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Old 09-11-2011, 02:01 PM
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hello, can you take a sideview picture of it if you have time? so i can see the fender. thank you..
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Not to many pics of GE8's with NF210's so I thought I would post up if anyone else was interested. Its been a couple of months since installation so I figure it has settled up.

 
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Old 09-11-2011, 09:38 PM
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Old 09-11-2011, 10:26 PM
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I'll contribute, dropped on J's/Crux. Camber of -2.4 and a slight toe out, 12k front (8 hardness, out of 30) and 8k rear (7 hardness), 45mm drop can go lower still, but completely unnecessary.
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About the hardness, I don't think very many people would even want to daily drive this thing, with the solid engine mounts and even just 12k/8k spring and the hardness set to 8/7 it is quite stiff. With the rear shock having a poly insert, it creaks. Not at all a problem for me as I like "RACE CAR". When on circuit I'll increase the stiffness to about 15 front and 20 rear, will make for quite the ride.
 
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Old 09-12-2011, 08:59 AM
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Modest 1.5" drop with Eibach Pro Kit, but I love it! Cant believe I didnt do this sooner.

 
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I like the white antenna, nice touch.
 
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Old 09-17-2011, 05:26 PM
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hello sir, is that stock tires and rims?

Originally Posted by 12toothassassin
Modest 1.5" drop with Eibach Pro Kit, but I love it! Cant believe I didnt do this sooner.

 
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Old 09-18-2011, 12:34 AM
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Yes stock base rims with covers removed and aftermarket replacement tires that are the same dimension as stock tires. Rubbed my fender well with stock spec! I think its because I cut the bump stops.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 12toothassassin
Modest 1.5" drop with Eibach Pro Kit, but I love it! Cant believe I didnt do this sooner.

alrite cool thanks for ur post i was deciding on a 1.5" drop and looks good.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 03:09 PM
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so what tires are you using now sir?

Originally Posted by 12toothassassin
Yes stock base rims with covers removed and aftermarket replacement tires that are the same dimension as stock tires. Rubbed my fender well with stock spec! I think its because I cut the bump stops.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 05:33 PM
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so what tires are you using now sir?
Yokohama Avid Envigor 175/65R15 84H

$290/pair out the door at reputable tire shops including mount/balance, nitrogen and road hazard.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 08:52 PM
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If you use the stock, it rubs?

Originally Posted by 12toothassassin
Yokohama Avid Envigor 175/65R15 84H

$290/pair out the door at reputable tire shops including mount/balance, nitrogen and road hazard.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 10:56 PM
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If you use the stock, it rubs?
Yes, I was pretty surprised. If I were to do it again I would probably leave the full stock bump stops the way they are and not trimmed down like the spring instructions suggest - this would likely keep it from rubbing though Im not 100% sure.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 11:10 PM
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Originally Posted by 555sexydrive
I'll contribute, dropped on J's/Crux. Camber of -2.4 and a slight toe out, 12k front (8 hardness, out of 30) and 8k rear (7 hardness), 45mm drop can go lower still, but completely unnecessary.


About the hardness, I don't think very many people would even want to daily drive this thing, with the solid engine mounts and even just 12k/8k spring and the hardness set to 8/7 it is quite stiff. With the rear shock having a poly insert, it creaks. Not at all a problem for me as I like "RACE CAR". When on circuit I'll increase the stiffness to about 15 front and 20 rear, will make for quite the ride.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 11:16 PM
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hello sir, sorry noob/newbie here. what do u mean by full stock bump stops if you dont mind me asking? thanks

Originally Posted by 12toothassassin
Yes, I was pretty surprised. If I were to do it again I would probably leave the full stock bump stops the way they are and not trimmed down like the spring instructions suggest - this would likely keep it from rubbing though Im not 100% sure.
 
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Old 09-18-2011, 11:47 PM
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hello sir, sorry noob/newbie here. what do u mean by full stock bump stops if you dont mind me asking? thanks
in the shocks/struts are pieces of rubber, called bump stops. the idea is they prevent the shock from fully compressing to the point where it'll damage itself (end of compression or blow a gasket).

some springs instruct you to cut the bump stops. but there are a few springs that also tell you that you don't have to (Swifts). "full stock bump stop" just means leaving it alone.
 
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Old 09-19-2011, 12:16 AM
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HKS hipermax s-compact's

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Old 09-19-2011, 01:38 AM
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SICK JOOKY!^^ so thats what it looks like painted......


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Old 09-19-2011, 02:07 AM
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^ what coils are you on? looks 1000x better in person
 
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Old 09-19-2011, 03:19 AM
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Thanks for explaining...

Originally Posted by Goobers
in the shocks/struts are pieces of rubber, called bump stops. the idea is they prevent the shock from fully compressing to the point where it'll damage itself (end of compression or blow a gasket).

some springs instruct you to cut the bump stops. but there are a few springs that also tell you that you don't have to (Swifts). "full stock bump stop" just means leaving it alone.
 


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