Adjustable Bilstein Coilovers
02-12-2008, 01:37 PM
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I don't have any issues with drinking coffee on my KW V2's. I think your shocks might be set too stiff. When I first put on my coilovers, I had the front set to maximum stiffness and man... it felt like I was driving on unpaved road. Softened up the dampers and it rides as smooth as stock sport suspension now.
02-12-2008, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='530578' date='Feb 12 2008, 05:37 PM
I don't have any issues with drinking coffee on my KW V2's. I think your shocks might be set too stiff. When I first put on my coilovers, I had the front set to maximum stiffness and man... it felt like I was driving on unpaved road. Softened up the dampers and it rides as smooth as stock sport suspension now.
02-12-2008, 02:05 PM
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Work VS-XX 20x9, 20x10 | Toyo T1R 245/30/20, Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 295/25/20 | KW V2 Coilovers | Rogue Engineering 15mm Spacers
I live in downtown LA, which is pothole city. 
02-12-2008, 04:51 PM
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Originally Posted by KnIgHtCoM' post='530595' date='Feb 12 2008, 06:05 PM
I live in downtown LA, which is pothole city.
02-12-2008, 05:34 PM
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Hey, San Francisco is in the running for pothole city too! 
02-12-2008, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='530670' date='Feb 12 2008, 08:34 PM
Hey, San Francisco is in the running for pothole city too!
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Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='530670' date='Feb 12 2008, 06:34 PM
Hey, San Francisco is in the running for pothole city too!
oh nevermind!
02-17-2008, 12:11 PM
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Big thanks to Hinckley! I met up with him earlier today and let me test out the Bilsteins as I'm looking to upgrading my suspension. We drove around the city and I was totally impressed. His car looks and handles great! The suspension felt firm but also provided a comfortable ride on the rough streets of Boston. To me, it was just as comfortable as the sport stock suspension. I think Hinckley has warmed up to the coilovers and there is no looking back. If you are looking for a suspension, this is the way to go. I will be adding this to my list of mods to come.
I met up with him earlier today and let me test out the Bilsteins as I'm looking to upgrading my suspension. We drove around the city and I was totally impressed. His car looks and handles great! The suspension felt firm but also provided a comfortable ride on the rough streets of Boston. To me, it was just as comfortable as the sport stock suspension. I think Hinckley has warmed up to the coilovers and there is no looking back. If you are looking for a suspension, this is the way to go. I will be adding this to my list of mods to come.
02-17-2008, 12:43 PM
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West coasters complaining about potholes!? Come over this way, and I'll show you what a pothole looks like. 
Come over this way, and I'll show you what a pothole looks like.
02-17-2008, 02:29 PM
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Originally Posted by DrLev99' post='532437' date='Feb 17 2008, 04:43 PM
West coasters complaining about potholes!? Come over this way, and I'll show you what a pothole looks like.
Come over this way, and I'll show you what a pothole looks like.