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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:14 AM
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This is a great deal....let's get this going.

Unless someone can get me Mark's Koni's for the same price



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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:41 AM
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yeah, great deal

can't believe people buy that Tokico/Tein crap over these

you can certainly go lower than 25.5", you just shouldn't ...

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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:50 AM
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Originally Posted by TeamRX8
you can certainly go lower than 25.5", you just shouldn't ...
BTW What/where/how is your perscribe method of measuring this.
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 08:16 AM
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Polak, are the KW's the sportiest suspension for our cars right now, or just the best bang for your buck??
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by morkusyambo
Polak, are the KW's the sportiest suspension for our cars right now, or just the best bang for your buck??
Depends how you define sporties, on paper they will translate to be the best performing coilover system in the high end range, however there is an even higher range thats much more aggressive, but they cost $3700-$5000 and since you didn't know the difference between a top hat and a sway bar you personally probably would not be able to take advantage of a system price in this range.

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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 10:09 AM
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Originally Posted by PoLaK
Depends how you defind sporties, on paper they will translate to be the best performing coilover system in the high end range, however there is an even higher range thats much more aggressive, but they cost $3700-$5000 and since you didn't know the difference between a top hat and a sway bar you personal would probably would not be able to take advantage of a system price in this range.
Touche....If I ever track the car, it will only be once or twice, so what is the advantage of this system on the street over koni yellows w/RB springs and sways??

Oh, I forgot to mention I read the article you prescribed, and I will have someone knowledgeable helping me with tuning.

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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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so how much better would this system be over some koni yellows w/RB springs and sways??
Infinatly, you just have to be good enough of a driver to harness its entire potential.
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Theoretically speaking...How much lateral grip do you suppose our cars could generate on a skidpad w/this system, some upgraded sways, and wider tyres?? Anyone?
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by morkusyambo
Theoretically speaking...How much lateral grip do you suppose our cars could generate on a skidpad w/this system, some upgraded sways, and wider tyres?? Anyone?
I believe it was McCall who posted he got 1.10g with a set of RT615s in 275/35/18 I know he had sways im unsure if he had a non-stock suspension but you can expect to see those kinds of numbers and higher on a track/course with a properally setup combination of what you just mentioned.
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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You aren't stopping the gb at 10, correct?

We just need 10 to get it going, yes?
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by success07
You aren't stopping the gb at 10, correct?

We just need 10 to get it going, yes?
This is correct, potentially the price would be cheaper if it went over 10, hell if you have $20,000 to throw down you could probably sell these for a profit, however i do not have 20,000 nor am willing to assume the risk.

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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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This is extremely tempting.
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:43 PM
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Polak, How would you compare this system to the Tociko D-specs??
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 12:46 PM
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the d-specs are just shocks, these are full coilovers, you should compare these with HKS Hipermaxes, JIC (forget the name), Tein Flexes. And im tempted into getting thsee myself.
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:06 PM
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so how are they compared to those mentioned above^^^
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 01:41 PM
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Let's put it this way...I have JIC's on the car....and I like them.

I have a fried with the KW's on his STI...that I drove before and after the coilovers...and the KW's are awesome.

I'm still buying a set....so that might help you decide.

I wish I had the 5K for what I'd like to buy...but I have to feed my family before the car
Old Mar 5, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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so how are they compared to those mentioned above^^^
Like anything the driver make the biggest difference, but put it this way "TECHNICALLY" nothing touches these coilovers short of going to koni 2812s or moton clubsports which can range $3800-$5000.

PS your username causes alot of problems when trying to quote you.

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Old Mar 5, 2007 | 04:22 PM
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https://www.rx8club.com/showpost.php...23&postcount=7

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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:21 PM
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bump for a good deal

and a question, i have been considering the tein flexes, someone tell me what specifically makes these better or more effective.

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Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:25 PM
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I'm feeling kinda lonely on this list...need some help to spend my tax refund

These are a great coilover ....especially at this price
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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im interested but im not sold yet, sell me
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:29 PM
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Your girl/boy ( everyone pick the one that applies) friend will pleasure you for 3 days if you install these coilovers

They are that cool......
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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comon feras if you buy flexs I wont install em for you adding to the cost of buying an inferior product, if your worried about too many options for adjustment you'll have me who will be posting the "best performace" settings possible so you need not really worry.
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:33 PM
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Come on Feras...."you know you want it"
Old Mar 6, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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These are superior coilovers at an amazing price. There's not anything I've seen, technically, that can touch them for anywhere near this money.

Those that want to tune their track performance to the 'neth' degree should be all over these. A great GB opportunity - go for it


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