Thread #28510

Super Stiff LS400?

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Ren335January 19, 2012
#433201

Super Stiff LS400?

Hey, I've been a fan of the VIP style for a while now and looking on starting my own project. First thing I'm gonna do is get a FUSA and curtains... :smiley-rofl: :pat:
JUST KIDDING. I'm planning on getting a 99 LS400 and doing it properly, imo. I've been doing some research on coiovers and other sus. parts, and I looked on one site and found they had extremely stiff set up, 26 front, 22 rear. I know it can sacrifice ride quality, but when your concerned on how your car looks, I'm not concerned about ride quality. I can deal. Anyways, they discontinued that model of coilovers, So does anyone know a good and stiff set up? I'm not concerned about money. I'm willing to drop about 10k into the wheels and suspension.

Also, I plan on going with some extreme camber, and before anything, If the rear has -10, then the front has to be near equal to that for me. I don't like the rear camber and no or little front camber. I was thinking on going around -12ish. And another thing I'm not a fan of, just me, even though it does look good on some cars, is having the wheels tucked under the fender. I like it to be flush with the fender. If I'm running -12 camber, would it be better to get wide wheels with high negative offset? Or run some spacers on lower offset wheels? I would assume wider wheels with high negative offset. I'm not concerned about tire wear either. It's part of the life style right? :shrug:

Anyways, that's what I planning on doing, and will take the time and effort to do so.
Thanks!
-Ren
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Hey, I've been a fan of the VIP style for a while now and looking on starting my own project. First thing I'm gonna do is get a FUSA and curtains... :smiley-rofl: :pat:
JUST KIDDING. I'm planning on getting a 99 LS400 and doing it properly, imo. I've been doing some research on coiovers and other sus. parts, and I looked on one site and found they had extremely stiff set up, 26 front, 22 rear. I know it can sacrifice ride quality, but when your concerned on how your car looks, I'm not concerned about ride quality. I can deal. Anyways, they discontinued that model of coilovers, So does anyone know a good and stiff set up? I'm not concerned about money. I'm willing to drop about 10k into the wheels and suspension.

Also, I plan on going with some extreme camber, and before anything, If the rear has -10, then the front has to be near equal to that for me. I don't like the rear camber and no or little front camber. I was thinking on going around -12ish. And another thing I'm not a fan of, just me, even though it does look good on some cars, is having the wheels tucked under the fender. I like it to be flush with the fender. If I'm running -12 camber, would it be better to get wide wheels with high negative offset? Or run some spacers on lower offset wheels? I would assume wider wheels with high negative offset. I'm not concerned about tire wear either. It's part of the life style right? :shrug:

Anyways, that's what I planning on doing, and will take the time and effort to do so.
Thanks!
-Ren
brainneededJanuary 19, 2012
#433223
hit up OG for custom rate BC coilovers. the dampers are built to match. :biggthumpup:
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hit up OG for custom rate BC coilovers. the dampers are built to match. :biggthumpup:
Ren335January 19, 2012
#433236
brainneeded;433223 wrote:hit up OG for custom rate BC coilovers. the dampers are built to match. :biggthumpup:


OG?
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[QUOTE=brainneeded;433223]hit up OG for custom rate BC coilovers. the dampers are built to match. :biggthumpup:[/QUOTE]

OG?
HiloDB1January 19, 2012
#433238
A member of this forum
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t3chniqueJanuary 19, 2012
#433245
I think PBM (Parts Shop Max) makes some 20kg+ coilovers, find them in the vendor section. BC Racing is a good option as well. But with 10k to spend, why not just use air?
Wheels and tires will cost you 4-5k at most.

Willing to run -12 degrees means you will need full arms and other pieces like Studio UCAs. A low offset 11.5" rim sounds like what you need
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I think PBM (Parts Shop Max) makes some 20kg+ coilovers, find them in the vendor section. BC Racing is a good option as well. But with 10k to spend, why not just use air? 
Wheels and tires will cost you 4-5k at most. 

Willing to run -12 degrees means you will need full arms and other pieces like Studio UCAs. A low offset 11.5" rim sounds like what you need
OGJanuary 19, 2012
#433254
PM sent on suspension, may also be able to help you on the camber. We're in progress on a 99 LS400 and seeing exactly what we can do as far as even/aggressive camber.

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This is the homie Jeebus' car w/ -12* out back. We're a couple days away from going back in and working on the fronts. I'm not sure we can accomplish -12* up front with readily available parts so whatever we can squeeze out up front we will match the rear. Modifications to the wheel are likely.
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PM sent on suspension, may also be able to help you on the camber. We're in progress on a 99 LS400 and seeing exactly what we can do as far as even/aggressive camber.
 
[IMG]http://www.stanceworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/11/sw17.jpg[/IMG]
 
This is the homie Jeebus' car w/ -12* out back. We're a couple days away from going back in and working on the fronts. I'm not sure we can accomplish -12* up front with readily available parts so whatever we can squeeze out up front we will match the rear. Modifications to the wheel are likely.
Ren335January 20, 2012
#433497
t3chnique;433245 wrote:I think PBM (Parts Shop Max) makes some 20kg+ coilovers, find them in the vendor section. BC Racing is a good option as well. But with 10k to spend, why not just use air?
Wheels and tires will cost you 4-5k at most.

Willing to run -12 degrees means you will need full arms and other pieces like Studio UCAs. A low offset 11.5" rim sounds like what you need


Bags are for groceries.... :giggity: Plus I'd like the wheels to be flush with the fender, not tucked. And I've looked at Nagisa Auto front UCA, Rear LCA, and front camber adapter, which allows more camber. Any other companies that make good products for the UCF20?
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[QUOTE=t3chnique;433245]I think PBM (Parts Shop Max) makes some 20kg+ coilovers, find them in the vendor section. BC Racing is a good option as well. But with 10k to spend, why not just use air? 
Wheels and tires will cost you 4-5k at most. 

Willing to run -12 degrees means you will need full arms and other pieces like Studio UCAs. A low offset 11.5" rim sounds like what you need[/QUOTE]

Bags are for groceries.... :giggity: Plus I'd like the wheels to be flush with the fender, not tucked. And I've looked at Nagisa Auto front UCA, Rear LCA, and front camber adapter, which allows more camber. Any other companies that make good products for the UCF20?
VincentJanuary 20, 2012
#433502
^you might be in the wrong forum / scene if you think bags are for groceries
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^you might be in the wrong forum / scene if you think bags are for groceries
OGJanuary 20, 2012
#433514
Ren335;433497 wrote:Bags are for groceries.... :giggity: Plus I'd like the wheels to be flush with the fender, not tucked. And I've looked at Nagisa Auto front UCA, Rear LCA, and front camber adapter, which allows more camber. Any other companies that make good products for the UCF20?


We're using Studio for camber adapters, RLCA, toe, and tension (coming soon). U.S. made at a fraction of the price. Let me know if you wanna get on board.
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[QUOTE=Ren335;433497]Bags are for groceries.... :giggity: Plus I'd like the wheels to be flush with the fender, not tucked. And I've looked at Nagisa Auto front UCA, Rear LCA, and front camber adapter, which allows more camber. Any other companies that make good products for the UCF20?[/QUOTE]
 
We're using Studio for camber adapters, RLCA, toe, and tension (coming soon). U.S. made at a fraction of the price. Let me know if you wanna get on board.
Sash1miJanuary 20, 2012
#433532
Vincent;433502 wrote:^you might be in the wrong forum / scene if you think bags are for groceries


Damn I thought 2012's purpose was to put an end to that bags and static trash talking. It still exists.
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[QUOTE=Vincent;433502]^you might be in the wrong forum / scene if you think bags are for groceries[/QUOTE]

Damn I thought 2012's purpose was to put an end to that bags and static trash talking. It still exists.
Sash1miJanuary 20, 2012
#433536
OG;433514 wrote:We're using Studio for camber adapters, RLCA, toe, and tension (coming soon). U.S. made at a fraction of the price. Let me know if you wanna get on board.


Studio's FTW!!!!!!
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[QUOTE=OG;433514]We're using Studio for camber adapters, RLCA, toe, and tension (coming soon). U.S. made at a fraction of the price. Let me know if you wanna get on board.[/QUOTE]

Studio's FTW!!!!!!
Ren335January 21, 2012
#433667
Vincent;433502 wrote:^you might be in the wrong forum / scene if you think bags are for groceries


Wrong forum / scene? I don't mean to be a dick/douche, esp considering I just joined, but so far, I've already gotten price quotes on good coilover set ups. I'm not a fan of bags, that's my opinion.
I'm looking for my preference, not yours. Sorry.
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[QUOTE=Vincent;433502]^you might be in the wrong forum / scene if you think bags are for groceries[/QUOTE]

Wrong forum / scene? I don't mean to be a dick/douche, esp considering I just joined, but so far, I've already gotten price quotes on good coilover set ups. I'm not a fan of bags, that's my opinion.
I'm looking for my preference, not yours. Sorry.
OGJanuary 22, 2012
#433803
i think what he's trying to say is that in this scene you will come accross just as many air setups as static, so best not to insult those on the other side of the fence. sending you a pm now.
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i think what he's trying to say is that in this scene you will come accross just as many air setups as static, so best not to insult those on the other side of the fence. sending you a pm now.
VincentJanuary 22, 2012
#433841
OG;433803 wrote:i think what he's trying to say is that in this scene you will come accross just as many air setups as static, so best not to insult those on the other side of the fence. sending you a pm now.


^to put it nicely, exactly how OG explained it.
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[QUOTE=OG;433803]i think what he's trying to say is that in this scene you will come accross just as many air setups as static, so best not to insult those on the other side of the fence. sending you a pm now.[/QUOTE]

^to put it nicely, exactly how OG explained it.
KickEachVerseFebruary 4, 2012
#435992
I want @Jeebus' stance!
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I want @Jeebus' stance!
Ren335February 4, 2012
#436000
KickEachVerse;435992 wrote:I want @Jeebus' stance!


That's what I'm planning on doing, except -12 front too
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[QUOTE=KickEachVerse;435992]I want @Jeebus' stance![/QUOTE]

That's what I'm planning on doing, except -12 front too
OGFebruary 5, 2012
#436101
-12 fronts may be possible static. jebbus has uas which would probably run into clearance issues.
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-12 fronts may be possible static. jebbus has uas which would probably run into clearance issues.
gh0stFebruary 8, 2012
#436724
Its not a stiff option...but don't 99 have factory air suspension? could you use a data system or does that route not work very effectively?
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Its not a stiff option...but don't 99 have factory air suspension? could you use a data system or does that route not work very effectively?