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Old 12-06-2012, 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by gsx-lex
Anyone wanna chime in on this? Also, might be able to setup a group buy on these.
Are you saying you can initiate the group buy?

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I'm in for a GB
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+1 on that. gotta be better than 910$ since that seems to be the cheapest price I have seen/heard of them going for. Not planning on using the springs they come with so hopefully you can order different spring rates.
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Im in for a GB as well!
That makes 4. How many do we need to move forward? Also, how do we move forward on a group buy?
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Put me down as a maybe depending on price. I have monies set aside right now for other things, but if the price is right...
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Whazard if you're still reading this thread, how did you adjust the rear strut?

I'm trying to finalize my install and my directions say to adjust them so 1/3 of the strut is in the shock body with car on the ground, how the f*ck does one accomplish that adjustment on a lowered car? No way I can get my hands back there!
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Originally Posted by NIKDSC5
Are you saying you can initiate the group buy?


That makes 4. How many do we need to move forward? Also, how do we move forward on a group buy?
Id possibly be down for group buy depending on price.
let me know
Old 12-07-2012, 08:05 AM
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Sorry guys, I'm still talking to some vendors about a group buy. No luck so far...
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Originally Posted by gsx-lex
Sorry guys, I'm still talking to some vendors about a group buy. No luck so far...
Talk to this guy: http://www.ebay.com/itm/03-04-05-06-...5f18d7&vxp=mtr

When I was buying mine he offered me a $75 discount if I waited an extra week, he's flexible on price from my experience, especially with quantity I would expect.

Edit: I would also offer to have him sell outside e-bay which would save him final value fees from the all mighty bay and pass some of the savings onto the group buy.
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hey guys just contacted moto_discounts on ebay and he said he can definitely work out a deal with us for a group buy he said he just needs to find out how long the shipping and stuff would take because he doesnt have 10 coil overs on hand. do we want to start getting a list together.
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Originally Posted by lilgcts-v
hey guys just contacted moto_discounts on ebay and he said he can definitely work out a deal with us for a group buy he said he just needs to find out how long the shipping and stuff would take because he doesnt have 10 coil overs on hand. do we want to start getting a list together.
Thats good news.
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Sounds great but we need a dollar figure amount to ultimately decide
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+1 interested... how much we talkin??

whats the consensus on spring rates.. do these need to be upgraded to a stiff spring to get rid of float.
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Attention i have the price but pm for the price i cant disclose because of the massive discount!
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Originally Posted by lilgcts-v
Attention i have the price but pm for the price i cant disclose because of the massive discount!
you have a pm
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Originally Posted by shadyLS6
+1 interested... how much we talkin??

whats the consensus on spring rates.. do these need to be upgraded to a stiff spring to get rid of float.
From what i understand they come with 550/550 springs which yes, the consensus is they are too soft. So i plan on running some 700's up front and running the 550's the kit comes with from the front on the back initially. Like stated earlier in the thread i plan on running them this way, and as a true coilover setup.

This is a great price guys! Need 10 people to commit to get it, so first come first serve!

I know im pumped. Always love scoring a deal, especially on brand new parts.

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If you PM me the price, I might be interested.

Edit: You guys do realize that the D2/K-sport coilovers are both manufactured by Standard Suspension, right? If you're looking for a great deal, it might be worth calling these guys directly.

http://standardsuspension.com/products.php

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Originally Posted by NIKDSC5
From what i understand they come with 550/550 springs which yes, the consensus is they are too soft. So i plan kn running some 700's up front and running the 550's the kit comes with from the front on the back initially. Like stated earlier in the thread i plan on running them this way, and as a true coilover setup.

This is a great price guys! Need 10 people to commit to get it, so first come first serve!

I know im pumped. Always love scoring a deal, especially on brand new parts.
Where are you sourcing the 700 springs? May be interested in doing the same.
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If they're 2.25" or 2.50" springs, you can just buy Eibach springs. They're better anyway.
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Originally Posted by FuzzyLog1c
If they're 2.25" or 2.50" springs, you can just buy Eibach springs. They're better anyway.
Yeah they are 2.5 springs and that 700 number came from earlier in the thread. However i think im going to run what fuzzy has the eibach 0800.250.0800 for comfort and sport. As far as sourcing them....fleebay.


Fuzzy where did you get those spring rubbers?

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Originally Posted by FuzzyLog1c
If they're 2.25" or 2.50" springs, you can just buy Eibach springs. They're better anyway.
why are they better
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Originally Posted by NIKDSC5
Yeah they are 2 1/4" springs and that 700 number came from earlier in the thread. However i think im going to run what fuzzy has the eibach 0800.250.0800 for comfort and sport. As far as sourcing them....fleebay.

Fuzzy where did you get those spring rubbers?
Then you're buying the wrong Eibach springs. The "250" designation means 2.50" spring. You'll be needing xxxx.225.xxxx springs. I don't know what length. If you try to run 800 in-lb linear springs directly, you'll be getting very little in terms of comfort. The only way that I get away with it is a dual-rate spring setup.

The spring rubbers are Steele 70-2664-35 ($19.90 apiece) for 2.50" springs. You can buy them directly from here. They don't offer 2.25" rubbers, though.

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My bad. They take a 2.5 spring so im good there.


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