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Old 03-24-2012, 08:36 PM   #15
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This is more Yes than ever. OH YES.

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I'm not even thinking about drops until there are roll-center correction kits.
I've never heard of this ? What does this do exactly?
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Old 03-24-2012, 09:01 PM   #16
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^it "fixes" suspension geometry that gets screwed up by lowering. If you just lower, most cars with struts up front acquire some nasty bump-steer.
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Old 03-24-2012, 10:55 PM   #17
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Damn the drop looks good but the pearl white looks amazing. It shows the lines sooo well. I am so torn on what color to get!!!
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Old 03-24-2012, 11:14 PM   #18
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Didn't see one on Facebook, ask RCE yourself?
I thought I was...
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Old 03-24-2012, 11:24 PM   #19
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I'd ask via Facebook. Here's the most recent:

"Cant say HOW, but I can say that I drove this car FROM the pickup point to me AND back. I will post a review soon. I am in St Pete shooting video for KPAX/ VOLVO Racing and have to edit some video tonight. I am "OVER the MOON" excited about this car. The prototype spring drop the car 20mm. Whiteline ball joint extenders will be installed soon. Our GD lowering plates fit and a 19mm STI rear sway is SPOT the fun k on for this chassis. Steering is UNLIKE anything with a Subaru badge on it.....E V A R. Its been a while since these pics were taken .....BUT....reading my initial review the other day gave me chills........and I wrote it. lol"
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Old 03-24-2012, 11:53 PM   #20
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I'd ask via Facebook. Here's the most recent:

"Cant say HOW, but I can say that I drove this car FROM the pickup point to me AND back. I will post a review soon. I am in St Pete shooting video for KPAX/ VOLVO Racing and have to edit some video tonight. I am "OVER the MOON" excited about this car. The prototype spring drop the car 20mm. Whiteline ball joint extenders will be installed soon. Our GD lowering plates fit and a 19mm STI rear sway is SPOT the fun k on for this chassis. Steering is UNLIKE anything with a Subaru badge on it.....E V A R. Its been a while since these pics were taken .....BUT....reading my initial review the other day gave me chills........and I wrote it. lol"
Whoa damn that sounded like it came from the heart
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Old 03-24-2012, 11:57 PM   #21
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Ooohh ahhhh.
20mm, just what it needed
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Old 03-25-2012, 01:55 AM   #22
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Looks bad ass, can't wait to hear the reviews on the ride quality when these things are released. After having nothing but slammed vehicles all my life, I really care about ride quality now a days. (Waits for the buy a _______ if you want ride quality comment)
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Old 03-25-2012, 02:54 AM   #23
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These guys also said 2714 lbs with full tank and no spare!
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These guys also said 2714 lbs with full tank and no spare!
I came here to post this. Add 35-40 for the spare/tools. Puts us right around the published weight.
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Old 03-25-2012, 08:56 AM   #25
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Hope you don't mind, just reposted this pic in the Satin White Pearl thread.


At any rate, big fan of RCE and can't wait to see what they do with the BRZ. Hoping for something similar to their RCE Yellows + Bilstein setup.
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Old 03-25-2012, 12:22 PM   #26
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car looks dirty... nice drop though, but i'm personally going with coilovers, 20mm is not enough for me :P
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Old 03-25-2012, 03:26 PM   #28
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Looks well balanced!

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