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Old 04-26-2008, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by macao_friend
Ah, I see. If they were longer, we can put them in the front, and have the **** inside the cabin...ghetto EDFC!

Can't wait for my set to get here some time next week!
LOL on the ghetto EDFC
Old 04-29-2008, 07:41 PM
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I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one enjoying these coilovers. I've had mine for 4 months now and still love them. Best bang for your buck!
Old 04-29-2008, 09:09 PM
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nice, i picked up some eibach rear camber kits to go in combo with these as i saw others were comboing them up.

also if you must have the lowest 350z/g35 on the market, myself and the other sellers can get you the shorter rear springs
Old 04-29-2008, 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by visionz
I'm glad to see that I'm not the only one enjoying these coilovers. I've had mine for 4 months now and still love them. Best bang for your buck!
They are cool. Great performance. But I am not liking the popping noise so much coming from the back upper mounts on the shocks (or so it seems). I have an 05 G35 coupe. If anyone can shed some insight on the popping noise on hard bumps (especially while the car is going downhill rather than up), please let me know how to fix it. We already tried putting some rubber gaskets around the pillow ball mount, because it seems only about half of the strut top hat is touching the mount at all times due to its flat shape. Obviously on a bump, the shock flexes the steel up to make full or partial contact with the strut top hat and makes a noise. This is our theory at least.
Old 04-30-2008, 04:02 AM
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pillowballs tend to make some noise, there is no way around it, no matter what the application.
Old 05-20-2008, 02:59 PM
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Ha! Adam, you guys carry these too?

You're going to be getting a lot of business from me it seems
Old 05-20-2008, 03:06 PM
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Old 05-21-2008, 09:31 AM
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I have the SPL PRO lower arms in the rear with Swift springs so would I be able to buy the shock and upper mount only for the rear?
Old 05-21-2008, 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
pillowballs tend to make some noise, there is no way around it, no matter what the application.
Yup, it seems that way, unfortunately. My rear Tein FLEX's make quite a bit of noise. It's annoying, but between the Vortech whine, fuel pump sound, exhaust, etc...whatever...
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Originally Posted by Triple8Sol
Yup, it seems that way, unfortunately. My rear Tein FLEX's make quite a bit of noise. It's annoying, but between the Vortech whine, fuel pump sound, exhaust, etc...whatever...

well atleast your car is quick!

you could have no supercharger..then you could wine about it not going fast enough must be quite a beast!
Old 06-04-2008, 12:46 PM
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sorry don't know if it's mentioned in the previous 10 pages, but around what drop range can you get with this kit? I'm only looking for 1". And I'm probably gonna get a rear camber kit. But wondering if front is necessary....

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Old 06-05-2008, 12:40 AM
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hey guys, I am gay and I like to suck A LOT!! I mean A LOT, do any of you have a problem with that?
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Originally Posted by AznSky
sorry don't know if it's mentioned in the previous 10 pages, but around what drop range can you get with this kit? I'm only looking for 1". And I'm probably gonna get a rear camber kit. But wondering if front is necessary....
an inch drop is easily achievable. Rear camber kit is highly recommended (we do the combo of coilovers + SPC rear camber/toe kit for $1150 shipped). You should be fine without worrying about the front camber kit unless you are running a very aggressive front wheel/tire combo
Old 06-16-2008, 12:35 PM
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Does anyone know what grade of aluminum the lower mounts are made from on these such as 7075 or 6061 and what hardness T-4, T-6?
Old 06-18-2008, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by t-350z
hey guys, I am gay and I like to suck A LOT!! I mean A LOT, do any of you have a problem with that?
I'm not gay.. but I like to be sucked.. you ever in 20147?

Drift update.. With the standard springs (not the optional updrade) these Coilovers are great!

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I'll be on Summit Point this weekend for some road racing.. so.. I should finally be able to report on them on track as well.

moer drifto shots here:

http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/i.../HIN_landover/
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Originally Posted by mdracer76
I'm not gay.. but I like to be sucked.. you ever in 20147?

Drift update.. With the standard springs (not the optional updrade) these Coilovers are great!



I'll be on Summit Point this weekend for some road racing.. so.. I should finally be able to report on them on track as well.

moer drifto shots here:

http://s266.photobucket.com/albums/i.../HIN_landover/
Love that pic!
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yes im going to have to agree...car looks awesome..looks like you did a great job behind the wheel too
Old 06-21-2008, 03:28 PM
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how does this suspension compare to the higher dollar suspensions? I am going to go forced induction and i dont want a suspension that isnt in par with the rest of my upgrades from the reviews you guys are giving it sounds great but im kind of skeptical because i was raised you get wat you pay for ?
Old 06-21-2008, 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by yellow005z
how does this suspension compare to the higher dollar suspensions? I am going to go forced induction and i dont want a suspension that isnt in par with the rest of my upgrades from the reviews you guys are giving it sounds great but im kind of skeptical because i was raised you get wat you pay for ?
if you have the money, i don't see why not get Zeal or Top Secret. The BC's are working out great for me though.
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Originally Posted by pavelpg
if you have the money, i don't see why not get Zeal or Top Secret. The BC's are working out great for me though.
From what Ive read, the Zeals are way to harsh for street driving.

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