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    07-26-2011 01:52 AM #71
    I'm in for a solution too. Even with letting the car compress the mounts I still had to leave out a washer. Rides fine as far as I can tell tho.

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    07-27-2011 02:56 AM #72
    Quote Originally Posted by WindsorVRR6 View Post
    For people that are wondering it seems the ebay user "CXracing" that was previously selling them for $600 shipped has upped their price to $875.
    I just saw that the most recent auction started was for a higher price. There is still one older one that ends in 13 days for the old price. I pulled the trigger on it. Im afraid these are going to go up in price as they gain some recognition, to a certain extent.

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    07-29-2011 08:33 AM #73
    I just ordered these at the 550 price. I already see the ads for 850. I am loooking forward to these. I had debated between the FK and these. I hope I made the right choice.
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    07-29-2011 09:33 AM #74
    Quote Originally Posted by Big Cojones View Post
    I just ordered these at the 550 price. I already see the ads for 850. I am loooking forward to these. I had debated between the FK and these. I hope I made the right choice.
    Even then top of the line FKs are junk in comparison... Just sayin'
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    07-29-2011 09:42 AM #75
    Probably its just taking that chance on a fairly unknown product. But I do think I made the right choice.
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    07-29-2011 11:33 AM #76
    I previously emailed cx racing on ebay to drop the prices of the coils back to 550 and people would start buying them again. Looks like it actually worked I just bought my set. Get them while they are hot!

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    07-29-2011 11:44 AM #77
    Nick, what wheels are on your car?

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    07-29-2011 12:47 PM #78
    TSW Hockenheims You must know of them

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    07-29-2011 01:55 PM #79
    Quote Originally Posted by 2.0_Nick View Post
    I previously emailed cx racing on ebay to drop the prices of the coils back to 550 and people would start buying them again. Looks like it actually worked I just bought my set. Get them while they are hot!
    Did you end up going with these or the FK Ak's?
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    Then wait till you can afford the CXs, buy them so your kid doesnt get shaking baby syndrome from the racelands

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    07-29-2011 02:13 PM #80
    Quote Originally Posted by 87veedub View Post
    Did you end up going with these or the FK Ak's?
    I bought the FKs and they're at my house now. Im on vacation just saw that they bumped the price down on the CXs so I just bought these and i'm returning the FKs better coil for the same price.

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    07-29-2011 02:16 PM #81
    According to the ebay ads that they have. It looks like the price of 550 last for 11 more days and then after that it goes up.

    http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=cxr....c0.m270.l1313
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    07-29-2011 03:39 PM #82
    Quote Originally Posted by Big Cojones View Post
    According to the ebay ads that they have. It looks like the price of 550 last for 11 more days and then after that it goes up.

    http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?_nkw=cxr....c0.m270.l1313
    I think youre right. I jumped on them!

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    07-29-2011 03:43 PM #83
    Yeah theyre only there for a limited time im glad a lot of people are jumping on these. Good coil for a great price, maybe they will keep them this cheap when they realize a lot of people are buying them.

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    How do these handle on a banked road?

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    08-16-2011 02:54 PM #85
    What is the difference between their "Damper Coilover Suspension" and the "Suspension Race/Drift" listings on Ebay?

    And they are now listed for 599. Have you guys had luck with messaging the company and getting them for 550?

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    08-16-2011 10:34 PM #86
    i got em, i love em
    well worth it
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    08-20-2011 12:15 AM #87
    for anyone who has instaled them, can u comment on how the parts that are included fit all together with the strut mount and bearing? I dont understand why they have the "spacer" and all those washers. Ive fiddled with it but cant figure it out. Anyone have any input?

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    08-20-2011 07:52 AM #88
    i didnt use any of them lol...i used my stock hardware. the spacer and tophat they give you for the rear are soo thick
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    08-21-2011 07:50 PM #89
    Bumping this for some much needed help. I installed these the other day and coming from rokkors I'm new to this kind of coilover. I got the rears set nicely to where I'm tucking some tire, but when I try and adjust the fronts it either ends up sitting higher or the same as it was with wheel gap. I know you move the actual body of it and not the collars, but the body of mine is pretty low to the point where the bottom of it is actually almost touching the cv boot. I'm not sure if I'm doing it the right way but can someone give me detailed instructions on how to adjust these to where I get rid of the gap? I'm about 2 inches from it and I can't figure it out.

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    08-22-2011 03:38 AM #90
    Quote Originally Posted by anthonydamario View Post
    Bumping this for some much needed help. I installed these the other day and coming from rokkors I'm new to this kind of coilover. I got the rears set nicely to where I'm tucking some tire, but when I try and adjust the fronts it either ends up sitting higher or the same as it was with wheel gap. I know you move the actual body of it and not the collars, but the body of mine is pretty low to the point where the bottom of it is actually almost touching the cv boot. I'm not sure if I'm doing it the right way but can someone give me detailed instructions on how to adjust these to where I get rid of the gap? I'm about 2 inches from it and I can't figure it out.
    How the...? I don't even understand how that's possible. Picture of how you set it up?

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    08-22-2011 05:07 PM #91
    Quote Originally Posted by Micket View Post
    i didnt use any of them lol...i used my stock hardware. the spacer and tophat they give you for the rear are soo thick
    Have more of you done this as well? I considered this possibility but it made me nervous to scrap all of it. Im going to play around with them again.

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    09-01-2011 07:23 AM #92
    Bump for install/assembly help

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    09-01-2011 05:08 PM #93
    I did the install recently on mine. What questions do you have?
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    09-06-2011 01:17 AM #94
    Did you use all the nuts/bolts/spacers etc that they included on the front assembly? Did you use an OEM strut mount and bearing, and if so, what order did you put the parts in? Did you use a 5mm preload on the spring?

    I believe I have figured out the order to assemble the fronts, but I am curious as to what peoples experience was with setting the preload on installation. The booklet included recommends setting a 5mm preload but megan coils recommend zero. Im sure setting this higher or lower can significantly change the ride so I hope some people can chime in what they set theirs at.
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    09-06-2011 08:05 AM #95
    Quote Originally Posted by nineeightgolf View Post
    Did you use all the nuts/bolts/spacers etc that they included on the front assembly? Did you use an OEM strut mount and bearing, and if so, what order did you put the parts in? Did you use a 5mm preload on the spring?

    I believe I have figured out the order to assemble the fronts, but I am curious as to what peoples experience was with setting the preload on installation. The booklet included recommends setting a 5mm preload but megan coils recommend zero. Im sure setting this higher or lower can significantly change the ride so I hope some people can chime in what they set theirs at.
    I did use new oem strut bearings and bushings for the front and rear. The setup for the front was bearing, bushing, install, then metal top cap, spacer, then nut. As for preload, I did not preload them at all. I left them snug enough to not have a preload on them. When I adjusted the height of them I measured from the bottom of the top adjustment collar to the top of the bottom lock collar. I think a good starting point for the ride height with my adjustments are 2.5" up front and 3" in the back. I will try to get a pic of my Hooptie later on.
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    09-06-2011 10:05 PM #96
    Quote Originally Posted by ZACKinIRAQ View Post
    What is the difference between their "Damper Coilover Suspension" and the "Suspension Race/Drift" listings on Ebay?

    And they are now listed for 599. Have you guys had luck with messaging the company and getting them for 550?
    ya does anyone know the difference between these or this isnt any im about to buy these
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    09-06-2011 11:40 PM #97
    *there
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  28. 09-07-2011 07:49 AM #98
    I seen these a few weeks ago and said to myself these got to be the same as ksport and D2. im going to probabaly get these n replacement for my blown FK's. Anyone actually pay the shipping price of $250
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    09-07-2011 09:31 AM #99
    no need to pay $250 shipping when its $599 and free shipping on ebay.

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/CXRAC...item1e5fb16e2e

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    09-07-2011 09:34 AM #100
    I like em.

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    09-21-2011 09:48 PM #101
    Can anyone help me out I installed them in my car but can't seem to get the top bushing setup correct they keep poping out above
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    09-21-2011 09:58 PM #102
    Quote Originally Posted by mkthreez View Post
    Can anyone help me out I installed them in my car but can't seem to get the top bushing setup correct they keep poping out above
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    09-21-2011 10:59 PM #103
    the difference between the two they offer are the spring rates.
    I opted for the stiffer spring rates.

    just got my set and looking at them I can definitely lay frame.
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    09-21-2011 11:19 PM #104
    Nm lol
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    09-27-2011 04:46 PM #105
    if you don't have the loot to spend on h&r, ksport or b&g these should be the only alternative. I've had a lot of different coilovers and these are by far the best. rides comfortable while being retarded low.
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