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1.5" really makes a difference
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:43 am
by ramenboy...
yeah, we've all heard that before, probably in a different context, but here, i'm talkin 'bout i finally joined the freakin dropped club. tein s.techanybody in chicago lookin to do some work on your car, talk to faisal at landspeed auto. he'll hook you up
Re: 1.5" really makes a difference (ramenboy...)
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 12:56 am
by Mavrik
looks nice but only 1.5? my S-tech from TEIN were 2.0
Re: 1.5" really makes a difference (Mavrik)
Posted: Fri Nov 03, 2006 1:00 am
by ramenboy...
thanx mav. yup 1.5. i'm on the stock springs. wonder if that makes a difference.here's one more
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Re: 1.5" really makes a difference (ramenboy...)
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 10:53 pm
by drunkenmaxx
ok, you have teins, how are you on stock springs???
Posted: Sun Nov 05, 2006 11:32 pm
by northvibe
well they do settle down even more once they are driven on. I got hotchkis and my drop was more like 2 inch but was supposed to be 1.5
Re: (northvibe)
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:53 am
by ramenboy...
Quote, originally posted by northvibe »well they do settle down even more once they are driven on. I got hotchkis and my drop was more like 2 inch but was supposed to be 1.5wow. i'll look forward to an even lower ride! i like the handling. and tighter feel.drunken, i was too cheap to buy new struts. i know the stocks w/the new springs are more compressed, but i'll burn that bridge down when i come to it.
Re: (ramenboy...)
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 12:55 am
by drunkenmaxx
aha! so you meant to say struts in the referenced post? i don't think really anyone has gone aftermarket on the struts, as there is not a need to.
Re: (drunkenmaxx)
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 1:19 am
by ramenboy...
doh!yeah just reread the previous post. yeah...stock struts, tein springs. thanx for catching that drunken!
Re: (ramenboy...)
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:02 am
by Mavrik
yeah it should settle to 2" drop. Get it aligned after a week or so once they have really settled.
Re: 1.5" really makes a difference (ramenboy...)
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 2:45 am
by tribalman
hey, i live not too far from chicago. what town is this shop in? i'm looking to lower and also get some other work done. how much did this run you?
Re: 1.5" really makes a difference (tribalman)
Posted: Mon Nov 06, 2006 3:35 am
by ramenboy...
Quote, originally posted by tribalman »hey, i live not too far from chicago. what town is this shop in? i'm looking to lower and also get some other work done. how much did this run you?hey josh aaah, my old stomping ground is glen ellyn. landspeed auto is on peterson, just west of lincoln. techinically still chicago, but up north. just south of touhy. 3437 W peterson.773.588.5470one of the reasons i brought my car there was becuase he actually did some research into the vibe. they were going to use one as their 'flagship' and haul equipment, around, but found that the xB had more room. oh well. worked out fine for me.they're just finishing up their website (only been open since around july or august, but they aim to please) talk to tatiana or faisalenjoy the ride