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Old Mar 25, 2013 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by shawn22:8107445
Originally Posted by Pharm0r
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Thats your problem. Take your junk coilovers off and put it back to stock until you buy something worth putting on the car.
I hate to say it, but thw k sports I had on my last S gave me a better ride than what I'm getting with the stock suspension.

The Bilsteins should give me exactly what I'm wanting, I'm just having a hard time finding a set.
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Now considering the matte black RPF1s
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Glad Dwizzy didnt take my offer, saved a good bit of money and found a cheaper 04 tsx in a 6-speed.

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Originally Posted by WALL-E:8107847
Glad Dwizzy didnt take my offer, saved a good bit of money and found a cheaper 04 tsx in a 6-speed.

Me too
Old Mar 25, 2013 | 05:00 PM
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This faggotry has got to stop
Old Mar 25, 2013 | 05:03 PM
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Default Re: Local S2000/Ferrari F40 owners dicsussion thread

Originally Posted by Pharm0r
Thinking about getting rid of mine.

lowered on 264 every morning is starting to wear on me
264 is absolute shit from norfolk to about rosemont road...after that it's somewhat livable. I mean it's going to be a problem with any performance oriented car. Compared to my svt contour with just about every off the shelf suspension and chassis stiffening part available, the s2k feels downright luxurious lulz.

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http://www.virginiadot.org/
DOT Moves Forward on Long-Term Solutions for I-264 and I-64 in Hampton Roads

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has developed solutions to prevent the reoccurrence of the pothole situation that developed on Interstate 264 on Friday, Feb. 8, resulting in severe traffic impacts to motorists traveling along the roadway.

"I am pleased that the General Assembly recently approved a historic funding package that will enable VDOT to make the types of repairs our roads so desperately need," said Governor Bob McDonnell. "In particular, we will be able to ensure this funding goes toward making necessary improvements to I-264 and I-64. This situation should not have happened and we are working to make certain that it does not happen again."

VDOT Commissioner Whirley has developed a plan of action that resulted from a report he ordered VDOT to conduct immediately following the incident.

"We are following through on our commitment to get to the bottom of this," said VDOT Commissioner Greg Whirley. "VDOT has completed a preliminary report, which evaluates what went wrong and outlines actions to prevent any similar events in the future. While the combination of heavy rain and an aging roadway can cause pavement problems, the number and severity of potholes on southside I-64 and I-264 in early February were absolutely unacceptable. VDOT is focused on solutions to correct the problem. In the short-term, we issued an emergency directive with other contractors to repair potholes immediately, which occurred last month. Work continues to rehabilitate the roadway. In the long-term, VDOT is working toward permanent pavement rehabilitation that will endure the pressures of weather and heavy traffic."

Whirley said the following actions are being taken immediately:

Large potholes (6" x 6" x 1 ½") are being fixed immediately with durable materials that withstand weather and traffic. These potholes are being repaired with hot asphalt plant mix and other products that extend the life of the pavement.
Potholes and pavement failure are being prevented as much as possible by performing early intervention. This involves VDOT and contract crews, including TME Enterprises, aggressively monitoring the roadway and evaluating any signs of pavement weakness before potholes occur. This is followed by necessary pavement repairs to stop potholes from forming or becoming more severe.

Longer term measures include a major rebuild of I-64 in the southside area and the entire stretch of I-264. More than $40 million in concrete rehabilitation contracts are currently under way exclusively for those roadways.
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Default Re: Local S2000/Ferrari F40 owners dicsussion thread

Originally Posted by Pharm0r
1. They came with the car

2. They are a good coil over.

Do some research, or provide your own as to why they are junk.
Horrible quality control, cheap materials, cheap springs, horrible low speed damping, underdamped and over sprung, with so little droop travel the car will three wheel over a barely noticeable grade change.


I guess if you like cheap junky coilovers that make the car ride like complete dogshit and make the car handle worse than it did from the factory, they're great.

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Originally Posted by WALL-E:8107847
Glad Dwizzy didnt take my offer, saved a good bit of money and found a cheaper 04 tsx in a 6-speed.

How many miles, what kind of shape, and how much? Without bullshitting.


I'm actually interested because I'm thinking of picking another one up for a daily so I don't put unwanted miles on the S.
Old Mar 27, 2013 | 02:11 PM
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Default Re: Local S2000/Ferrari F40 owners dicsussion thread

Originally Posted by shawn22
Horrible quality control, cheap materials, cheap springs, horrible low speed damping, underdamped and over sprung, with so little droop travel the car will three wheel over a barely noticeable grade change.


I guess if you like cheap junky coilovers that make the car ride like complete dogshit and make the car handle worse than it did from the factory, they're great.
I lost.
Old Mar 29, 2013 | 06:45 AM
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Default Re: Local S2000/Ferrari F40 owners dicsussion thread

Originally Posted by POS DSM
264 is absolute shit from norfolk to about rosemont road...after that it's somewhat livable. I mean it's going to be a problem with any performance oriented car. Compared to my svt contour with just about every off the shelf suspension and chassis stiffening part available, the s2k feels downright luxurious lulz.

for what it's worth

http://www.virginiadot.org/
DOT Moves Forward on Long-Term Solutions for I-264 and I-64 in Hampton Roads

RICHMOND - Governor Bob McDonnell today announced that Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has developed solutions to prevent the reoccurrence of the pothole situation that developed on Interstate 264 on Friday, Feb. 8, resulting in severe traffic impacts to motorists traveling along the roadway.

"I am pleased that the General Assembly recently approved a historic funding package that will enable VDOT to make the types of repairs our roads so desperately need," said Governor Bob McDonnell. "In particular, we will be able to ensure this funding goes toward making necessary improvements to I-264 and I-64. This situation should not have happened and we are working to make certain that it does not happen again."

VDOT Commissioner Whirley has developed a plan of action that resulted from a report he ordered VDOT to conduct immediately following the incident.

"We are following through on our commitment to get to the bottom of this," said VDOT Commissioner Greg Whirley. "VDOT has completed a preliminary report, which evaluates what went wrong and outlines actions to prevent any similar events in the future. While the combination of heavy rain and an aging roadway can cause pavement problems, the number and severity of potholes on southside I-64 and I-264 in early February were absolutely unacceptable. VDOT is focused on solutions to correct the problem. In the short-term, we issued an emergency directive with other contractors to repair potholes immediately, which occurred last month. Work continues to rehabilitate the roadway. In the long-term, VDOT is working toward permanent pavement rehabilitation that will endure the pressures of weather and heavy traffic."

Whirley said the following actions are being taken immediately:

Large potholes (6" x 6" x 1 ½") are being fixed immediately with durable materials that withstand weather and traffic. These potholes are being repaired with hot asphalt plant mix and other products that extend the life of the pavement.
Potholes and pavement failure are being prevented as much as possible by performing early intervention. This involves VDOT and contract crews, including TME Enterprises, aggressively monitoring the roadway and evaluating any signs of pavement weakness before potholes occur. This is followed by necessary pavement repairs to stop potholes from forming or becoming more severe.

Longer term measures include a major rebuild of I-64 in the southside area and the entire stretch of I-264. More than $40 million in concrete rehabilitation contracts are currently under way exclusively for those roadways.
The motorcyclists will be happy, and probably die less

Originally Posted by shawn22
Horrible quality control, cheap materials, cheap springs, horrible low speed damping, underdamped and over sprung, with so little droop travel the car will three wheel over a barely noticeable grade change.


I guess if you like cheap junky coilovers that make the car ride like complete dogshit and make the car handle worse than it did from the factory, they're great.
What are you using?



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