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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by BPacak
looks damn good.
i see you're on stock ss/tc rims.
what tires/coils are you running?
did you have to roll the fenders?
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 12:36 AM
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he has the ksports
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 12:42 AM
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i guess i thought you could just twist the rings and lower the spring, but you have to twist the strut to raise it into the spring?
the rings are to compress the spring(to change rebound? or to stiffen) not for lowering purposes

thats how it should be, dialing in coilovers would be such a breeze but thats not the case




the only system that would work with out removing the bottom is if its some type of gas powered pump thing, the would be no threads just pressure like a air bag system

Hey Randy get an airbag system that will be stiff enough for track but drops ya like static

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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 07:11 AM
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As much as I want coilovers...***** confusing me (I'm sure if I read up on it, it's really not, but I haven't). I'll just have to wait and see what Powell has for springs before I commit to anything.
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 09:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DSmastery
the rings are to compress the spring(to change rebound? or to stiffen) not for lowering purposes

thats how it should be, dialing in coilovers would be such a breeze but thats not the case




the only system that would work with out removing the bottom is if its some type of gas powered pump thing, the would be no threads just pressure like a air bag system

Hey Randy get an airbag system that will be stiff enough for track but drops ya like static

Do they have those....or better yet do they have those that can fit our car??
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 11:21 AM
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Originally Posted by alerosaint
Do they have those....or better yet do they have those that can fit our car??
a custom setup from AirLift maybe

the cruze had a custom kit made for it, that yellow one with the blue rims.

i think i saw that in a video
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 02:46 PM
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yeah im on ksports with 225 40 18, i can still go lower but ive been lazy haha. and no i didnt have to roll my fenders.
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Old Jun 29, 2012 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by BPacak
yeah im on ksports with 225 40 18, i can still go lower but ive been lazy haha. and no i didnt have to roll my fenders.
car looks damn good.
thanks for the info.
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Old Jul 12, 2012 | 06:54 PM
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blew a shock on my stance's
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Old Jul 14, 2012 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by BPacak
ksport

can go alot lower in the front and thinking about taking out the lock rings in the rear


YES! That is the ride height I want !
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Old Jul 22, 2012 | 08:18 PM
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Okay so im finally looking to switch over to coilovers in a week or two. Ive been searching around and comparing, im looking to go as low as i can (locking rings out and all). My budget is right around $1k
should i go with Ksport Kontrol's , BC Racing, B&G or D2's

This is how it currently sits

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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 09:02 AM
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what set is good for track use? autox and or drag?
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DSmastery
a custom setup from AirLift maybe

the cruze had a custom kit made for it, that yellow one with the blue rims.

i think i saw that in a video
They do but the rear kit dont work with the SS becuase of the rear caliper
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Old Jul 27, 2012 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by alerosaint
They do but the rear kit dont work with the SS becuase of the rear caliper
**** makes no sense why they say that.
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 01:00 AM
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Originally Posted by 1slobalt12
Okay so im finally looking to switch over to coilovers in a week or two. Ive been searching around and comparing, im looking to go as low as i can (locking rings out and all). My budget is right around $1k
should i go with Ksport Kontrol's , BC Racing, B&G or D2's
theres a group buy from thmotorsports right now, brand new BC’s for 899 shipped. I have a set and theyre nezzzz
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Old Jul 28, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1slobalt12
Okay so im finally looking to switch over to coilovers in a week or two. Ive been searching around and comparing, im looking to go as low as i can (locking rings out and all). My budget is right around $1k
should i go with Ksport Kontrol's , BC Racing, B&G or D2's

This is how it currently sits

Ksport and D2 will get you the lowest. With a lip kit I doubt you will be able to max out the Ksports, you probably wont need to take out the locking ring.
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Old Aug 7, 2012 | 10:37 AM
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Originally Posted by znew
blew a shock on my stance's
How did this happen cause I just got my stance a week ago
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Old Aug 8, 2012 | 09:55 PM
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Ended up going with ksports just waiting on them to come in now
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Old Aug 17, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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Which coils do you recommend. Im looking at ksports or stance which do you recommend and why. Plan on buying some 17x9.5 +30 in the winter time wondering what you guys recommend
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Old Aug 18, 2012 | 11:11 AM
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Well after having issues with two nuts that wouldnt come off i got the coilovers installed and lowered pretty much all the way. The rides really rough but thats to be expected. Ill take some pics if it stop raining
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Switt23
Ksport Pros. Up 3 threads on the front, lock rings removed on the rear.



looks dope
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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Stance GR+ seems to have the best looking drop. How is the ride compared to the others? Then again, there's the dope SS/TC above my post.
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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Megan Racing with all lock rings in front/rear and 205/60/15 Goodyear Eagle GT's on 15" Sport Edition CE's... obviously rides stiffer than stock but now that i've dialed in the dampening it's not too bad. low enough for me around where i live though, i love these wheels but just wish they were 17's and i bet they would look sick. but here's some pics...





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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:08 PM
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How do the D2 Racing compare with the BC coilovers?
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Old Sep 3, 2012 | 11:14 PM
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Just an FYI, the BC rear shock will bottom out if you use a stance rear spring... Lol
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