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Old Nov 11, 2001 | 11:57 PM
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Ground-Control, the up's and downs----->

Ok guys I need info about the Ground Control. Whatever info you have or pics. I want my car lower the the H&R setup that i have right now. Thanks for the info.

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Old Nov 12, 2001 | 12:08 AM
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Re: Ground-Control, the up's and downs----->

Originally posted by capmaxima99
Ok guys I need info about the Ground Control. Whatever info you have or pics. I want my car lower the the H&R setup that i have right now. Thanks for the info.

Chris
ability to adjust
coilovers sounds cooler than springs well true coilover sounds even better
could go as low as 3"
ride is tighter

think the only downside is its ride

here's a pic...
gc coilovers dunno the drop though anywhere between 2.5-3"
Old Nov 12, 2001 | 08:23 AM
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pros
- adjustable ride height
- you choose spring rate

cons
- more expensive than conventional setups
- adjustable ride height (if you don't know what you're doing)
- you choose spring rate (if you don't know what you're doing)
Old Nov 12, 2001 | 11:01 AM
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if you have the money

JIC Magic in japan has just released two versions of the coilovers in the US. They are one piece and and are supposed to be one the top quality coilover manufactuers out there. I've never heard of them personally but they make a bunch of tner parts for all sorts of makes and models...mostly the Skyline and WRX. One version is around $1,500 and is 16-way adjustable...I'm assuming with damper, height, possibly spring-rate control. The other is about $1,100 with 8-way adjustablity. I have a friend who has these on his I30 and loves them. I haven't rode in his car to compare with my Tokico/H&R's yet. Maybe we can get a group deal.
Old Nov 12, 2001 | 05:12 PM
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There are also Kei Office coilovers. I think you can only get them in Japan though. SYCEFIRO has them and so does Jason Yeh (forget his s/n though, but it might contain his name). They go pretty low, I have some pictures of each person's car if you want.
Old Nov 12, 2001 | 05:15 PM
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Here's Jason's
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Old Nov 12, 2001 | 05:20 PM
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Old Nov 12, 2001 | 05:21 PM
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SYCERIRO
I have a shot of his wheel where you can see the ride height, but I would have to scan it for you, if you want.
Old Nov 12, 2001 | 05:26 PM
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do you have to have a camber kit when you get GC coilovers? and if so, from where? (don't say stillen, their camber kit is too expensive)

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Old Nov 12, 2001 | 11:21 PM
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Re: Re: Ground-Control, the up's and downs----->

Originally posted by seouljah


ability to adjust
coilovers sounds cooler than springs well true coilover sounds even better
could go as low as 3"
ride is tighter

think the only downside is its ride

here's a pic...
gc coilovers dunno the drop though anywhere between 2.5-3"
wat is TRUE coil?

cattman?


if u get groundcontrol u hve to get shocks too right.
cattman's include the shocks that why its more expensive?
Old Nov 12, 2001 | 11:57 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Ground-Control, the up's and downs----->

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wat is TRUE coil?

cattman?


if u get groundcontrol u hve to get shocks too right.
cattman's include the shocks that why its more expensive?
ya true coilovers are like cattman's. ground control, weapon r are all sleave coilover
Old Nov 13, 2001 | 05:10 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Ground-Control, the up's and downs----->

wat is TRUE coil?
Here's a picture of my SPAX coilovers from the UK (on my Miata). The sleeves are integrated on the shock itself, not a sleeve unit. FYI, those are 14 way adjustable shocks :P

if u get groundcontrol u hve to get shocks too right.
Yes, the GC are sleeve/spring kits. It does not include a shock/strut.
Old Nov 16, 2001 | 10:03 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Ground-Control, the up's and downs----->

Cattman's are still a sleeve setup. He just did a lot of custom work using Eclipse shocks. If the threads aren't on the shock body itself, it's a sleeve setup.

Originally posted by seouljah


ya true coilovers are like cattman's. ground control, weapon r are all sleave coilover
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