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I mainly chose them because of price....I already had Koni yellows....and didn't want to invested many thousands on something like penske,koni 2812, arogosta's etc....
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Something else to consider...if you have Koni yellows, and for the same price, you may want to look into Tripoint Engineering's coilover kit. I've heard the 550/450 springs with the GC induce oversteer. Presumably due to the 450 lbs. springs in the rear. In speaking with Tripoint I can install H&R springs (as opposed to Eibachs) with lower spring rates (500/350) and slightly longer length (additional spring travel) and achieve equivalent or superior (not verified yet) handling. Also, as your spring rates increase (i.e., over 500 lbs) you come closer and closer to the Koni yellow's ability to handle the spring rates. It was suggested to me that if you go over 500 lbs that you might want to consider re-valving the Konis. Of course this might be more suitable for a solely dedicated race car.
Just some thoughts.
At the very least talk with Jeff at Tripoint--knows his stuff and Tripoint has had great success in modifying RX-7's suspensions.
Just some thoughts.
At the very least talk with Jeff at Tripoint--knows his stuff and Tripoint has had great success in modifying RX-7's suspensions.
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GC coilovers are great for the price, nothing can come close, but then again thats cause they are JUST the threaded collar, spring perches, and springs. GC lets you choose what height and weight spring you want so you can setup your car to your own specifications. They use linear rate Eibach springs and I have been very happy with them so far.
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That's it, just get the GC kit and mount them to your Koni yellows.
We're doing a special on them right now, $510 or so plus shipping I think. Have to double check in the post below.
Rishie
Sorry I posted the price for the FC over here. The FD is more. So sorry, the change has been made.
We're doing a special on them right now, $510 or so plus shipping I think. Have to double check in the post below.
Rishie
Sorry I posted the price for the FC over here. The FD is more. So sorry, the change has been made.
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Really that cheap? Ground control sells them directly for $599 a set (for the FD anyway).
Originally posted by ARD T2
That's it, just get the GC kit and mount them to your Koni yellows.
We're doing a special on them right now, $350 or so plus shipping I think. Have to double check in the post below.
Rishie
That's it, just get the GC kit and mount them to your Koni yellows.
We're doing a special on them right now, $350 or so plus shipping I think. Have to double check in the post below.
Rishie
Last edited by Mr Seven; 03-25-02 at 04:12 AM.
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Originally posted by Antonio
Ground Control sells for $299.00 plus shipping but camber plates will be needed as well so look at more expense.
Ground Control sells for $299.00 plus shipping but camber plates will be needed as well so look at more expense.
That's like the honda civic price....they charge 599 for FD kits...just because one set is 299* does not mean all are....
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Originally posted by Antonio
Ground Control sells for $299.00 plus shipping but camber plates will be needed as well so look at more expense.
Ground Control sells for $299.00 plus shipping but camber plates will be needed as well so look at more expense.
-Max
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I talk to Tripoint about the spring rates for the yellow Konis and I was told that they can only handle 20% over the stock spring rates. And, to run the 500/450 setup, I would have to run the double adjustable Konis.
I would call Tripoint to make sure what the yellow Konis can handle. Also, they are the west coast rebuild center for Konis in the US.
I would call Tripoint to make sure what the yellow Konis can handle. Also, they are the west coast rebuild center for Konis in the US.
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Originally posted by FavBandDMB
So, for an FD could I just get the GC kit with some Bilstein HD's? Would I need to get pillow ball mounts too?
So, for an FD could I just get the GC kit with some Bilstein HD's? Would I need to get pillow ball mounts too?
http://www.geocities.com/valspeed/
-Max
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