trust me.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 07:01 PM
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Drive on it for another week or so..that way you don't have to re-adjust them again later on when they finally settle, sincity's totally right.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 09:14 PM
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can't wait to see pics.
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Old Dec 28, 2007 | 10:03 PM
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I promise I will have pics up tomorrow...I think I still need to raise the back more...I cant even fit a finger between the tire and the fender...its a little slammed in the rear, raising it a 1/4 inch should be fine although I know when it settles it will drop a little more.

First of all I am really happy I went with Coilovers. So far I have all 4 coilovers set on Medium which is level 6...it drives AMAZING!. Body roll has gone down by like 80% and the car response alot better when switching lanes on highways. The ride quality is still really good considering they are set on level 6...Later on ill will probably bring them down to level 3 for a little more comfort but its not bad at all at the current setting. When going over large bumps you do feel the car a little more harsh but then again I have them set on level 6...I cant imagine how it would drive on level 12 whch is the highest. I am sure that level should only be used for track use and not street driving. I will have alot of pics up tomorrow.

You will love them Rehab!
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 07:35 AM
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I also ordered a set of the Tanabe's from L-tuned's groupbuy (still waiting on them to ship). Looking forward to seeing pics and other recommendations for settings!
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Old Dec 29, 2007 | 10:04 AM
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Here is the link to the thread I made...It has pics of the install
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...23#post3155723
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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finally got the coil overs in here are the pics, sorry but not a great photographer.

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The drop is at factory recommended settings. The AFS light did come on , but working on correcting that.
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 08:39 PM
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Yeah you went with a much more conservative drop. Still looks great though...At what level did you put your coilovers to?
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Old Jan 11, 2008 | 08:57 PM
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SLAM IT! lol jk its a clean drop
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 05:24 AM
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winter in chicago is not the time to go low. But in the spring it will go lower. I set my coils to medium six. Iceman is right they feel more sporty than stock, but i had the luxury package so i can't compare it to the sport suspension. The body roll is pretty much eliminated especially on exit ramps. I had h and r coilovers in my audi s4 and these are way softer feel, not alot of harsh jarring over bumps.
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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slam it more!!!
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Old Jan 12, 2008 | 12:14 PM
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I still have mine set on 6 and LOVE it. I haven't even tried them on level 1 which am sure will feel like a riding on a cloud.
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