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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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I've had these sitting at home for a while now and last night i finally had them installed. The fronts look good...the drop is about a 2 finger gap and the rears are really low with no gap<i have to go back and get the rears redone because in order to raise it you have to take apart the susp. as for the stiffness its not as bad as people make it sound, but then again its on the "softest" setting right now. and its not bouncy so im pretty happy about that. i haven't really pushed it around corners yet but i could already tell its responsiveness with unnoticeable body roll. so far in content with the buddy clubs but ill probably switch it out later.....any suggestions with what to got with....keep in mind im lookin for ride quality

ill post pics when i get the chance
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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 04:24 PM
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lets see the pictures!
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Old Feb 14, 2004 | 07:03 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SoSoJeff &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've had these sitting at home for a while now and last night i finally had them installed. The fronts look good...the drop is about a 2 finger gap and the rears are really low with no gap&lt;i have to go back and get the rears redone because in order to raise it you have to take apart the susp. as for the stiffness its not as bad as people make it sound, but then again its on the "softest" setting right now. and its not bouncy so im pretty happy about that. i haven't really pushed it around corners yet but i could already tell its responsiveness with unnoticeable body roll. so far in content with the buddy clubs but ill probably switch it out later.....any suggestions with what to got with....keep in mind im lookin for ride quality

ill post pics when i get the chance </TD></TR></TABLE>

it's pretty stiff on the "softest" setting would lead me to believe that u might have a tough time gettin that great ride quality, but then again, push it hard often and u'll forget all about the ride quality
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 11:39 AM
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the rear

the drop

and some other goodies

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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 11:54 AM
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Those.. look.. so.. beautiful..
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 11:57 AM
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Looks great, but from the one picture of the car it looks alittle high still...
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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if your looking for ride quality i dont think getting the BC "Race Spec" dampers is a good idea. Looks great though... hehe if you switch it out please tell me id swap it off your hands in a hurry! P.S if tein sold the type CS for rsx thats your answer.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 12:49 PM
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I have the same headlights.
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 01:56 PM
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Where did you source those lights from?
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 04:18 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blackdc5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">jeff check ur pms!</TD></TR></TABLE>
checked......or just give me a call

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by aznbo1626 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have the same headlights. </TD></TR></TABLE>
nice i still have to adjust mine

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by GreenBean &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Where did you source those lights from? </TD></TR></TABLE>
i got it from a friend who traded in his RSX
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Old Feb 18, 2004 | 08:18 PM
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Badass
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 11:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blackdc5 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Consider these MINE! And the JICs his... </TD></TR></TABLE>

nice......
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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very sweet suspension...set that thing up right and it'll be a lot of fun on the twisties
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Old Feb 19, 2004 | 06:11 PM
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Nice! What spring rates?
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 08:32 AM
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i can't wait to get mine!
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hooligan317 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i can't wait to get mine!</TD></TR></TABLE>
buddy clubs?
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Old Feb 20, 2004 | 07:41 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SoSoJeff &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
buddy clubs?</TD></TR></TABLE>

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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 06:40 AM
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I had Buddy Clubs on my S2000... I thought they were great. I just installed Apexi N1 Type V coilovers on my buddies S13, and I gotta say, they are actually much nicer compared to the Buddy Clubs...twice the price, however. Anyway, nice choice! Just make sure you set it up correctly...
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Old Feb 21, 2004 | 10:02 AM
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very nice...I'll be getting Buddy Club Racing Spec Dampers soon too

side note: You said that you have to take apart the rear suspension to adjust it? that doesn't make sense...
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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 07:36 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by timberSi &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
side note: You said that you have to take apart the rear suspension to adjust it? that doesn't make sense...</TD></TR></TABLE>

On the Buddy Clubs, and other top of the line coilovers, the correct way to adjust them is to change the height of the bottom mounting point...this way you still get full travel provided they are setup correctly. To do this, the assembly has to come out. May seem like a pain in the ***, but its well worth it.

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Old Feb 22, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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I can see how this would be true on a DC5. On my AP1, however, I had to remove the whole assembly...same on my buddies S13.
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