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      08-11-2014, 06:53 PM   #89
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I want see pics of the new design. I have been trying to order H&R coilovers but they are 8+ weeks behind on order. I might order these if they go lower than before.
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      08-12-2014, 12:28 PM   #90
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      08-12-2014, 01:54 PM   #91
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      08-12-2014, 02:36 PM   #92
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Good enough for me, ordered a set this morning.

No gap in front correct?
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      08-13-2014, 11:31 AM   #93
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Good enough for me, ordered a set this morning.

No gap in front correct?
Not much at all. It's what I was looking for. Only issue I have is trying to get rid of some suspension noises up front.
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Yea originally I had some noises because there was not enough pre-load on the springs, but the current noises are likely from the adjustable camber/pillow ball mounts or worn bushings. Haven't narrowed it down yet though. It's only up front though and I'm at 93k
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Size of the wheels?
Does it go lower?

Hows the ride quality?
Price?

Cars looks nice btw
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      08-13-2014, 11:25 PM   #97
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Yea originally I had some noises because there was not enough pre-load on the springs, but the current noises are likely from the adjustable camber/pillow ball mounts or worn bushings. Haven't narrowed it down yet though. It's only up front though and I'm at 93k
Check few things.

- Make sure the bolts on the camber plate is tight.

- Load the springs about 1/8 of inch, so they dont move around.

- Check the endlink tension and the nuts. Make sure it's adjusted while the car is loaded.

Give us a call if you have any other questions regarding the suspension.
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Foud out earlier these wont be in until sept. 11.

The waiting game begins. ..
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      09-11-2014, 12:18 PM   #99
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Anyone experienced, done any track time/auto x with these, just wondering how they will hold up to significant heat/work.
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Still waiting on the coilovers! Ordered august 12th!
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Started coilover install today. Having some clearance issues with top strut brace and top of strut adjustment knob. Any thoughts?
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Started coilover install today. Having some clearance issues with top strut brace and top of strut adjustment knob. Any thoughts?
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Hows the ride quality?
Price?

Cars looks nice btw
Thanks! I don't know if I can go much lower. I'm running 18" wheels. The ride is good, pretty stiff with it this low. It definitely rides better when the dampening is adjusted, but it seems to me its too bouncy almost, likely because of the spring rate.

I did take them to a track weekend earlier this year and they were phenomenal other than the limited travel.
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To everyone with new version of these, note that you have to reuse the round spacer off of your factory suspension and add it on top of the new coilovers, this will help with the factory strut brace clearance I am having issue above and gap wont be as big as pictured above.

I am currently working with Ray from Sonic Tuning on a solution due to that there is still a small clearance issue.
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To everyone with new version of these, note that you have to reuse the round spacer off of your factory suspension and add it on top of the new coilovers, this will help with the factory strut brace clearance I am having issue above and gap wont be as big as pictured above.

I am currently working with Ray from Sonic Tuning on a solution due to that there is still a small clearance issue.
I just bought a set, but will install when it starts getting warm again. Keep us inform on a solution
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in for pics of the newest version at its lowest setting!! please keep us posted
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I will set it on lowest setting tomorrow and take a pic for you guys
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I will set it on lowest setting tomorrow and take a pic for you guys
Thanks man please keep us posted. If you do this for us you get TWO e-hugs! ✌
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