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Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 7:38 pm
by bjk
Well, I'll see. I do suspect that I'd probably get used to it. But if it's not going to cost me any more, I don't see the disadvantage to getter softer springs. Would mean I wouldn't have to wind the damper all the way down for it to be comfortable, and gives me more adjustability further up?

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:00 am
by c3rbera
Rhetorically speaking, that'd give you less adjustability on the way up...but your logic is gonna split hairs. :roll:
The point is there is a comfortable point with these. Like it exists full stop. Let's not forget your car probably isn't a magic carpet as it is anyway.

But as food for thought, don't neglect the 'quality' variable in this either, apparently different shocks will handle the compression differently even if the spring rates are the same so I wouldn't go relying on that alone (someone correct me if wrong). You've got several people vouching for these already, would have more too. Honestly just go for another joy ride, you might be mildly surprised. :lol:

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:06 am
by vipfto
As ruby says your really splitting hairs again. But my suggestion is first get tyres and your wheels to fit then look at suspension.

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:13 am
by silverGPX
My BC v1's feel like a normal car on medium.

On hard they arent even that harsh, they feel softer than Sahin's Struts and Springs.

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 11:14 am
by Sahin
silverGPX wrote:My BC v1's feel like a normal car on medium.

On hard they arent even that harsh, they feel softer than Sahin's Struts and Springs.
Mine's really stiff ;)

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 1:58 pm
by bjk
I split hairs well. (literally as well as metaphorically it seems.)
vipfto wrote:But my suggestion is first get tyres and your wheels to fit then look at suspension.
That's the plan. Thinking I'm going to have to make another phone call to insurance about getting this money back, otherwise it might be getting a bit tight when it comes to paying the other bits for the shop, and tyres, and guard rolling, ngehh..

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 3:42 pm
by bjk
However-many-times-a-charm! Insurance has agreed to credit me the reimbursement! :cheers: The shop's info must've finally swayed them over, although the lady on the phone sounded a little... I dunno, it was strange tone of voice. Kinda weary, haha. But I have been heckling them for a few weeks and inadvertently giving them headaches, so I guess it was a little justified.

Going straight to my bank account, so hopefully will have processed by Friday. Which means I can afford tyres and guard rolling without stress. Whoo.

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 6:02 pm
by c3rbera
bjk wrote:I split hairs well. (literally as well as metaphorically it seems.)
Moar Pantene? :lol:

And woooo! That's awesome to hear. :)

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 6:52 pm
by bjk
Heh, maybe I should try. Think this mop is a bit beyond repair now, cutting it aside.

I was pretty surprised, really. She put me on hold for a bit while she reviewed the notes for my claim, and basically as soon as she got back on she told me that it would be put through, no fuss. Quite relieved.

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 6:54 pm
by Andym
wooo great news. I'm excited to see these wheels on the car!

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 7:00 pm
by bjk
Andym wrote:wooo great news. I'm excited to see these wheels on the car!
lol, me too. Sometimes I just take one wheel out of the box and look at it. :lol:

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 3:00 pm
by bjk
*sigh* Shop is behind on a few cars work, and found a bit more damage on mine. Won't get it back until Tuesday at this stage. :(

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:14 pm
by Technikhaus
:( I know the feeling when it's put back.
When they put my bumper on (A year ago :o ) the paint failed to adhere the first time around, and that it back two more days :(

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Fri Aug 16, 2013 6:43 pm
by bjk
It was all that kept me going thursday night too. Ah well. If anything it just means it'll be another payday before I have to pay them. And I don't have to pay for the hire car till then.

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 4:53 pm
by bjk
:astron:

So it finally happened. Well, halfway there. Tyres are on the wheels, but the car is conspicuously absent. Ended up going for the Kumho KU31's again as I had on the front of my stockies, 235/45R17. 5% bigger than ideal, but for $140 a pop I'm not complaining. Cheaper than the 16's that I bought in Canberra. :lol:

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Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:34 pm
by Andym
that is going to look FAT (in a good way) will be good fun through the twisties.

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:48 pm
by bjk
Andym wrote:that is going to look FAT (in a good way) will be good fun through the twisties.
lol, don't people usually use PHAT for that? ;)

Yeah, I'm looking forward to see how these handle! Hopefully without scrubbing my guards to sh*t, haha.

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:49 pm
by Sahin
should get some lock nuts lol

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Sat Aug 17, 2013 5:50 pm
by bjk
I might just park up against a wall everywhere I go, haha.

Re: BJK's '95 GPX

Posted: Sun Aug 18, 2013 7:24 pm
by Astron_Boy
willtheyNOWfit.com?