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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 07:07 AM
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Originally posted by 350ZXTREME
So what's the recommendation? Tein basics or Tokico D-Spec with lowering springs or just join the $1500+ coilover club?
honestly....join the club///
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 08:12 AM
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or buy my Hotchkis springs ... I am joining the club
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 10:06 AM
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i agree...join the club, but the tein basics are very nice. i have installed them , and rode in a car with them. i recommend.


don't get the D-specs
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 10:13 AM
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Guys my car is FINALLY comig back to me...I'm picking it up either tomorrow or Friday. Brad is going to call me later. They put about 400 problem free miles on the car in the last week. He drove it in rush hour with no overheating issues. Drove it in the rain, hard, off boost, etc. ZERO issues. Chad we gonna have some work to do this weekend if you're down of course. Diff should be going on Saturday morning. After that its gauges, arms, toe bolts, and Blitz hose. Alignment to follow. Also ordering Cusco arms this weekend. I'm just going to risk it. Hell even if it is not completely back in specs it should be closer. Chad if you are still at work when I get back from Simi Valley I may stop by to see if you want to go for a ride.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 10:29 AM
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oh oh ... come to TJ and get me too ... riiiiight

I won't be there next week to see the car, as I will be in the great upper North aka Whistler/Blackcomb

However, if the car is still down at Chad's place on Sun when I get back from Big Bear ... I may just rollerblade on by to see this beast. (not really ... but I'd drive over)
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 10:45 AM
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Originally posted by JimRHIT
oh oh ... come to TJ and get me too ... riiiiight

I won't be there next week to see the car, as I will be in the great upper North aka Whistler/Blackcomb

However, if the car is still down at Chad's place on Sun when I get back from Big Bear ... I may just rollerblade on by to see this beast. (not really ... but I'd drive over)
It'll be Saturday actually....if it all. I work Sundays.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 10:55 AM
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btw ... you missed out on some good grub last night ... save for the gayness of us all ordering the exact same thing

and the 3.8L stroker 50psi greddy
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 11:09 AM
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I think we outta go back to Wings N Things next week . Since I ended up at Fusion at first .

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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 11:26 AM
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Hmm 50 PSI Greddy huh....Nah I dont believe it, Theres no way you guys orders the same thing...
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 02:01 PM
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For you Knight Rider fans (of which there are 3), I found this tech spec on KITT.....



KNIGHT INDUSTRIES TWO THOUSAND
------------------------------

VEHICLE TYPE: Front engine, rear wheel drive, two
passenger, two door coupe
DIMENSIONS: Wheel base(101 in.) Length(189.8 in.)
Width(72 in.) Height(37.2 in.)

ENGINE TYPE: Knight Industries turbojet with modified
afterburners

TRANSMISSION: 8 speed microprocessor turbodrive with auto
pilot(needs no driver)

STEERING: TYPE> Modified rack-and-pinion
TURN-CIRCLE> 2ft. with rocket assist
BRAKES: Type- Electromagnetic hyper-vacuum disc

CHASSIS/BODY-- TYPE>Unit construction
BODY MATERIAL>Classified(compound is
virtually indestructible)

PRICE NEW: $11,400,000 est.

ACCELERATION: 0-60mph>.2 seconds with power boosters
Standing 1/4 mile>4.286sec.@300mph
BRAKING: 14ft.(70-0 mph)
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 02:34 PM
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i am more a fan of hasslehoff than Kitt. but the ultimate machine is street hawk, the motorcycle.

remember that show?
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:18 PM
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OH YEAH

Jesse Mach was a motorcycle cop. I say was, because he had a bit of a run-in with some naughty men which resulted in his knee being busted up and his friend Marty being killed. He was destined to never ride a motorcycle again, but to be shunted into the Public Relations office where he would spend the rest of his life smiling at people.
That was until Norman Tutle came along. Norman was working on a government top-secret hush hush don?t even tell your mum or imaginary friend project called Street Hawk. Street Hawk is a state-of-the art combat motorcycle that goes really fast and has some nice weapons etc. etc. A bit like Knightrider, but on two wheels.
Jesse signs up for Operation Streethawk, they fix his flanged knee and he gets to ride a motorcycle again. But since it?s still hush hush, he still has to work in the Public Relations office at the local precinct. Jesse and Norman are complete opposites. Jesse is more of a bang-bang wallop bash type of guy who just wants to have a bit of fun, while Norman is more of a oh dear where have I left my slippers type of guy. Surprisingly between them they make a good team that battles against crime.
Street Hawk only managed to last one series, and I can remember watching it as a kid. I?m surprised it didn?t last longer as I thought it was waaay better than Knightrider, but obviously the powers-that-be decided that it wasn?t too popular. Shame.
I had been searching for the video for a long time without success, but eventually found out that it is still available, but only in the US. Problem being that I am in the UK with the PAL video format, and the US has NTSC. Seeing Street Hawk was my top priority so I have to take the plunge and buy myself a new VCR that was capable of playing NTSC tapes. It was a bit of an expense, but I don?t regret it for a moment.
Streethawk is as good today as it was those many years ago.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:41 PM
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You should all banned from posting for at least 30 minutes for even knowing any of this...
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:47 PM
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jim did you write that, or did you copy it from some a$$clown's webpage.

that is intense.


rob, have you ever heard of drift tech in vista?
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:53 PM
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Originally posted by protocav
jim did you write that, or did you copy it from some a$$clown's webpage.

that is intense.


rob, have you ever heard of drift tech in vista?
the name sound familiar why?
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 03:58 PM
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i am going to be putting some slightly softer springs on my coilovers, and being the rediculously **** person that i am, have decided on one specific brand of springs. this shop is only 1 of 3 authorized dealers in cali. i spoke with him on the phone, and i was very impressed with his knowledge, and courtiousness. ususlly the people at these shops are ******.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:01 PM
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Originally posted by protocav
i am going to be putting some slightly softer springs on my coilovers, and being the rediculously **** person that i am, have decided on one specific brand of springs. this shop is only 1 of 3 authorized dealers in cali. i spoke with him on the phone, and i was very impressed with his knowledge, and courtiousness. ususlly the people at these shops are ******.
I have a knack for remembering the Gomer shops very well so just saying that the name sounds familiar is a good thing. I can ask around tonight for you though...
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 04:06 PM
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OH dude I just checked out their webpage these guys were at the Mossy show. The guy with the white R33 GT-S
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 05:16 PM
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Originally posted by MIAPLAYA
OH dude I just checked out their webpage these guys were at the Mossy show. The guy with the white R33 GT-S

that's the shop. he told me he had an R32 and an R33. nice guy.
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Old Feb 16, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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Hey guys,

I want to have no body roll in my car. I am getting the Cusco sways. What else would be recommended? Tein basics or would I have to get something like the HKS 30 way coilover?

Thanks.

Brandon
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