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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 03:25 AM
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Well after a lot of reading and looking around, I think i have narrowed it down to what i will need to install coil overs and be able to adjust the toe, and camber so im not chewing up tires. So to double check my order list is right or if there is anything else i should get in addition. That would be greatly appreciated.
What im looking to get is:
Powered by Max coilovers, they have built in -2 degrees of camber.
SPL or SPC front a arm have not decided yet leaning towards the SPL
Eibachs rear camber arm
Battle Version rear toe links
And SPL lockout washers or make my own.
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 08:00 AM
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You read a lot , you seems like you haven't read much
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 12:07 PM
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..... what made you want those coilovers..... spl makes nice stuff id go with them....
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 12:23 PM
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those must be those new coilovers with built in camber.
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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How exactly do you plan to "do coilovers"?
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Old Sep 9, 2012 | 01:16 PM
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 350zjason350z
..... what made you want those coilovers..... spl makes nice stuff id go with them....
+1 for SPL.
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:32 PM
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He's talking about the gtfactory coil overs they do say on the site something about adjustable at the top mount .... I didn't think you could adjust camber there from what. I was told with our cars ... Those coil overs are all bliinged out in gold ....
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 08:44 PM
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It doesn't sound too comfortable... Probably easier to "do exhaust"
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How exactly do you plan to "do coilovers"?
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Old Sep 10, 2012 | 09:21 PM
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It doesn't sound too comfortable... Probably easier to "do exhaust"
2.25 to 2.5 ID on the typical coilover spring, much better fit than the typucal 4 inch exhaust tip.
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Old Sep 11, 2012 | 08:19 AM
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Old Sep 12, 2012 | 05:56 AM
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By do coilovers i simply meant put coliovers on myself. After more reading i have re evaluated my decision on coilover choice. I still like the spl a arms, spc rear camber arm, toe bolts. As far as coilover now i have been looking into kw variant 2 or 3 because i have read good things about them and Bilstein PSS9 because my dad had some in his rx8 and it rode pretty nice. And all this is a learning experience for me so please excuse my ignorance. I am more familiar with body work.
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I might sell my blistien pss8 soon if I upgrade
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Originally Posted by brandon kak
By do coilovers i simply meant put coliovers on myself. After more reading i have re evaluated my decision on coilover choice. I still like the spl a arms, spc rear camber arm, toe bolts. As far as coilover now i have been looking into kw variant 2 or 3 because i have read good things about them and Bilstein PSS9 because my dad had some in his rx8 and it rode pretty nice. And all this is a learning experience for me so please excuse my ignorance. I am more familiar with body work.
KW coilovers is the way to go. KW has the best material construction quality of any coilover kit that I've seen. They built everything in house instead of outsourced like a lot of other companies. And they are made out of T304 stainless to prevent corrosion/rust. Here is the kicker, they are the OE supllier to Eibach and all the AMG cars. They also come with life time warranty I can't find any excuse not to go with KW if you want great quality and handling for your car. Let me know if you have any questions
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by brandon kak
By do coilovers i simply meant put coliovers on myself. After more reading i have re evaluated my decision on coilover choice. I still like the spl a arms, spc rear camber arm, toe bolts. As far as coilover now i have been looking into kw variant 2 or 3 because i have read good things about them and Bilstein PSS9 because my dad had some in his rx8 and it rode pretty nice. And all this is a learning experience for me so please excuse my ignorance. I am more familiar with body work.
As long as your not trying to dump it to the ground , you will be happy as hell with KW. SPL is also great stuff and highly recommended , I have everything from them on my car.
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Old Sep 13, 2012 | 04:30 PM
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username include the word "kak".

not sure if funny or fail.

We should gang together and decide.
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 07:40 AM
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SPL definitely makes some high quality suspension components for the car. However, if it's not within your budget, CUSCO also makes a great camber a-arm:



The Cusco allows approximately 1 - 1.25 degrees of adjustment and it comes with a special rubber bushing to minimize noise.

-Frank
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Old Sep 15, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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I'd take the SPL rear camber arms over the spc. Battle version is a pretty cheap alternative too.
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