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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 12:06 AM
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Default Omnipower coilovers test ride in SAN DIEGO= FREE GAS

Ive been researching and brought down my 2 options to omnipower sports and tiens ss. Anyway, i just wanted to ask if anyone from the San Diego area will be willing to let me ride with them or drive thier car with omni's. Ill give them a full tank of gas in return.

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Old Dec 31, 2004 | 11:38 PM
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anyone?
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 01:31 AM
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hahaha..bump for this funny man..
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 08:55 AM
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good deal
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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bump for a good *** deal.. but they have to hit 3rd gear VTakkk YO
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 05:47 PM
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thanks for the bump i guess
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Old Jan 1, 2005 | 05:48 PM
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Good deal. Sadly I don;t live anywhere near San Diego and don't have Omnipower coilovers.....
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Old Jan 8, 2005 | 09:06 PM
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help this guy out.. shoulda put something about san diego in the title
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 11:54 AM
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thanks! . ok well SD perferably but surrounding areas are ok too just as long as its not too far.

cmon people FREE GAS!
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 12:11 PM
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Sounds like a good deal, all the man wants to do is see how a certain suspension setup rides before he buys, which WE SHOULD DO FOR FREE... but he's offering to fill your gas tank for you in return, nothing sounds funny to me.
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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since they have 10k/8k spring rates, would the tein basics run similar cuz they're 10k/8k also.
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 01:46 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SHystrdyGSRtdy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">since they have 10k/8k spring rates, would the tein basics run similar cuz they're 10k/8k also.</TD></TR></TABLE>

similar? it's likely....but you have to realize how different the two could really be due to valving differences. i don't know the specs regarding valving on the 2 setups so i can't comment with experience, just throwing it out there that it will have a large effect on "feel".
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 03:00 PM
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91 octane or 87 octane? oh well, either one is good deal.

free gas = finding $25 on the streets
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Old Jan 9, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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$25-30 limit pick whatever ocatane u want i dont care lol
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2005 | 11:47 PM
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EK tein SS coilover is running 6k front , 3k rear spring rate
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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thanks but perferably omnis cuz i cant afford tiens. im cheapo =p
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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There is no way Tein Basics are running 10k/8k. It is MUCH lower than that.

The omni's are actually kind of bouncy. i had a set in my EG hatch, and they werent like bouncy like a set of ebay coilovers on stock shocks, but honestly, I think they are a bit overrated.

WHen I bought them I was so stoked to put them in. They looked awesome, and are constructed very well. The ride is stiff/bouncy, but handled well.

I have a set of Tein SS's on my 01 GSR, and they ride WAAAAY better. Plus the adjustability of the shock damper is much more noticable.

Im just speaking from experience.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 03:05 AM
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damnit my mind keeps switching from SS to omnis .... but mostly omnis...lol its 4am i need to sleep... HT is addiciting... ok some1 wit omnis or tien ss ill give you FREE tank of gas for a test drive/ride
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 03:11 AM
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i have the kyb agx. ive kept it on the same setting cept for long driving i put it on all soft... so i dont think im too picky on adjustability.

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Did you get the street or sports for your EG? Bouncy as in.. you feel every groove and bump on the freeway/road type of thing?
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 10:49 AM
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:12 AM
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Omnipowers are much much stiffer then the SSs.....omni = too stiff for me. This probably isnt helping you get a ride though.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 11:14 AM
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thanks ... the more info the better
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:06 AM
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Old Jan 15, 2005 | 11:32 AM
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my Question is .Do u want stiff ride? or Soft ride?
omni is stiffer than every springs out there..and most coilovers..like ground control and skunk2 tein ss, H&R cup, ect...
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