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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
You're def asking all the right questions.

That's one of the areas being tested and evaluated on several cars right now. Keep in mind we're still in R & D mode.

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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:20 PM
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As my Opinion. i think Coil over is better than Air when you are riding. the car height will always look the same.
Best from air is that air can go high and low when ever you want. but the quality of the ride is really bad. . It depends on what you are looking for. all matter is that you like it or not.
BTW. I'm on BCR COIL and daily with my ride.

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Old Feb 12, 2011 | 01:46 PM
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Is Tein Flex Coilovers any good? Can it go low? What is the most comfortable Coilovers or Air that is equivalent or can beat the stock Lexus ride quality?

I heard Air ride are really bouncy. Coilovers and Air - Can anyone tell me how the comfort is for them? (include brands)

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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by silvciv888
is this the infamous dpkdavid w/ the sweet green coupe on sprint harts?
haha I dont know about Infamous but yeah thats me.


I am in the process of pricing out a uas/kyb setup. if I can get it with in what I feel is reasonable to spend on my daily Ill get it if not I am going with the LP's for now. Well see what I wind up doing to this car. I told myself I would slow down on car stuff this year not start on another haha.
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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this is good info
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Old Feb 13, 2011 | 07:50 PM
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i just installed some Bilsteins sports and UAS.
feels great now! very sporty. stiff too.
and i ride low so this is great.

i used to have oem shocks with UAS
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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Alright I have sold my stance n about to go to air b4 summer. Cups are a bit too expensive for me.. Wish I could tho :/
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DPK*David
haha I dont know about Infamous but yeah thats me.


I am in the process of pricing out a uas/kyb setup. if I can get it with in what I feel is reasonable to spend on my daily Ill get it if not I am going with the LP's for now. Well see what I wind up doing to this car. I told myself I would slow down on car stuff this year not start on another haha.
i really dig that car. actually, i like the dpk cars. what does dpk, ats, etc stand for anyways? i read up on you guys off stickydiljoe.
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Old Feb 14, 2011 | 01:47 PM
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I was about to go on coils, but there is NO way I could drive slammed. Quite honestly, if you're baling, go for a quality cup kit. Better handling, and the convenience of lift.
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Old Jun 19, 2011 | 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by RMMGS4
I'm in the process of installing a Newly designed cup kit that will be configuarable to fit some of the more popular coilovers on the market.


The product is still in development so I'm not at liberty to talk about it until it's released for production. My car is one of several NorCal member cars that have volunteered to beta test this new cup kit that was designed and built in NorCal. Expectations are this kit will rival Roberta cups both in stroke, quality and price.

I'll be running on BC Coilovers, Swift Springs and Cups front and rear.

Handling and ride height control= No bouncing around on too soft bags when riding low and still have adjustable damping and selectable spring rates to suit my personal requirements and lastly just enough ground clearance capability to clear most driveways.

Cant do all that with just bags or coilovers. Thats the best of both worlds to me.

So enough of the teasing, I 'll post a new thread with details of this set up before the end of March. In the mean time, please don't pm me for information as again, I am not able to talk specific details about it, such as price, design, etc.

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Whats the word glen my friend.... I called up platinum VIP, which said I would have to bring them the car and have the rear redegreed for their cups to fit on the rear of a 2nd gen GS. Not driving to cali, so I need a work around. Hopefully it will be in the vain of this....

http://www.vipstylecars.com/forums/s...ad.php?t=24443

I'll wait on ya glen,
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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by pilotgsb
Air or Coils
wat yall think
i know there are hella thread out there like this
but none of them actually argure on there which is better air or coil
they just go over the facts
baiscally my cousin has an eclass n says he cant do anything but go on air
where as im on stance coils
people say its more hard core if your on coils
but u get better ride with air n considerd true VIP??
so wat justifies on or the other MOre than one or the other lol
wats ur guys arguments????
ever thought of getting best of both worlds.. Coil over with bag over it.. there is lots of advanages..

AirREX Air Suspension specializes in Coil over bag systems

http://www.facebook.com/AirRexAirSuspension
http://airrex-usa.com/
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Old Jul 26, 2011 | 01:03 PM
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I've had several cars on air, what does it typically cost in parts to do air on a GS?
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Old Sep 29, 2011 | 11:44 PM
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Just Finsihed installing the AIRREX Air over set up on a GS350

Kit is awsome and it still rides like a coil over and not soft..

http://www.airsociety.net/forums/sho...7483#post17483

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