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Old 29-04-2009, 12:56 PM   #21
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Meaning "Coil over strut" design

I like the way this man thinks

but back on topic, go with something thats within your budget RickBrah
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Old 29-04-2009, 01:07 PM   #22
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Irony is 90% of cars come with 'coilovers' standard, including the Astina...
yeah but the actual term coilover (coil spring over dampner) has been disembiguated from macpherson/chapman strut type suspension and is now GENERALY used for height adjustable struts with a preloading adjustment for the spring.
well you know what i mean

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Old 29-04-2009, 02:40 PM   #23
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Dude that's a big word for a parts snitch to understand!
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Old 29-04-2009, 03:43 PM   #24
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thanks for all the help.

but i would still like to know, would lowering 45inches still look good with some nice designed 15inch rims i have?
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Old 29-04-2009, 06:11 PM   #25
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To get an idea here's a Hardtop on king low (not superlow) with 15"s.


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Old 29-04-2009, 09:40 PM   #26
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cheers

thanks heaps for that picture. at least i got a good idea know how 15's look
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