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druzilla32

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Hey,

What do people think about this: http://www.gtrmod.com/COBB-Tuning-Coilover...ob%209c1800.htm

I want to keep the factory adjustable shock absorbers but also lower it just a little. Looks like these would do?

Anybody got opinions on these? They seem to be a reasonable price.

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Hey,

What do people think about this: http://www.gtrmod.com/COBB-Tuning-Coilover...ob%209c1800.htm

I want to keep the factory adjustable shock absorbers but also lower it just a little. Looks like these would do?

Anybody got opinions on these? They seem to be a reasonable price.

I used the Mines Eibach Springs in mine and have got a firmer ride and lower ride height. This maintains the factory adjustability. Which ever way you go it is a pig of a job to do as you have to remove the majority of the rear interior to fit whatever you put in.

Good Luck

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I used the Mines Eibach Springs in mine and have got a firmer ride and lower ride height. This maintains the factory adjustability. Which ever way you go it is a pig of a job to do as you have to remove the majority of the rear interior to fit whatever you put in.

Good Luck

jpgtr, interesting stuff..what is even more interesting is that you not only own that MAGNIFICENT black GT-R but a 996 911 Turbo as well??- yee hah!

These for me are about the 2 best sports/supercars one can own...how do they compare with one another in terms of performance, drivability, reliability and desirability???

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Hey,

What do people think about this: http://www.gtrmod.com/COBB-Tuning-Coilover...ob%209c1800.htm

I want to keep the factory adjustable shock absorbers but also lower it just a little. Looks like these would do?

Anybody got opinions on these? They seem to be a reasonable price.

Just so you are aware there are a couple of other options of basically the same thing as those Cobb kits. The main thing to determine is what your plans for the car are as they each come with significantly different spring rates.

The Cobb system is pretty much focused on a street set up where as the below 2 systems are a bit more track focused as far as spring rates go.

GTC Racing - http://www.gtc-r.com/

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Type 1R - http://www.typeoneracing.com/catalog/produ...=151&page=1

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I have a set of the T1R coilover kit (the GTC kit pictured is EXACTLY the same as the T1R kit). Used for 2 days before i switched over to a full coilover kit. I will need to check freight cost but it will end up costing you much less than if you buy a new set direct from Canada (or the UK). PM if you are interested.

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I have a set of the T1R coilover kit (the GTC kit pictured is EXACTLY the same as the T1R kit). Used for 2 days before i switched over to a full coilover kit. I will need to check freight cost but it will end up costing you much less than if you buy a new set direct from Canada (or the UK). PM if you are interested.

Hey,

Just wondering why you went for full coilovers after just 2 days?

and how did the factory adjustable shock perform?

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