oo7spy

I thought after reading here for 6 months that I had found all of our mod options for the 2G RL. However, a simple search for "2005 RL body kit" yielded Bullet Proof Automotive.

http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com...lt.php?make=27

I am only on my phone and wasn't able to see everything going on there. Has anyone used these guys? Did anyone know if an Amuse lip kit is availble in the U.S.? What about Amuse and Mugen coilovers?

Zelaya

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Can really say much about Bulletproof but I can tell you for sure their website prices is not updated. In regards to Mugen, I think they don't have coilovers, just a standard suspension kit, reason I say that is because when I was in the market for coilovers they only have this..http://www.kingmotorsports.com/p-151...nsion-kit.aspx

oo7spy

How are those different than coilovers? A coilover is a spring placed over a strut during production that is replaced as a unit. That's what those look like.

Zelaya

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No sir...coilovers are height adjustable and Mugen are not. They look the same on the photo. I can't remember if the mugen are set to 1.2 front and rear 1.4. I could be wrong the on the measurement.

oo7spy

Please find me a definition that says a coilover must be height adjustable because I can't seem to find one. All definitions the I found say that some or most are height adjustable, but none state that it is a requirement. If all coilovers are adjustable, then why would some explicitly state "adjustable" while others don't?

HEAVY_RL

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007 is right the term "coil over" simply means the coils sit on a perch attached to the strut... it does not always mean height adjustment.

"adjustable coil overs" means that strut is threaded or has a threaded collar to move the perch.

KB1Spec

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Here was my Amuse Body Kit.

KB1Spec

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Just to let you know, the front bumper lip sticks out much more than the Mugen front bumper lip. So it was a pain to drive in that set up on my coilover. It's nice and clean but again if you do get it, just be careful when you drive. It's more expensive than the Mugen Set Up.

KB1Spec

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Oh ya, if you do get it from Bulletproof they require you to leave a deposit regardless if you just asking for a quote or pre order.

KB1Spec

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Mugen coilover, if I'm not mistaken is made by Showa Japan. Showa is OEM parts for Honda. For the money, Tein CST is the best set up since it is compatible with the EDFC for the stiffness and the softness of the ride. I know Bilstein have a coilover set up but to adjust the ride you need to do it manually.

oo7spy

Thank you for the great information.

Sweet freaking ride too. I don't think I have seen those pics of your car. Are you located in the states?

KB1Spec

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Los Angeles

oo7spy

Nice to know this stuff gets to the U.S. Sometimes I feel Japan has a market we can't get to and inturn has a leg up on us.

ichi d

Bilstein has a setup for our RL's? post the link please.

KB1Spec

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http://www.bulletproofautomotive.com...il.php?ID=3793

Zelaya

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Thank you for the clarification. I guess I was wrong on the true meaning on " coilovers "

Zelaya

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I can't see myself paying that much....

oo7spy

I can't either. I assume since he asked for the Bilstein setup and you directed him to the Amuse coilovers, Bilstein = Amuse or vice versa?

Zelaya

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You can't go wrong on Bilstein. I've them on my BMW and the ride is smooth. The downside you have to change the dampering manually. Also as KB1spec says Teins with the EDFC will be better that's why I went with Teins. Haven't install them yet.

KB1Spec

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Amuse and Bilstein colaborate with each other. Amuse don't make coilover so they ask company like Koni or Bilstein to have them branded for them: hence Amuse/Bilstein. Just like Brabus/Bilstein. Brabus dont make shocks in there factory so they ask Bilstein if they can team up to make a series of suspension which is Brabus Spec.

RL Chi-town

how much for amuse body kit... and link to where i can find it...

oo7spy

I put the link in the first post. I think the front and back are $800+ a piece. Not sure about the sides.

KB1Spec

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Total was eh...+/- $3000

RL Chi-town

i'll pass lol

HEAVY_RL

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Just reading this thread makes my wallet hurt.

KB1Spec

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Yes.....I got burnt into my skin.......

Zelaya

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Mine wallet is hurt already lol. This website is bad influence

RL Chi-town

zelaya i agree with you bro... my wallet won't accept my money... its always coming out of it... lol


my lady is pissed off at me for the amount of money i have put into my car lol...

Zelaya

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Never tell your lady how much you spend on your car. Have you heard that phrase " Need to know basis " I always tell my wife that I got a good deal I couldn't pass on, hahahah

Zelaya

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We should open a new thread saying "How much have you spend on your car so far " and see who wins

oo7spy

Cause the one who dies with the most wins the game of life!

RL Chi-town

Zelaya,
i dont tell her nothing... i do the same thing... "babe its awesome deal i can't pass this up", "i will nvr get a chance to buy it at that price" her F*** ok do whatever... me lol....


but then we have joint accounts and well thats a wrap for me lol

Zelaya

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You're funny.....

Then your wife will turn and spend $800.00 on a purse. lol

KB1Spec

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Ya.... car parts women dont know jack. But for purse and stuff....we do..just do a search on the internet.