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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 07:26 PM
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Just wanted to show a few pics of my drop. Used BMR springs with KYB shocks
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Old Apr 6, 2011 | 10:45 PM
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looks good. how does it ride? ive been thinking about getting those springs for my TA.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 03:12 AM
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Originally Posted by rg501
looks good. How does it ride? Ive been thinking about getting those springs for my ta.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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Stance looks really good! Let us know how much better the car handles overall with the BMR springs and the KYB shocks compared to the stock stuff if you can.
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 10:38 AM
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What makes BMR springs better than say Eibach?
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Old Apr 7, 2011 | 04:24 PM
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I have had eibachs and never again,looked good but that's about it,let us know a review how the bmr springs ride
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 07:04 AM
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the ride is pretty good, don't get me wrong, you will feel every bump in the road.But due to the size of my tire in the rear, if just one person gets in for a ride i'll go over a bump, the lip on the wheel well will hit my tire, as to when i'm alone drivng it, my tire won't hit on the same bump. Over all the handling is great! It responds much better going into turns hard, and sharp cornering. Plus, gotta love the look and thank you for the comments
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Originally Posted by cpo
What makes BMR springs better than say Eibach?
It depends on what Eibach springs you are talking about, the spring rates are going to be a little different from the Eibach springs to the BMR springs. One very common and well-known problem is that Eibach's are known to sag after time. The BMR springs have a lifetime warranty agianst sag so we stand behind our BMR springs 100% for the life of the spring.
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I have this set up now. Went with sportlines first! Bad Idea. BMR and Adj. KYB's are a great bang for the buck! Just make sure you set the adj. on the right setting for what you do. I have had mine for a year and have settled in on setting 7 in back and 5 in front for street use!
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Old Apr 8, 2011 | 01:13 PM
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Originally Posted by BMR Sales2
It depends on what Eibach springs you are talking about, the spring rates are going to be a little different from the Eibach springs to the BMR springs. One very common and well-known problem is that Eibach's are known to sag after time. The BMR springs have a lifetime warranty agianst sag so we stand behind our BMR springs 100% for the life of the spring.
I didn't know that about the sagging issue, I'll scratch them off of my list.
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 09:24 AM
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the stance looks good , whats your wheel/tire setup ?
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Old Apr 9, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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C6 Corvette Wheels. 17 up front 245/45/17 and 18s in the rear wrap in 275/45/18
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 09:29 PM
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how long did it take you to do your springs just curious?
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Old Apr 11, 2011 | 10:08 PM
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pillarpod, why a 275/45/18? Just for the stance? If so that's understandable, looks pretty sick haha. I think a 275/35/18 is close to stock height though and will probably cure your rubbing problem
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I'm wondering too why so big of a tire?? drag car? I use 285 35 18 and I'm worried about touching the fender/wheel well with Strano springs..
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 08:06 AM
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Love how my car sits with bmr springs!! BMR FTW!!

I just added some BMR sfc, and a adj. panhard.. Awesome quality and great fit and everything.
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 08:45 AM
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is it me or does your front wheel look closer to the rear fender then the front? also might just be the picture angle.
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Old Apr 12, 2011 | 09:52 AM
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Originally Posted by lynx853
is it me or does your front wheel look closer to the rear fender then the front? also might just be the picture angle.
I see it too...I think its just the picture angle.
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Old Apr 13, 2011 | 06:50 AM
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Originally Posted by lynx853
is it me or does your front wheel look closer to the rear fender then the front? also might just be the picture angle.
wheel was turn slightly. Before this tire i ran a 275/35 and talk about a rough ride, i wanted some side wall back. Why what size tire would you guys on on the rear?
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Looks good, tell me brakes are next on this list, those discs look tiny inside that wide open 18" wheel, haha.
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