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Nick Merrone · 11-30-2009, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sleeperSL2

i think they start at $82 a wheels. and go up a few bucks as the size increases.

i found them for 55..

ikozhukhin · 11-30-2009, 07:52 PM

Saw you on Bustleton today. Drop looks good.

CleanNeon98 · 11-30-2009, 09:41 PM

Thanks Igor...we gotta get together and take some pictures and have a smoke.

i like rice · 11-30-2009, 10:19 PM

If you can afford an MSM, you can at least afford something other than knock offs.

OWENthatsmyname · 11-30-2009, 10:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by i like rice

If you can afford an MSM, you can at least afford something other than knock offs.

+1!!!!

legit 16s are NOT expensive. just do it. man up

ikozhukhin · 11-30-2009, 10:52 PM

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Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

Thanks Igor...we gotta get together and take some pictures and have a smoke.

Two things i've been meaning to do for awhile and preferably together, shooting and smoking. I'll hola tomorrow night when i get my schedule for next week.

disturbedfan121 · 11-30-2009, 11:14 PM

car running right?

OBEEWON · 12-01-2009, 09:20 AM

Once you get good fitting wheels you will want the back lower.

I need a photo under a trailor.

Keeper1343 · 12-01-2009, 09:33 AM

alex, did you ever fix your problems you were having before? I haven't been in the area for awhile.

motorvated · 12-01-2009, 11:02 PM

what happened to XXRs and knockoff wheels being the worst possible thing anyone could use? They are cheap,heavy garbage...remember you said that?

CleanNeon98 · 12-02-2009, 12:13 AM

Who asked for your input? Nobody...they are cheap and they are garbage and they are heavy, so are my coils, clearly I don't care because for what i want to do, it's just fine, when you said "my slammed car handles like it's on rails" you were full of **** because A. the coils you had, much like mine, were junk, and B. I tried to throw my car around and it handles like a wet noodle now (except you had skinny all seasons when you made that statement)

CleanNeon98 · 12-02-2009, 12:20 AM

I am starting to have 2nd thoughts about this though, car looks cool and all but rides like dog ****, I'm always afraid to scrape **** though I never do, car handles like an absolute nightmare, makes noises everywhere, and is literally hard to get in and out of being lower. Basically the only thing the car had going for it (handling) is now gone.

Spocknasty · 12-02-2009, 12:22 AM

den9 · 12-02-2009, 12:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

I am starting to have 2nd thoughts about this though, car looks cool and all but rides like dog ****, I'm always afraid to scrape **** though I never do, car handles like an absolute nightmare, makes noises everywhere, and is literally hard to get in and out of being lower. Basically the only thing the car had going for it (handling) is now gone.

anyone could of told you this, not trying to be a dick. why would you want a awesome handling car to not handle awesomely? who cares what it looks like, i think lowering it doesnt make a big enough difference look wise to make it ride like ****. id go back to stock, those bilsteins are good for being stock.

CleanNeon98 · 12-02-2009, 12:43 AM

I've emailed my complaint to Raceland and requested a full refund of my money, even told them I would send them the coils back. They are just far worse than I expected, literally make the car feel unsafe to drive.

TurboTagTeam · 12-02-2009, 12:52 AM

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BoostedG · 12-02-2009, 12:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

I've emailed my complaint to Raceland and requested a full refund of my money, even told them I would send them the coils back. They are just far worse than I expected, literally make the car feel unsafe to drive.

That sucks man

. Did they email you back? Did you hear anything from them?

CleanNeon98 · 12-02-2009, 12:57 AM

I just sent the e-mail, hoping to have an answer tomorrow. I mean they don't ride all that bad, I was able to drive with the front at 10.5 (kinda sorta pretty low), but I dunno.

I've got a few rattles and noises now, not sure if it's the coils or something else on the car that may be loose like some underbraces, I just wanted to get my complaint in there ASAP so if I do end up wanting to return them, there won't be issues. Their site says 60 day 100% moneyback guarantee, we'll see how they handle the situation.

I myself am not sure if I want to keep them yet, I love the look of the car, would love it more with some proper sitting wheels, but I do miss the performance that I used to have. I'll see what they say.

djb5118 · 12-02-2009, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CleanNeon98

I just sent the e-mail, hoping to have an answer tomorrow. I mean they don't ride all that bad, I was able to drive with the front at 10.5 (kinda sorta pretty low), but I dunno.

I've got a few rattles and noises now, not sure if it's the coils or something else on the car that may be loose like some underbraces, I just wanted to get my complaint in there ASAP so if I do end up wanting to return them, there won't be issues. Their site says 60 day 100% moneyback guarantee, we'll see how they handle the situation.

I myself am not sure if I want to keep them yet, I love the look of the car, would love it more with some proper sitting wheels, but I do miss the performance that I used to have. I'll see what they say.

then look into some higher quality coils...that would give you the best of both worlds, no?

OutToWinPAHC · 12-02-2009, 01:13 AM

Yeah,
Call up one of the better coil companies and see what the recommened for spring rates, comfort, and handeing for your needs.

Also did you get this thing corner wieghted and re-alligned?

11-30-2009, 07:52 PM	#2742
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11-30-2009, 09:41 PM	#2743
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11-30-2009, 10:19 PM	#2744
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12-01-2009, 09:20 AM	#2748
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12-01-2009, 09:33 AM	#2749
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12-01-2009, 11:02 PM	#2750
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12-02-2009, 12:13 AM	#2751
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	Who asked for your input? Nobody...they are cheap and they are garbage and they are heavy, so are my coils, clearly I don't care because for what i want to do, it's just fine, when you said "my slammed car handles like it's on rails" you were full of ** because A. the coils you had, much like mine, were junk, and B. I tried to throw my car around and it handles like a wet noodle now (except you had skinny all seasons when you made that statement) __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2** : Daily Driver

12-02-2009, 12:20 AM	#2752
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	I am starting to have 2nd thoughts about this though, car looks cool and all but rides like dog **, I'm always afraid to scrape though I never do, car handles like an absolute nightmare, makes noises everywhere, and is literally hard to get in and out of being lower. Basically the only thing the car had going for it (handling) is now gone. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2** : Daily Driver Last edited by CleanNeon98; 12-02-2009 at 12:23 AM.

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12-02-2009, 12:43 AM	#2755
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	I've emailed my complaint to Raceland and requested a full refund of my money, even told them I would send them the coils back. They are just far worse than I expected, literally make the car feel unsafe to drive. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver

12-02-2009, 12:52 AM	#2756
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12-02-2009, 12:57 AM	#2758
CleanNeon98 TST Ruined My Life! Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Philadelphia Member #2029 My Ride: "Honey Badger" Turbo Miata iTrader: (8)	I just sent the e-mail, hoping to have an answer tomorrow. I mean they don't ride all that bad, I was able to drive with the front at 10.5 (kinda sorta pretty low), but I dunno. I've got a few rattles and noises now, not sure if it's the coils or something else on the car that may be loose like some underbraces, I just wanted to get my complaint in there ASAP so if I do end up wanting to return them, there won't be issues. Their site says 60 day 100% moneyback guarantee, we'll see how they handle the situation. I myself am not sure if I want to keep them yet, I love the look of the car, would love it more with some proper sitting wheels, but I do miss the performance that I used to have. I'll see what they say. __________________ 2004 MAZDASPEED MX-5 : 328whp / 308wtq / 2500lbs 2012 Toyota Prius 2 : Daily Driver Last edited by CleanNeon98; 12-02-2009 at 12:59 AM.

12-02-2009, 01:13 AM	#2760
OutToWinPAHC Tri-State Post Whore Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Tokelau Member #5081 My Ride: R33 GTS25T, RHD E46, Truck, part R32 GTR iTrader: (2)	Yeah, Call up one of the better coil companies and see what the recommened for spring rates, comfort, and handeing for your needs. Also did you get this thing corner wieghted and re-alligned?

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