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Old 11-04-2008, 09:22 PM
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Tein SS Coilovers on C32

Who here uses Tein SS on their C32's? I'm thinking of purchasing a set from a forum member and would like to know what you think. I want to drop the car about 1" for cosmetic and performance.

My current setup:
Front: Wheels:19X8.5 with 35mm offset, Tires: 235/35/19
Rear: Wheels:19X9.5 with 30mm offset, Tires: 265/30/19

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You will not clear coilovers up front w/ ET 35. Need something like et 27 or 28.

Your rear offset is pretty aggressive also. If you go lower you may rub the fender lip. Most folks run ET 35 in the rear with coilovers.

Tires make a big difference with coilovers also. Fat/non rounded tire walls make it harder to clear the front coilovers, while it increases the chances you rub against the fender/inner wheel well on the rear.

If you just want a mild drop without buying new wheels, I would suggest that you just get H&R springs + Koni yellows.
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when you go coilover see if you can get 5mm spacer from Brabus.

I have the TEIN SS and loves it. I adjust my dampen setting depending on my mood quite often. no other adjustable coilover is as easy to adjust as the TEIN SS.

the rest just follow trutaing's guideline.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
when you go coilover see if you can get 5mm spacer from Brabus.

I have the TEIN SS and loves it. I adjust my dampen setting depending on my mood quite often. no other adjustable coilover is as easy to adjust as the TEIN SS.

the rest just follow trutaing's guideline.
well said, I'm having a hard time adjust my pss9's Retarded Design.
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well said, I'm having a hard time adjust my pss9's Retarded Design.
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Thanks for the heads up, the wheels I'm putting are non-brabus, they are actually Eurotech's. The Brabus I have in car are heading to Wheel America, 1 has a small crack and will be fixed. Then I will probably sell them. They are light wheels but also very soft. I'm putting Eurotech's for now until I can cough up some cash for Forged wheels

Also, without dropping the car, will I get rubbing?
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Frank, to be honest... the Pss9 are over rated I think your SS is the same if not better on the streets &TRACK
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Frank, to be honest... the Pss9 are over rated I think your SS is the same if not better on the streets &TRACK
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