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Old 11-30-2012, 06:35 PM   #29
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these look awesome.
wonder how they ride low... just ride on bump stops or..?
interested in being able to run a koni race setup... low.
Actually, they do not ride on the bumpstops. The GC struts are shorter than both the stock struts or the stock struts with Koni inserts. Additionally, the camber/caster plates stick up higher for more clearance too.

Remember though, a GC race setup is RACE. It is not "trackday" or "driver school".

Our very first street kit should be for sale on Monday, and the front camber/caster plates and rear mounts are different than the autocross/race/trackday mounts .

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Old 11-30-2012, 07:44 PM   #30
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They use Konis. I believe they are making their own housings but I'm not sure. You can pick between Koni Sport single adj, Koni Yellow Race, or Koni double adjustable, presumably on the yellow Sports, but not 100% sure. The rears are a Koni 30 series shock, sucks to adjust the damping setting on them (has to be off the car), that's the only bad thing though.

They 30 series RACE /TRACK /SCHOOL rear, actually do not have to be removed from the car. You do however want to jack the car up, it is easier to reach the rebound adjuster through the springs.


The STREET GC Koni rears are adjusted from in the trunk, but unfortunately are not intended for as much spring.
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holy hell, those are some sexy parts. definitely going this route if the reviews are positive.
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Old 11-30-2012, 08:09 PM   #32
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They 30 series RACE /TRACK /SCHOOL rear, actually do not have to be removed from the car. You do however want to jack the car up, it is easier to reach the rebound adjuster through the springs.


The STREET GC Koni rears are adjusted from in the trunk, but unfortunately are not intended for as much spring.
Ah, my bad. I didn't realize you guys were offering anything but the Series 30 in the rear. Good to hear that it doesn't have to be removed, I didn't think the shaft would spin freely (well easily by hand anyways) with the top hat tightened down.

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What spring rates are you providing when someone orders one of the defined options on website, such as "touring," "aggressive," etc?

At what spring rates, do you recommend using each of the three damper options?

These seem to check all the right boxes. Nice job!
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Cant wait for those tax returns. Lets get to some more talking about a good setup on autox and track
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What spring rates are you providing when someone orders one of the defined options on website, such as "touring," "aggressive," etc?

At what spring rates, do you recommend using each of the three damper options?

These seem to check all the right boxes. Nice job!
Thanks for the compliments on the Blue GC kit.

Your "defined options" question is more appropriate for the "GC f.a.q. thread", because it is THE most frequently asked question by far. I will cut and paste, and answer there.
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