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urbanski · #**151** (**permalink**) 06-17-06, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by wildwhl

urby -

a little secret - even you can hit above 1.00 on this particular turn

WW

vegas sept 4-9

VELOSE · #**152** (**permalink**) 06-19-06, 08:03 PM

Dreamin, I thought the spring rates are 400F and 450R? If not, oops.

Anyhow, looks like lars on the forums is going to part with some brand new FG2's to Bossplaya. Now I need some coils DAMMIT! Maybe in a month I can get to test them. First I need to get this illness out of the way.

BTW, the other day I tested out my new RT-615 tires. I took a nicely banked right handed on ramp and pulled a 1.09g with stock springs, FE4 shocks, and Hotchkis sways. What a car.......

VELOSE · #**153** (**permalink**) 06-20-06, 06:51 PM

I can't wait any longer. I just forked out 300 bones for a set of H&R Springs and a new set of FG2's from Lars sale. This should satisfy my needs. I want a better stance and slightly stiffer ride. I'll have a review in a few weeks when everything arrives and is installed.

GC lags....

Staxxin · #**154** (**permalink**) 06-20-06, 07:35 PM

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Originally Posted by VELOSE

I can't wait any longer. I just forked out 300 bones for a set of H&R Springs and a new set of FG2's from Lars sale. This should satisfy my needs. I want a better stance and slightly stiffer ride. I'll have a review in a few weeks when everything arrives and is installed.

GC lags....

Will the H&R's work with your Asanti's?

blown black caddy · #**155** (**permalink**) 06-20-06, 09:06 PM

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Originally Posted by VELOSE

I can't wait any longer. I just forked out 300 bones for a set of H&R Springs and a new set of FG2's from Lars sale. This should satisfy my needs. I want a better stance and slightly stiffer ride. I'll have a review in a few weeks when everything arrives and is installed.

GC lags....

Cool news. If everything works out for you I'm sure I will follow that route along with others? If you had not bought the shocks I would have and tried something similar since GC is apparently not serious about doing the kit! Keep us posted with your results?

P.S. Where did you buy your HR springs from and can you give us the spring rates and related specs?

VELOSE · #**156** (**permalink**) 06-21-06, 01:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Staxxin

Will the H&R's work with your Asanti's?

I might have an occasional rub with the right rear. That's because I already rubbed there before, very slightly. That happened when I made the trip to San Diego with a spare tire, 50lb craftsman aluminum jack, 70lbs of luggage, and my 70lb son in the right rear seat going 80mph on deep dips and potholes on the road. Asanti uses an aggressive offset to bring the wheels to the fender. Another part of me thinks I won't. The FG2's are going to be firmer and the springs will be too. So I should be good.

VELOSE · #**157** (**permalink**) 06-21-06, 01:39 AM

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Originally Posted by blown black caddy

Cool news. If everything works out for you I'm sure I will follow that route along with others? If you had not bought the shocks I would have and tried something similar since GC is apparently not serious about doing the kit! Keep us posted with your results?

P.S. Where did you buy your HR springs from and can you give us the spring rates and related specs?

I'll definitely keep you guys posted. I don't know the specs on the h&r's because they won't release that information. However, you can pick them up thru www.tirerack.com for under $300 shipped if you don't have to pay taxes on them.

DILLIGAF · #**158** (**permalink**) 06-24-06, 12:31 AM

calicadi · #**159** (**permalink**) 06-24-06, 02:22 AM

I'm planning on calling them 6/30. He said 2-3 when we spoke last week. So basically I'm calling every Friday starting next week.

wildwhl · #**160** (**permalink**) 06-24-06, 01:10 PM

This is almost funny. I orderd H&R's about 5 times and never got them. GC played ball quickly, but are in the same boat - can't get their vendors to supply parts. I've still never actually witnessed a set of H&R springs for the V (base CTS, yes).

If you go H&R I'm sure you'll like it.

The patient will like their GC kit better.

I promise.

WW

blown black caddy · #**161** (**permalink**) 06-24-06, 08:48 PM

Hey, I'm trying to be patient!

Staxxin · #**162** (**permalink**) 06-25-06, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by VELOSE

I might have an occasional rub with the right rear. That's because I already rubbed there before, very slightly. That happened when I made the trip to San Diego with a spare tire, 50lb craftsman aluminum jack, 70lbs of luggage, and my 70lb son in the right rear seat going 80mph on deep dips and potholes on the road. Asanti uses an aggressive offset to bring the wheels to the fender. Another part of me thinks I won't. The FG2's are going to be firmer and the springs will be too. So I should be good.

Good to know... I was curious because I recall Marty (Lasstss) posting a thread sometime ago trying the H&R's with CCW 19x8.5/19x10 and they rubbed too much to be used so he sold them off. I wonder how different the offset is between the Asanti’s and CCW’s. I’d like to run this setup too but I’m running CCW 19x8.5/19x10.

VELOSE · #**163** (**permalink**) 06-25-06, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Staxxin

Good to know... I was curious because I recall Marty (Lasstss) posting a thread sometime ago trying the H&R's with CCW 19x8.5/19x10 and they rubbed too much to be used so he sold them off. I wonder how different the offset is between the Asanti’s and CCW’s. I’d like to run this setup too but I’m running CCW 19x8.5/19x10.

I'm really worried that I'll rub with the Asanti's. The offset Asanti uses on their wheels is very aggressive. They push the rim to the very edge of the fender. I'm more worried about the fronts. I'm already running a 235/35/20 in front to clear the car on stock ride height. If I go any smaller tire in front, I'll be undersized.

If it does rub, I'll have to ask myself these questions. Should I sell the Asanti's? Should I replace them with some pefect fitted Fikse or other 18" custom wheels? Should I keep my wheels and patiently wait for GC to come out with their kit? At this point, any of those options sound good to me.

calicadi · #**164** (**permalink**) 07-01-06, 03:45 PM

Talked to Stan on Friday. They haven't received the magic part yet. He's going to call GM Monday a.m. to see if they're in-transit yet and will call me back.

Velose... classic dilemma of time or money. Option one you can start on now for $$$, two has the GC wait and no $$$. For me, I'm taking the later. I want to see how many options open up once the kit is in.

rgd · #**165** (**permalink**) 07-01-06, 04:07 PM

I have a set of H&R's for the V. They did not work with my QA1 shocks.
BTW... They have already been sold.
My point, they do exist.

Quote:

Originally Posted by wildwhl

This is almost funny. I orderd H&R's about 5 times and never got them. GC played ball quickly, but are in the same boat - can't get their vendors to supply parts. I've still never actually witnessed a set of H&R springs for the V (base CTS, yes).

If you go H&R I'm sure you'll like it.

The patient will like their GC kit better.

I promise.

WW