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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 09:01 PM
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Just got finished cleaning & driving the car for the first time after the new suspention. Tein FLEX, while I was under there got some fluid for the tranny and diff. Install went smooth, getting the old crap off was kinda a pain but some kicking helped. The Tein factory settings were a little too low in the back so today I raised the rear and lowered the front a bit.



Traction is amazing, since all this snow the roads have been wet, getting it to break traction in 2nd is accomplishment. I have it set to 9 in the front and 7 in the rear... so far I havent lost any teeth due to a bumpy ride(it's not too bad). I think this has changed the car by far out of any of the mods to date and I recommend it asap!!! When I get a little more cash I think I'll pick up the EFDC controller.
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 09:02 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 09:03 PM
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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 09:46 PM
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Nice Job Chris!!

Did you get the set up through Ryan?

I must say that it looks all business. I like the new 99 lip to

I was just telling someone the other day in the interior/exterior about your rims.

BTW I think im sucking it up and sitting biatch in the Volvo and heading to MADS with you guys.

I tool off today for it. I'm calling in my reservations at the HoJo tomorrow.

Also I have been tring ot reach you for some photoshop help. please aim me or call sometime.

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Old Feb 24, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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your car looks sick man. i really like that last pic



how long did the install take?

what are the spring rates?
Old Feb 24, 2003 | 10:42 PM
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Thats a sweet FD you have there.The suspension is truly awesome after you get the EDFC for it.Being able to dial in your suspension from in the car is nice.
Old Feb 25, 2003 | 12:01 AM
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very nice....i do not see too many white fd's that i like, but yours looks yummie....so, there were no issues installing the new hardware? that is good. sometimes there is a hole or something else that needs to be cut...



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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 12:18 AM
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Thanks guys, the install probably only took 2 hours of real work. You dont have to mess with any of the spring compressor stuff which is nice. I believe the spring rates are 559lb/in front 448lb/in rear ...... thats what it says on Teins site at least.



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Old Feb 25, 2003 | 07:09 AM
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Welcome aboard chris. Car is looking good these days.



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