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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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Helix dna race installed....

Had them installed, aligned, and corner weighted today. These are by far the best mod i have done. A cusco 23mm rear swaybar was done also. Car feels rock solid now. I would have to give two thumbs up on these coilovers and you cant beat the price. Car also rides much better than the stock mr suspension. It brought a smile to my face i will post up a pic of how the car sits later. Big thanks to gruppe-s for gettting my the coilovers out next day air.
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Old Aug 14, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Give me a test ride! Lol, I want these coil overs.
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 06:19 AM
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Originally Posted by 2StepsAhead
Give me a test ride! Lol, I want these coil overs.

just let me know. i am in northern jersey about 15 min. from the lincoln tunnel.
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Old Aug 15, 2006 | 09:22 PM
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how much u get em for?
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Old Aug 16, 2006 | 05:25 AM
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how much u get em for?
999 from gruppe-s
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Old Aug 19, 2006 | 06:41 PM
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They're good in stock!

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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 06:40 AM
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heres some pics of how the car sits now. IMO its the perfect drop

https://www.evolutionm.net/forums/sh...d.php?t=218622
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 09:30 AM
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Car does look better than stock stands.... How's the overall change in feel? Any changes in driving characteristics? Oversteer/understeer/more neutral?
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 11:14 AM
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Car does look better than stock stands.... How's the overall change in feel? Any changes in driving characteristics? Oversteer/understeer/more neutral?
the car is more nuetral now. Doesnt push as hard in turns and has far better turn in. It rides better than stock. I love the coilovers, especially for the money

camber

front -2.5
rear -1.5
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 02:12 PM
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I see.... I guess you are shooting for AUTOX.... That is just too much negative camber for the street... Let us know how you perform in AUTOX.....
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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That camber set up is fine for the streets, ran Evo with those settings for over a year no issues.
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 10:36 PM
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I see.... I guess you are shooting for AUTOX.... That is just too much negative camber for the street... Let us know how you perform in AUTOX.....
The camber from the drivers side of the car actually looks really good for daily driving.

Nice ride
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 11:05 PM
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sorry to split hairs but aren't these actually the Helix RNA coilovers then?
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by hokiruu
sorry to split hairs but aren't these actually the Helix RNA coilovers then?
The RNA coilovers have a superior piston design, much stiffer springs, and cost about double that of the RNA. The RNA's are much better suited for mostly track use, whereas the DNA's are suited for mostly street use with light track time. The real value of the DNA's is the fact that you are getting an excellent street / mild track coilover for under $1000 that is comparable to the JDM brands that go for about $1500. The majority of track only suspension is far too stiff for the daily driver and designed specifically for race tires.

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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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Thanks Gary.
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