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Old 08-01-2016, 10:25 PM   #43
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For me it was deciding what Gauges I really needed and what mounting option to get. I decided to go with the AEM X series oil pressure gauge with Craven speed Dual pod mount. Too me that is the most important and for the rest I can use the Torque App. Months of research before ordering, as I do with any change to the car.
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For me it was deciding what Gauges I really needed and what mounting option to get. I decided to go with the AEM X series oil pressure gauge with Craven speed Dual pod mount. Too me that is the most important and for the rest I can use the Torque App. Months of research before ordering, as I do with any change to the car.
got a pic of it already on ?
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Old 08-02-2016, 11:17 PM   #45
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got a pic of it already on ?
I have yet to receive it. Ordered everything on Sunday and should be getting them by next week. Ill post pic when done.
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Front swaybar. I was convinced I needed to learn to drive. While likely true, the improvement took me by surprise.

I'm still a little unsure about the coilovers I run but experimenting is expensive...
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Old 08-03-2016, 01:35 AM   #47
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Coilovers. Being an MY15 it already had revised dampers over the 13 and 14’s. I still wanted to improve the ride, but was also hesitant (as some have already mentioned) the handling out of the box is pretty solid. That and people generally only went for coilovers specifically for lowering and or track work rather than for improving ride. Being a daily driver I was not interested in dropping the ride much if at all.

I then started reading about Tein Flex Z’s and peoples positive experiences with them being not only affordable, but having great ride and adjustability. On reading up further I learned of some funky system they offer called EDFC. The top Pro model effectively introduces active damping.

http://www.tein.co.jp/e/products/edfc_active_pro.html

Using napkin math I came to the conclusion that with the money saved from not having to go for a far more expensive suspension I could roll that difference into the EDFC system instead.

I’ve pulled the trigger on a set of Tein Flex Z’s and EDFC Active Pro with GPS module. The AU distributor has never heard of the top kit being fitted to a Twin, which makes me all warm and fuzzy. So here I am waiting for it all to arrive on the slow ship from Japan, four weeks and counting, but not in a rush.

Reminds me of that saying, anything worth doing is worth doing to excess!
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Coilovers. Being an MY15 it already had revised dampers over the 13 and 14’s. I still wanted to improve the ride, but was also hesitant (as some have already mentioned) the handling out of the box is pretty solid. That and people generally only went for coilovers specifically for lowering and or track work rather than for improving ride. Being a daily driver I was not interested in dropping the ride much if at all.

I then started reading about Tein Flex Z’s and peoples positive experiences with them being not only affordable, but having great ride and adjustability. On reading up further I learned of some funky system they offer called EDFC. The top Pro model effectively introduces active damping.

http://www.tein.co.jp/e/products/edfc_active_pro.html

Using napkin math I came to the conclusion that with the money saved from not having to go for a far more expensive suspension I could roll that difference into the EDFC system instead.

I’ve pulled the trigger on a set of Tein Flex Z’s and EDFC Active Pro with GPS module. The AU distributor has never heard of the top kit being fitted to a Twin, which makes me all warm and fuzzy. So here I am waiting for it all to arrive on the slow ship from Japan, four weeks and counting, but not in a rush.

Reminds me of that saying, anything worth doing is worth doing to excess!
i am due to get some coilovers sometime this winter and i was stuck deciding between the flex z's and the bt racing br coilovers. let us know what you think of your flex z's once they are on!
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i am due to get some coilovers sometime this winter and i was stuck deciding between the flex z's and the bt racing br coilovers. let us know what you think of your flex z's once they are on!
I LOVE my flex Z's for the street. I'm still amazed that anyone would look for ANY other coilover for DD use. It's the perfect combination of price, brand quality, adjustability, and spring/damper combo (6k).

I see people saying "I'm going to put fortune 500 autos or BC coilovers on".... Why? If you aren't going to the track the Flex Z is the best all-arounder.

Highly recommended.
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I LOVE my flex Z's for the street. I'm still amazed that anyone would look for ANY other coilover for DD use. It's the perfect combination of price, brand quality, adjustability, and spring/damper combo (6k).

I see people saying "I'm going to put fortune 500 autos or BC coilovers on".... Why? If you aren't going to the track the Flex Z is the best all-arounder.

Highly recommended.
i'll probably cop them, that price is unbeatable
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Forced induction. Took me 2-1/2 years to decide.
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Not so far. If my motor blows, then yeah.
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