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2g Talon · 02-18-2013, 06:04 PM

Mine just got accepted two days ago. Thank you education credits. Probably wont see mine till late feb or early march depending on if the irs is quick about it.

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lownslow95 · 02-19-2013, 12:59 AM

Getting less back then I had anticipated, but I'm still going to get coils for my car. Maybe.

mckpat03 · 02-19-2013, 09:35 AM

I've been searching high and low for a good deal on lightly used coils for my Jetta. I'd like to buy soon.

Jim, I thought of you due to your avatar today. The new Epic Meal Time has Kevin Smith in it. It's a pretty good episode, too, haha.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Ake5iEDtPM

jpalamar · 02-19-2013, 10:09 AM

Why not just buy a decent set of spring/shocks/struts. Do you plan to adjust it all the time?

Oh, and I got a 2nd interview for tomorrow. Fingers crossed that I get a job offer.

HickRocket1258 · 02-19-2013, 11:01 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

Why not just buy a decent set of spring/shocks/struts. Do you plan to adjust it all the time?

Oh, and I got a 2nd interview for tomorrow. Fingers crossed that I get a job offer.

Good luck buddy. Hoping the best for you.

grimm · 02-19-2013, 11:35 AM

good luck jay!

**Big_Jim** · 02-19-2013, 11:48 AM

Thanks for hte link man. I cant tell you the last time watched EpicMealTime.

Good Luck Jay!

AWD GS · 02-19-2013, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

Why not just buy a decent set of spring/shocks/struts. Do you plan to adjust it all the time?

springs never offer enough low

lownslow95 · 02-19-2013, 12:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD GS

springs never offer enough low

I've also heard bad things about people running lowering springs on stock struts. I don't feel like replacing blown struts 20,000 miles later.

mckpat03 · 02-19-2013, 12:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jpalamar

Why not just buy a decent set of spring/shocks/struts. Do you plan to adjust it all the time?
Oh, and I got a 2nd interview for tomorrow. Fingers crossed that I get a job offer.

Good luck!

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_Jim

Thanks for hte link man. I cant tell you the last time watched EpicMealTime.
Good Luck Jay!

Ha, no problem. I watch them from time to time just because I'm subscribed to their channel and it pops up on my home page or whatever. I don't think they're nearly as funny as they originally were.

As for coils, personally, I just don't want to be stuck with a fixed drop. I want to dial in the height at the front and rear exactly as I want. I am in no way planning on slamming my car and being worried about "fender to ground" measurements and stuff, haha. That and there really isn't a price break for a set of decent springs and dampers.

AWD GS · 02-19-2013, 02:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lownslow95

I've also heard bad things about people running lowering springs on stock struts. I don't feel like replacing blown struts 20,000 miles later.

well thats common sense, you shouldnt do that.

over the years i always see people buy springs because they just want to lower the car a bit, then they get use to it and want to lower it more. its a never ending cycle. just buy quality coils and call it a day

lownslow95 · 02-19-2013, 03:11 PM

Thats what I'm going to do. Why do things twice? Makes no sense.

**Big_Jim** · 02-19-2013, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD GS

over the years i always see people buy springs because they just want to lower the car a bit, then they get use to it and want to lower it more. its a never ending cycle. just buy quality coils and call it a day

There's a couple reasons that doesn't happen. One, people don't want to listen to other forum members that have "been there and done that." Two, people want instant gratification. They can spend give or take $200 on lowering springs, and get a drop, versus the $1100 or so on a decent set of coilovers.

AWD GS · 02-19-2013, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Big_Jim

There's a couple reasons that doesn't happen. One, people don't want to listen to other forum members that have "been there and done that." Two, people want instant gratification. They can spend give or take $200 on lowering springs, and get a drop, versus the $1100 or so on a decent set of coilovers.

true but we all know after 6 months they want to go lower

jpalamar · 02-19-2013, 04:30 PM

Kids these days.

**Big_Jim** · 02-19-2013, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWD GS

true but we all know after 6 months they want to go lower

Agreed 100% and when we put it out there on forums, kids think they're being bullied, or that we're haters.

grimm · 02-19-2013, 05:38 PM

we can only be as good as the information provided to us.

Zaior · 02-19-2013, 06:41 PM

Like me. I am the kind of idiot you are describing lol get coilovers not springs I wish I listened

jpalamar · 02-19-2013, 07:31 PM

No. We told you not to mod at all.

Zaior · 02-19-2013, 07:35 PM

Yeah but I'm actually glad I didn't listen to you guys about that

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