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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 07:15 PM
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believe what you will, Psychofant.
I think the word you're looking for is "sycophant."

FWIW, I think it's great that someone is offering a suspension sustem for the Evo that does NOT rely on coilovers. Those of us who live in the northeastern USA or eastern Canada (like me) simply can't use coilovers on a daily-driven car. Coilovers might work fine on smooth, dry southern California roads...but not on the salt, sleet, and pot-hole encrusted minefields that pass for "roads" around here.

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Old Jun 15, 2005 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by Kayaalp
I think the word you're looking for is "sycophant."
Yes, that is the correct spelling, thank you.
Old Jun 15, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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So am I. A look through john's rose colored glasses would be entertaining.
This post was thoughtless done in haste and in bad taste. John I'm sorry if I offended you. But you know how testy I get when people call me a liar.

I also think the idea was conveyed that RRE doesn't continue to support my car, or that I don't support RRE, this is not true. RRE has been and will continue to be a great resource for all things EVO (or DSM Mazda 323awd/suitcase car...etc...) If you note in my sig...Keeping it alive...RRE. The shop has always been avalible when either they do the work or they let me work on my own car....(they just lock me in overnight lol)

Sorry for any misunderstanding
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 01:24 AM
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Hey Robi,

Do you do anything different with MRs? I guess what I'm asking is about the springs. Works is the only one that makes spring specifically for the Bilsteins (the rears are the same, but the fronts are different, right?). WHich ones do you use and/or have you tried the Works? Thanks.
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 05:13 AM
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I think works uped the spring rate on the front for the MR package. the GT's already had a high enough spring rate imo ymmv
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 08:48 AM
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I got a question to the tuner:


why use Espelir GT spring and not any other? Is there any reason for it?

also, many ppl say a putting drop spring on stock shock will decrease its life, do you agree ?


thank you
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by atlvalet
Hey Robi,

Do you do anything different with MRs? I guess what I'm asking is about the springs. Works is the only one that makes spring specifically for the Bilsteins (the rears are the same, but the fronts are different, right?). WHich ones do you use and/or have you tried the Works? Thanks.
Rear is different. MR uses the Evo 7 Specific springs according to the UK lads.

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Old Jun 16, 2005 | 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by WhosEVO
I got a question to the tuner:


why use Espelir GT spring and not any other? Is there any reason for it?

also, many ppl say a putting drop spring on stock shock will decrease its life, do you agree ?


thank you
This I would love to know also
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 12:25 PM
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Can't speak for Robi and my knowledge is limited but I can tell you that Espelir's are very high quality springs. The GT works great because it's a stiff progressive spring that gives your car a great center of gravity and increases grip and responsiveness. Bottom line, my EVO handles much better with them--Im taking turns at 90 that I could only take at 80 before.

The bump steer, bushings, and swaybar are key parts of the setup.

Yes, your stock dampers will wear out sooner, but IMO who cares. Maybe I'll get MR Bilsteins when they do, or maybe I'll upgrade to JIC FLTA2s or DMS50s.
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 03:09 PM
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Simple math the GT's had both the highest total spring rate and the widest split front to rear (at the time we started testing) with the rear heavier. Since we set out to optimize the road racing handling we started with them..the fact that the street ride due to the progressive portion of the coil is MUCH improved was just a nice side benefit.
Old Jun 16, 2005 | 05:51 PM
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Robi, you definitely know your stuff.
Old Jun 19, 2005 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Kayaalp
I think the word you're looking for is "sycophant."
FWIW, I think it's great that someone is offering a suspension sustem for the Evo that does NOT rely on coilovers. Those of us who live in the northeastern USA or eastern Canada (like me) simply can't use coilovers on a daily-driven car. Coilovers might work fine on smooth, dry southern California roads...but not on the salt, sleet, and pot-hole encrusted minefields that pass for "roads" around here.

Emre

you do have to admit though that "psychophant" is both coy and obtuse....
Would be a GREAT band name!

Percy
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