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Old 12-01-2009, 10:37 PM
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how do you like the ride quality on those H&R Coilovers?
 
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Old 12-01-2009, 11:59 PM
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i have the same coils......and its what I'd want. A nice soft ride. But other people might hate it because they want it stiff. H&R does not release spring rates and their springs are progressive, so it's more of a comfort coil rather than a performance one.

I'd say, its a bit stiffer than stock sport suspension, but not by much.
 
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Crap, the place can't install my tires onto the front wheels. Their machine can't do it. They are taking them to another shop. I should have pics up for you guys tomorrow. The 245's are too stiff for the 9"ers, but the 275's were no problem for the 10.5"ers

About the Coilovers. The fronts are really smooth. They are definitely stiffer, but in a comfortable way. The rears on the other hand are quite a bit stiffer. I know they are supposed to be transitioning coils, but they look like they are past the 1st stage as soon as the car is on the tarmac.
 
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Old 12-02-2009, 10:06 PM
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cool, thanks guys..I want coilovers so im weighing my options...
 
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First post has been updated with pictures and info. It's raining so I apologize for the pics not being the best
 
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Niiice Eddie, vossens???
 
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I hadn't heard of either until I started looking in the Lexus forums. I'm so glad we run similar offsets
 
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Old 12-02-2009, 11:53 PM
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I like those tires, they're not nearly as streched as my Falken 275s when I had 10.5's. If you want to reference a drop, since I have the exact same coilover, this is how the rear looks maxed out and front to match. Front has about another 3/4 inch to go but this is low enough for me. I have 20's also. The rims look very nice on your car, very classy. I didn't know Vossen was made in Taiwan.

 
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Old 12-03-2009, 12:16 AM
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a lot of G37's run Vossens
 
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Old 12-03-2009, 12:36 AM
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looks great eddie!! will look awesome with ur drop.. can you take some pics from the rear?
 
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Old 12-03-2009, 12:41 AM
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Originally Posted by G SEDAN
I like those tires, they're not nearly as streched as my Falken 275s when I had 10.5's. If you want to reference a drop, since I have the exact same coilover, this is how the rear looks maxed out and front to match. Front has about another 3/4 inch to go but this is low enough for me. I have 20's also. The rims look very nice on your car, very classy. I didn't know Vossen was made in Taiwan.
Are your 275's a 30 series tire as well? With these tires I think the rim lip is more exposed. They definetely don't look like they are rolled nearly as much as I've seen on other cars (like you mentioned).

Your drop does look good. I'm not sure if I can go that low in the front though. The Kurookie is already pretty low. I'll work on the drop later and post up the results. First I've got to wish this rain away so I can work on her. I can't drive her when she is rubbing the way she is...

I didn't know they were made in Taiwan either. Since they are based in Florida I just expected them to be made in the USA. One could hope, right.

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a lot of G37's run Vossens
You are correct sir, but those are mostly if not all Coupes.
 
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Old 12-03-2009, 12:58 AM
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Weights?
 
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nice!!!
 
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Old 12-03-2009, 02:41 AM
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Weights?
not sure of the accuracy of my scale, but they are 14kg Rear and 13.5kg Front.

I was hoping they would be lighter. Oh well. They are still quite a bit better than my original 20's (not the Boss wheels) that felt like they were 50Kilo's w/ tires.
 
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when you rotating back Ed?
 


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