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Old Dec 5, 2011, 05:59 PM
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how did you like the ride? if u dont mind, how much did it cost u?
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Love the ride. Best mod on my car currently PM'd you.
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how much did it cost you? is it so much more expensive than a tein flex?
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I just want to know cause i'm planning to get tein flex on my car.
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If you get Tein's make sure it's their the Mono Flex. A monotube damper is, in my opinion, better than a twin tube in most applications.

As far as pricing, Tein's will probably run you around 2k, Ohlins a smidge over 3k.
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thanks man. how low did you drop yours? and what size are your rims? it looks really nice.
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Wheels are 18x10 with a 25 offset on 265/35/18 tires. I'll measure the ride height tomorrow, since I've made some changes since they were first put on.
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That is good that you like them. I have a brand new set for my IX that I am debating on keeping them or selling them.
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Why do you want to sell them?
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I just had major back surgery and don't know if I want to take any chances of my back going bad again due to racing.
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Originally Posted by ExtremeDSM
I just had major back surgery and don't know if I want to take any chances of my back going bad again due to racing.
Sorry to hear that bud.
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Originally Posted by davey111483
how low did you drop yours?
Finally went out and measured the ride height. I'm around 25.5" from the ground to the fenders. Slightly different on each corner (although all near 25.5") due to corner balancing the car to get a even cross weight.

In the pictures that were posted though, I believe I was at 25" flat. Had to raise it because I was scrapping too much and honestly felt it was too low for autox.
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Thanks dude. Checked some ohlins coilovers and they were in the 3300-3500 range. Expensive!
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Originally Posted by 4B11AWD
Finally went out and measured the ride height. I'm around 25.5" from the ground to the fenders. Slightly different on each corner (although all near 25.5") due to corner balancing the car to get a even cross weight.
Can you recommend a particular brand of adjustable end-link? I only needs fronts right now.
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Originally Posted by davey111483
Thanks dude. Checked some ohlins coilovers and they were in the 3300-3500 range. Expensive!
You get what you pay for in suspension!


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