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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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v-maxx coilover questions

hey guys im ordering v maxx coilovers my suspension right now is all stock. my question is what do i need with the coilovers do i need to get swaybars control arms end links etc i donnt no what to do and some feedback will really help me out thanxs
 
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 03:50 PM
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u dun ned end linx or a swaybar tho you mite ned da contrail arrms if u wan 2 b slammd bcuz ur cambur wil b bad it relly depenz on wat u wan 2 do wit ur car it literaley tuk me betwen 5 & 10 minnutes to rite dis np im verry glad 2 help u let us kno if u ned moar hlp but u mite wan 2 brussh up on ur gramer plox
 

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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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...aaaaaand now to be more helpful

Honestly if all you want is to be slammed you won't need much more then maybe control arms in order to get your camber back into spec. If your car is an '05 and above, I believe you might have some minimal camber adjustment from the factory. If you're looking for better all around handling, you might want a larger sway bar as well. Since this is in the 1st gen section, I'm assuming you have an R53 so you might want to look at a 22mm from what I've read. You don't really need endlinks unless you're planning to corner balance. If you want to go even farther, you could look at the TSW X-brace to stiffen things up even more. Have fun.
 
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 04:02 PM
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and now for satire and wit...
Originally Posted by MaverickGun
u dun ned end linx or a swaybar tho you mite ned da contrail arrms if u wan 2 b slammd bcuz ur cambur wil b bad it relly depenz on wat u wan 2 do wit ur car it literaley tuk me betwen 5 & 10 minnutes to rite dis np im verry glad 2 help u let us kno if u ned moar hlp but u mite wan 2 brussh up on ur grammer plox


for the hundred millionth time... quit exaggerating!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by OKCdancer
and now for satire and wit...


for the hundred millionth time... quit exaggerating!
Haha, nice.

And to the OP,

I thought about the VMAXX coilovers but it seems like it makes more sense to spend a little more money and get a set that is actually good. Another $300 will get you the ST coilovers from these guys:

http://thesuspensionsource.mybigcommerce.com/index.php

I have a thread that might answer some of your questions over here. I was inquiring about whether to get megan coilovers (seemingly a step up from vmaxx) or shocks and springs and had many of the same questions you did about suspension mods.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...w-springs.html

Good luck!
 
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Old Sep 16, 2011 | 09:39 PM
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ok so what if i just got the camber plates and 22mm swaybar for the front im not tracking the car its my DD and yea its an 05 r53.
 
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Old Sep 17, 2011 | 08:13 AM
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Get a set of IE fixed camber plates,Koni FSD shocks on the stock springs and a H+R sway bar,you'll have a pretty good handling street car without spending a fortune.
 
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Old Sep 20, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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With ST coilovers you will just need wheel spacers. Everything else if just solely up to you.
 
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