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Old May 15, 2008 | 04:43 PM
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after waiting over 3 weeks for Tein's backorder log, i finally got my CS-T's and threw em on yesterday. i put them at about .5" (1/2") lower than my NF210's which i previously had on. if my calculations are correct, i still have at least another 1/2 to 3/4" of drop if needed when i get my rims. heres a couple pics






WITH NF210'S (before Tein's) You can hardly tell in the pics but the Tein's are lower. im sure ill go back in a week or two and "re-adjust" to go lower. didnt want to get too crazy.

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Old May 15, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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it looks freaking amazing now with stock wheels..

a job well done
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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:22 PM
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I definitely like the look, how is the ride?
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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:41 PM
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Give it a week or so, the springs need time to settle.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 05:46 PM
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white cars are always nice when lowered; almost like they are hovering the street. on the install.

adjusting lower is easy, DIY if i can, anyone can
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Old May 15, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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ill rock that with those wheels all day..sick car man..
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Old May 15, 2008 | 09:04 PM
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very nice looking drop.. now sell me your NF210s for cheap plz... :P
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Old May 15, 2008 | 09:08 PM
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who did the install? how much did it cost?
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Old May 15, 2008 | 09:29 PM
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with stock wheels that actually looks pretty damn good
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Old May 15, 2008 | 09:32 PM
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I like it with the stock wheels... What rims are you getting?
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Old May 15, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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Clean drop

How is your alignment? Any camber issues with the drop?
My Tein CST should be in soon as well, cant wait to lower it!

Congrats on the clean drop again

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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:19 PM
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Originally Posted by pkieu915
Clean drop

How is your alignment? Any camber issues with the drop?
My Tein CST should be in soon as well, cant wait to lower it!

Congrats on the clean drop again
You will encounter camber issues once you go lower than stock height. The lower you go, the more negative camber is induced. It's the natural geometry of our suspension. There are no camber kits to correct it unfortunately.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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so what are you gonna do with those beautiful stock rims? hehe they would look good on my 1st gen gs lol

but for real though, your car looks great.
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Old May 15, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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thank you all for your positive feedback on the pics!!! Heres a couple of your questions/comments right back at ya!!

Originally Posted by ISFTwins
I definitely like the look, how is the ride?
the ride is definately more harsh than my NF's used to be, but that was expected. i actually dont know what setting there on right now, so tomorrow morning ima check it out and mess with em.

Originally Posted by sush1a
very nice looking drop.. now sell me your NF210s for cheap plz... :P
i have someone waiting for me to ship him my NF's already!! sorry man.

Originally Posted by wowitztai
ill rock that with those wheels all day..sick car man..
im diggin the wheels too. ive always been partial to factory wheels on lowered cars. if the stockers look cool of coarse!! thanks for the input.
Originally Posted by I8ABMR
who did the install? how much did it cost?
i got a name and number from another CL member about a place that could put em on for $150 bucks. the place is called MusicBox in So. El Monte here in So*Cal. He did a good job and will readjust the height/settings for $35 if i ever need to.
Originally Posted by vietdeluxx
I like it with the stock wheels... What rims are you getting?
ive decided the wheels im gonna get but havent ordered them yet. when i do, apparently it could be 4-8 weeks for them to be made and shipped from Japan. i dont want to give it away, but ive seen a dope LS460L with the same wheels but 22's. never seen a 3GS. def not chrome, i can guarantee that!!
Originally Posted by flipside909
You will encounter camber issues once you go lower than stock height. The lower you go, the more negative camber is induced. It's the natural geometry of our suspension. There are no camber kits to correct it unfortunately.
this is def true. i did get more camber when i put the Tein's on, simply because i went lower. i cannot believe no one has made a Camber Kit for this car yet!!! is anyone on here know anyone who can make it??? i mean come on, doesnt it just need to be an adjustable "turnbuckle" type rod with two bearings on the end of it!!?? Some one can fabricate one im sure of it.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 12:15 AM
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Looking good.. I'm glad you like the service provided by Tommy @ musicbox.
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