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Old 12-28-2012, 07:19 PM
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noted sir. i thought camber/toe only change if there's a huge amount of drop/lift on the suspension
 
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Old 01-08-2013, 11:57 PM
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So, installed progress technology springs on my ge8 four days ago. Didn't seem to drop it much if at all. What's the average amount that they should settle and go a lil lower, if at all, and around how long? If anyone knows?
 
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Old 01-09-2013, 12:28 AM
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just wait for it bro. i had mine installed(eibach sportline springs) almost a year ago and they starting to get really lower than i ever imagine. its starting to have my front tires scrape on the fenders. it look really nice though but beware on high bumps! make sure you slow down or else!your gonna hear something loud coming from under.
 
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Old 01-09-2013, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by arzane_818
just wait for it bro.
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God, I love this place.
 
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Old 01-09-2013, 12:53 AM
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Me too! I know over a long period of time springs can sag and whatnot, I'm Asking are these things gonna go a lil lower or do I take em off and just get coilovers?
 
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Old 01-09-2013, 01:56 AM
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Eibachs are very soft "progressive rate" spring that are made to be good quality, but probably not quite oem strength/quality. Swift springs do not settle, but they cost a bit more. The quality of the steel production, coiling machine, style of coil spring, and thicknesses all play into it. I had progress springs years ago, and they didn't settle much, and those have the highest spring rates of any of the drop springs for the GE (that I know of.) They will probably settle some, but I wouldn't bet the farm. Let's see some pics. Those look pretty low and agressive from what I've seen in the past. Just making sure your expectations aren't askew, cause you should definitely notice the change.
 
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Old 01-09-2013, 01:45 PM
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Can't do pics from my phone for some odd reason, but will tonite if I get a moment. I noticed a drop, but very very minimal. Like a few friends asked if it even dropped it at all. Just not too impressed cause it's like I spent money for a stiffer ride which is very nice and comfy by the way, but no appearance benefit.
 

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Old 01-10-2013, 08:05 PM
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for htech users here with oem struts. did you cut those bumpstops or you left it as it is?
 
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Old 01-10-2013, 08:35 PM
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No need to cut bumpstops jazzivtec
 
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Old 01-11-2013, 04:52 PM
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B&G S2 progressive springs. ~1.4 inches front/rear.
 

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Old 01-13-2013, 07:40 PM
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ive been bored with my wheels lately. so i wanted to try something different. I plasti-dipped my wheels today. What i like about the plasti-dip is it doesnt harm the original paint. I can take it off at anytime. This is the second time ive done it and im happy with the outcome.







 
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Old 01-13-2013, 07:42 PM
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Ha I like it! What kinda wheels? And you just sprayed the orange and yellowish green over the plasti dip right?
 
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Old 01-13-2013, 07:57 PM
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the wheels are Work Rozests.. The orange and Yellow are the PLASTI-DIP. I sprayed over my original color i had done a year ago. This is the how they looked before i Plasti-dipped.


 
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Old 01-13-2013, 08:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Type_LS
the wheels are Work Rozests.. The orange and Yellow are the PLASTI-DIP. I sprayed over my original color i had done a year ago. This is the how they looked before i Plasti-dipped.


I like how they looked before you plasti dipped
 
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Old 01-13-2013, 08:09 PM
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Originally Posted by BlackPearlFIT
I like how they looked before you plasti dipped
I just needed a change. Can't seem to find a buyer for the wheels so i figured i would mess around with them a bit. plasti-dip isn't permanent so i can't take it off at anytime. gotta love plasti-dip
 
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Old 01-13-2013, 08:42 PM
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Those wheels look nice. I like them in any color.
 
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Old 01-13-2013, 09:53 PM
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Yeah I agree, looks good any color. And I didn't know they have bright orange and yellow plasti-dip??
 
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Old 01-13-2013, 09:58 PM
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Originally Posted by pig_pit
Those wheels look nice. I like them in any color.
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Yeah I agree, looks good any color. And I didn't know they have bright orange and yellow plasti-dip??
o yeah they have blue,green,purple,pink, yellow, and orange. they are the BLAZE colors. you can order them at www.dipyourcar.com
they have everything you need. wheel kits, emblem kits, even paint your whole car. lol
 
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Old 01-13-2013, 10:07 PM
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Are you going to accent anything else on the car in those crazay colors??
 
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Old 01-13-2013, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by vtecbrown
Are you going to accent anything else on the car in those crazay colors??
not sure yet. I have a sticker in the yellow which gave me the idea for the wheels to begin with. I thought about the emblems or even some interior pieces but i feel like i might over do it
 


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