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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 08:03 PM
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how low does this car look? what suspension do you guys think can achieve this look?
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 08:56 PM
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With dubs you don't need much of a drop to make it look low (1-1.5").
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Old Jun 14, 2002 | 09:17 PM
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which would give me the most comfortable ride, l-tuned, eibach/bilstein, h&r/bilstien?
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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 03:26 PM
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Since it's a showcar, I'd assume it probably has some sort of coilover setup, but that's just an assumption.

The best overall setup that I have experienced is the Eibach/Bilstein. If affordable for you (I don't know what you have in your pocket), you might consider a coilover setup like Bilstein or Tein.

How would you like your GS to handle? How do you drive the majority of the time?
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Old Jun 15, 2002 | 10:08 PM
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im not really looking to improve performance or lose any performance. i want to keep it feeling as stock as possible while achieving the desired drop.
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 08:06 AM
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That's a first. Don't you geet that squishy feel in the suspension when driving over road transitions?

You know, it's at that point when the GS feels like a basketball.
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 10:25 AM
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GSonDUBS, I think your best bet would to go with the Tein "FLEX'' Coilovers.... Fully Adjustable...... Height and damping....
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 12:29 PM
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GSonDUBS, I think your best bet would to go with the Tein "FLEX'' Coilovers.... Fully Adjustable...... Height and damping....
And about the most expensive option too.
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 12:56 PM
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But the best.........
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 06:53 PM
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Hey Syph:

How much is that coilover setup going for these days? Who offers the best price?
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 07:24 PM
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Steve Ganz does, your looking in the $1300 price range from wut I understand.
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 07:45 PM
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Something around those #'s.....
Steve just shipped mine out on Friday.... He can get them with no prob.... Those were the easiest parts I ever got from him. Send him a PM..... "SUPRATRD"
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 10:01 PM
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That guy probably has H & R Springs. I'd go with L-Tuned springs and shocks. I couldn't ask for a nicer ride.
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 10:11 PM
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"that guy" is AutoCouture...that's AutoCouture's show car in Japan and I KNOW it doesn't have H&R springs...and H&R springs will NOT give you that low of a ride. H&R coilovers will only now give you that low of a ride because they just released some new rear springs for the coilovers that lowers the rear end another inch (I know because I have them sitting right here in my house.)

The best bet is with the Tein FLEX. $1300 for quality coilovers is a smoking deal. Height adjustable so you NEVER have to settle for what the manufacturer "thinks" is low enough. Springs/shocks will NOT get you that low unless you cut your springs...which is 110% GHETTO.
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Old Jun 16, 2002 | 10:31 PM
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What kind of cost are you looking at to install the Tien FLEX coilovers? Can I just order them through Steve and have them installed at a reputable chain wheel shop?

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