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ridebmx · 08-03-2003, 01:58 AM

Heres a pic of one of the rears, I didnt get a chance to take a bunch of pictures, was more in the mood to drive it around. They are gp sports, the spring rates are pretty stiff, but i found it very streetable still. Maybe after time I will get sick of very stiff suspension, who knows

*Edit- Tryed linking the attachment as a picture, didnt work, One forum i went you could do it, was very handy, didnt have to click the attachment button

BEISSEN · 08-03-2003, 05:19 AM

Cant wait to see the finished product.How does it feel?What coilovers did you get?

ridebmx · 08-03-2003, 10:51 AM

It feels really nice, corners much better than before, now i need to get the rear adjustable arms, and i want some different wheels with better offsets, but those might wait untill all other suspension stuff is done and maybe just get spacers for now, the sunken look just hasnt grown on me, hell i dont think it grows on anyone. I believe the coils are the gt-four?? model, i thought i remembered seeing that on the box, anyhow the link for the coils are right here...

http://www.gpsports-na.com/suspension.htm

They arent dampening adjustable, but that option really wasnt an issue. I feel really happy with my purchase, and i live in a small rural area with no nearby autox, etc, so one setting is all i need. The closest track is probably atleast 3 hrs away

For the rear adjustable arms what you do guys recommend getting first, the toe correcting one, or the camber? I dont have the extra cash at hand for both, thanks

Drift Style S14 · 08-03-2003, 10:58 AM

I might be wrong about this but it said the spring rates were 10k/12k right? so that would mean those coil overs have a really rough ride? how are they when you drive over pot holes and bumps?

ridebmx · 08-03-2003, 11:12 AM

yes spring rates are correct, i do not try to drive over pot holes, when i see them i avoid them, and bad bumps suck, but like i said i live in a small rural town, i know all the roads, and where all the nasty spots are in the roads, I avoid them, its that simple, if you know there is going to be a 2 foot pothole, avoid it, right?

Dousan_PG · 08-03-2003, 11:16 AM

12/10 DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN HARSH!
it heavily depends on the valving!

Drift Style S14 · 08-03-2003, 12:39 PM

Dousan you lost me there guy, what do you mean it depends on the valving.

Dousan_PG · 08-03-2003, 12:42 PM

valving
the compression and rebound of the shock
if it is tuned well with the spring rate the coilvoer will ride very smooth

example: talking with benson and his 10/8 coilovers the valving is well matched, he said the coilovers are VERY streetable
nadine and her cuscos and LOTS of people i've talked w/ about cusco, VERY smooth
same goesfor HKS
same goes for Kei Office, talked with one guy with his XRs, said on the street, it was AWESOME. very streetable

coilovers heavily depend on valving.

look at HKS drag coilovers, its all about the valving! compression and rebound!

ridebmx · 08-03-2003, 01:57 PM

Yes they arent harsh, or atleast I dont think so, It does bounce alittle over some bumps, but im still playing with the settings to get them where i want them, my g/f doesnt mind driving and riding in it either, so i guess they cant be too harsh. Quick question, what are the extreme positive and neg of the spring tension adjustment, buy this i mean setting it really high, whats the main drawback, and then setting it very low, and again main draw back, thanks.

*Edit- One more quick question, anyone else have these or know anybody that does, I am just wondering if there are any problems that will arise in the future, thanks again

08-03-2003, 10:51 AM	#3
ridebmx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 41 Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It feels really nice, corners much better than before, now i need to get the rear adjustable arms, and i want some different wheels with better offsets, but those might wait untill all other suspension stuff is done and maybe just get spacers for now, the sunken look just hasnt grown on me, hell i dont think it grows on anyone. I believe the coils are the gt-four?? model, i thought i remembered seeing that on the box, anyhow the link for the coils are right here... http://www.gpsports-na.com/suspension.htm They arent dampening adjustable, but that option really wasnt an issue. I feel really happy with my purchase, and i live in a small rural area with no nearby autox, etc, so one setting is all i need. The closest track is probably atleast 3 hrs away For the rear adjustable arms what you do guys recommend getting first, the toe correcting one, or the camber? I dont have the extra cash at hand for both, thanks __________________ I like my car, you may not...You like your car, I may not...To each there own, right? waiting for the sunken look to be cool..lol

08-03-2003, 11:12 AM	#5
ridebmx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 41 Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yes spring rates are correct, i do not try to drive over pot holes, when i see them i avoid them, and bad bumps suck, but like i said i live in a small rural town, i know all the roads, and where all the nasty spots are in the roads, I avoid them, its that simple, if you know there is going to be a 2 foot pothole, avoid it, right? __________________ I like my car, you may not...You like your car, I may not...To each there own, right? waiting for the sunken look to be cool..lol

08-03-2003, 11:16 AM	#6
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	12/10 DOES NOT NECESSARILY MEAN HARSH! it heavily depends on the valving! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

08-03-2003, 12:42 PM	#8
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	valving the compression and rebound of the shock if it is tuned well with the spring rate the coilvoer will ride very smooth example: talking with benson and his 10/8 coilovers the valving is well matched, he said the coilovers are VERY streetable nadine and her cuscos and LOTS of people i've talked w/ about cusco, VERY smooth same goesfor HKS same goes for Kei Office, talked with one guy with his XRs, said on the street, it was AWESOME. very streetable coilovers heavily depend on valving. look at HKS drag coilovers, its all about the valving! compression and rebound! __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

08-03-2003, 01:57 PM	#9
ridebmx Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Michigan Age: 41 Posts: 379 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes they arent harsh, or atleast I dont think so, It does bounce alittle over some bumps, but im still playing with the settings to get them where i want them, my g/f doesnt mind driving and riding in it either, so i guess they cant be too harsh. Quick question, what are the extreme positive and neg of the spring tension adjustment, buy this i mean setting it really high, whats the main drawback, and then setting it very low, and again main draw back, thanks. Edit- One more quick question, anyone else have these or know anybody that does, I am just wondering if there are any problems that will arise in the future, thanks again __________________ I like my car, you may not...You like your car, I may not...To each there own, right? waiting for the sunken look to be cool..lol Last edited by ridebmx; 08-03-2003 at 02:00 PM..*

08-03-2003, 05:19 AM	#2
BEISSEN Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Woodbridge,VA Age: 42 Posts: 1,028 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Cant wait to see the finished product.How does it feel?What coilovers did you get?

08-03-2003, 10:58 AM	#4
Drift Style S14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ............ Age: 42 Posts: 602 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I might be wrong about this but it said the spring rates were 10k/12k right? so that would mean those coil overs have a really rough ride? how are they when you drive over pot holes and bumps?

08-03-2003, 12:39 PM	#7
Drift Style S14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ............ Age: 42 Posts: 602 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dousan you lost me there guy, what do you mean it depends on the valving.