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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 03:17 AM
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I'm running 225/55/16 front and 245/55/16 rear.
It's a bit lower than that now in the front. That picture was when I adjusted the height but after driving for while, the front got lower. I'm going to raise it just a tiny bit. I haven't touched the rear. it's still got about half an inch wheel gap.
I wonder if the car will look like the older mustang 5.0 with the rear dragging down if I lower the rear more.

Overall, it's starting to ride nice. i like the handling and i think i can manage the harshness the springs give.

The only problem now is the front noise when steering at low speeds or parked.
Like mentioned above, I think it's the springs or the pillowballmounts.
I'm gonna synthetic grease those...



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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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wow it looks really good man can't wait till i get my coilovers
i was wondering what lip is that and what rims are those too?
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 10:38 AM
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looks very nice,good choice,
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Old Sep 25, 2008 | 11:43 PM
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Thanks guys.
Im gonna raise is just a tiny bit on driver's side. Even it out with the Pass_side.
I'm having problems going in/out of driveways no matter how it goes, it scrapes. Also the Driver's side rubs the fender bad especially when turning left while hitting a bump or going up/down driveway. Imagine on a highway going like 65mph. I think that'll destroy that fender.

I hasn't snowed yet. we'll see how this goes..

Awaiting on the SS braided brake lines.....

THe lip is the stock lip. The wheels are some mesh that I doesn't have any name on them. They're 16"x8" I think they're perfect. The offst could be a little better but they're not so bad...

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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 03:26 AM
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Starting to come along... (I guess?)
I'm so busy I havent' touched the rear....coilovers that is..

Oh yeh, btw, the front noise is gone. idk what I did but I was down there..




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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by LAN

I'm running 225/55/16 front and 245/55/16 rear.


Are they really both 55 sidewall? cause it dosn't look like it in the pic. don't you mean 225/50/16 and 245/45/16?

cars comming along well, looks like mines! what offset are your wheels?
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 01:32 PM
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damn.. those are nice pictures
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Old Oct 15, 2008 | 11:20 AM
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Thanks!

You're right SpiritedRx7
I think I'm on 25 offsets.
As mentioned. Did the brakes..
New rear calipers, ss lines, master cylinder and issue came up that I might be replacing front calipers as well. I've a thread up for it.
Then later on some slotted drilled rotors. . . who cares, they look cool haha.

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and here's how it sits now...STANCE !
I must've posted this up alot already......





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Old Oct 16, 2008 | 02:46 PM
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Looks good man.
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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Thanks!

As mentioned...
Replaced the lines to SS and. . . . . .unexpectedly ended up replacing a whole bunch of brake parts. Worth it though. Feels like new car braking.

Thread here:

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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 07:15 PM
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I had issues with the rear coilovers rubbing against the hub assembly and wearing through the metal boot. You might want to check that out on your car.
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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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Originally Posted by idsigloo
I had issues with the rear coilovers rubbing against the hub assembly and wearing through the metal boot. You might want to check that out on your car.

Thanks. I noticed that too.
I grinded some of the hub area in the back so the shock body wouldn't touch.
A thin washer would be nice too.

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Old Oct 18, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by LAN

Thanks. I noticed that too.
I grinded some of the hub area in the back so the shock body wouldn't touch.
A thin washer would be nice too.

I called Stance and reported it and said I wanted new boots sent to me and they said they wouldn't because no one else reported it and that I installed them incorrectly...
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 02:29 AM
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my teins do that too. not like 'through' the boot, but it def rubs.
im thinking its normal for coilovers
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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 10:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Josh18_2k
my teins do that too. not like 'through' the boot, but it def rubs.
im thinking its normal for coilovers

Which Teins do you have?
I had the Tein Type R A . Didn't have the problem.
The Stance are 'beefy' that's why they rub.
see pic.

There are other guys in here experiencing the same issue.
And they are not installed incorrectly

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Old Oct 19, 2008 | 11:29 PM
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tein flex's
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Old Oct 29, 2008 | 10:01 AM
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Dang.. that looks GOOD!
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Old Oct 30, 2008 | 03:10 AM
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Yup, goodlooking coilovers..
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Old Nov 1, 2008 | 03:02 PM
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Old Dec 6, 2008 | 05:45 PM
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Great looking pics, what kinda camera you got?
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 12:29 AM
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Originally Posted by marshall13B
Great looking pics, what kinda camera you got?

Casio Exilim
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 01:19 AM
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sick *** coilover system
i was looking for this thread to see how the car looks with it on
thank - Gabriel
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Old Dec 12, 2008 | 07:55 PM
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Shameless info plug but:

FD's can use significantly higher spring rates compared to FC's because of their double wishbone suspension.
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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by MaczPayne
Shameless info plug but:

FD's can use significantly higher spring rates compared to FC's because of their double wishbone suspension.

Yep.
I wasn't really comparing, but I just wanted similar handling/Comfort level as the FD. I know that different cars will handle/ride differently using the same coilover/specs. 14k/14k rates on FD is fine, but it will be crazy on FC.
7/5 on FC !

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Old Dec 15, 2008 | 09:45 PM
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7/5 Swifts? I'm looking for those, along with a 8/6 set in the future as well!
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