XLR8 ISC Coilover Customers - Post up some pics!!!
07-12-2012, 01:40 PM
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XLR8 ISC Coilover Customers - Post up some pics!!!
Now that there are dozens of these in the field and the dust has settled we want to see some pictures of customer rides and hear some positive feedback (many of you have told me over the phone already). So, please post them up!!!!
And for those of you who are interested in what these coilovers are click this link:
http://store.excelerateperformance.c...477&make=ACURA
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07-12-2012, 07:04 PM
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Ok I'll bite. I have had these coilovers on my car for about 2 months now and they are pretty awesome I must say. I went with the street comfort spring rates and have the damper set about half way in both the front and rear and the ride is VERY comfortable, which I am extremely happy with! 
If you are in the market for coilovers these are definitely one of the top contenders to be looking at! Here are some pics:
If you are in the market for coilovers these are definitely one of the top contenders to be looking at! Here are some pics:
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07-12-2012, 07:25 PM
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19x8.5 and it was a little higher in those pics from where it sits now (in the front, rear stayed the same) except for the very first pic. Right now it's about a 1.5 inch drop all around. I may lower it more but at I'm very close up front to rubbing at +23 and a 235 tire, no camber kit. The rear I'm fine to go lower, but can't really do that if the front can't come down more.
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07-12-2012, 08:54 PM
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2014 Jeep SRT
Here we gooooo...
I wrote a quick review of these coilovers in XLR8's original groupbuy thread...
I wrote a quick review of these coilovers in XLR8's original groupbuy thread...
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07-13-2012, 03:09 PM
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07-13-2012, 07:33 PM
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Guys these are truly a quality piece of equipment. They haven't been around as long as the Teins, no, but they have been around a little while. They are just new to the Acura/Honda community. Subaru guys have been running these for a little while now. John (ebelp) has been running these for over a year and he has had no issues. He's lowered and raised his car multiple times as well without any problems. He has also written a nice review inside the original XLR8 group buy thread. And as mentioned above there is a set for sale in the black market. So if you have the funds, BUY THEM!! It is an awesome price and you will be satisfied with them for sure!!
07-16-2012, 08:32 AM
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^^^ Id like to see some more reviews as well, wanna cut and paste? that thread is forever long. I was keeping up on it for a while, then it exploded when they arrived, lol.
As for the teins, i just bought some advances and am unhappy with them. good quality and well built, but not if you want a serious drop (more than 2"). they will produce a drop just shy of 3", but youll be riding on bumpstop. I have to crank the dampening up front to 23-25 not to be all floaty like an old impala. still handles well, but I want the option of a soft ride sometimes too
As for the teins, i just bought some advances and am unhappy with them. good quality and well built, but not if you want a serious drop (more than 2"). they will produce a drop just shy of 3", but youll be riding on bumpstop. I have to crank the dampening up front to 23-25 not to be all floaty like an old impala. still handles well, but I want the option of a soft ride sometimes too
07-16-2012, 12:23 PM
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TEIN absolutely makes a great product. It just depends on what you want though. The XLR8 ISC coilovers have more ride height adjustment, more damping adjustment and aluminum top mounts. If you are looking for absolute max ride comfort get the TEIN Street Advance and use the stock top hats. Both products carry a 1 year warranty and can be rebuilt in the US.
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07-16-2012, 03:33 PM
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My contribution:
Overview:
I bought these from another member and I have to say am impressed....The ride quality is awesome....I have not touched the preload and the dampening is set at 5 (1 being the stiffest)....I have put on a 1000 miles on the coils and i just love how it rides....
Ride Height:
Without touching the preload and completely slamming the front this is where I sit...I can lower the fronts further more using the preload setting and i think i can go another ~2 inches lower....
The rears on a different note can go lower....I am not even close to maxxing out (preload was not touched) and here is where I sit....I recently lowered the rear a little more to make it match the fronts....
Pics:
Overview:
I bought these from another member and I have to say am impressed....The ride quality is awesome....I have not touched the preload and the dampening is set at 5 (1 being the stiffest)....I have put on a 1000 miles on the coils and i just love how it rides....
Ride Height:
Without touching the preload and completely slamming the front this is where I sit...I can lower the fronts further more using the preload setting and i think i can go another ~2 inches lower....
The rears on a different note can go lower....I am not even close to maxxing out (preload was not touched) and here is where I sit....I recently lowered the rear a little more to make it match the fronts....
Pics:
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07-16-2012, 05:44 PM
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19x8.5 and it was a little higher in those pics from where it sits now (in the front, rear stayed the same) except for the very first pic. Right now it's about a 1.5 inch drop all around. I may lower it more but at I'm very close up front to rubbing at +23 and a 235 tire, no camber kit. The rear I'm fine to go lower, but can't really do that if the front can't come down more.
As for choosing between these and the TIENs, these seem to have more option for preference.
07-16-2012, 09:10 PM
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I also have the street sports and the ride is very comfy I think I'm about 6-8 clicks away from full hard. People always ask the ride must be harsh and I'm like nope lil bit stiffer then stock
07-26-2012, 07:01 PM
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i really wish i could get a set of these. i just bought a 04 tl. im not 100% sure about the trim line on the car yet. it has a 6speed with all black interior and nav. it also has the ( correct me if im wrong) the quad piston calipers on it. im still learning about this car. im a civic guy really. this having a nice car thing is all new to me. but im going to go with comfort in this car. does anyone else have anything to say about the ride quality of these?
07-27-2012, 06:41 AM
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i really wish i could get a set of these. i just bought a 04 tl. im not 100% sure about the trim line on the car yet. it has a 6speed with all black interior and nav. it also has the ( correct me if im wrong) the quad piston calipers on it. im still learning about this car. im a civic guy really. this having a nice car thing is all new to me. but im going to go with comfort in this car. does anyone else have anything to say about the ride quality of these?
for the next 2 weeks (which is the price we paid during the initial group buy). If you're looking for high quality comfortable coilovers that come WITH top hats, and offer a moderate to low drop, I highly suggest getting them. I have the street comfort spring rates and I love the way my car rides. Not as floaty as stock, and not even close to a harsh ride! My wife doesn't even complain about the ride and you know how they can be.
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i really wish i could get a set of these. i just bought a 04 tl. im not 100% sure about the trim line on the car yet. it has a 6speed with all black interior and nav. it also has the ( correct me if im wrong) the quad piston calipers on it. im still learning about this car. im a civic guy really. this having a nice car thing is all new to me. but im going to go with comfort in this car. does anyone else have anything to say about the ride quality of these?
https://acurazine.com/forums/car-parts-sale-361/brand-new-isc-n1-coilovers-862632/
07-27-2012, 04:41 PM
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This thread lacks pics:
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07-27-2012, 04:51 PM
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LOL shut up my car is a POS in person.
07-29-2012, 09:46 PM
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Damn I was leaning towards Tein advance also. But now I have to rethink my strategy.
Looking good. How much stiffer between the street/comfy over the street/sport???
Looking good. How much stiffer between the street/comfy over the street/sport???
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08-16-2012, 10:30 PM
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^It's much easier to visualize how low a car is when the front wheels are straight...
08-17-2012, 09:40 AM
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96cd5....you car is clean a fwak....
you are pulling off that BSM like a champ !!! I am digging the look
you are pulling off that BSM like a champ !!! I am digging the look
08-17-2012, 12:31 PM
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Thanks swoosh!! I didn't realize until 2 weeks ago that some people didn't have moldings, haha, but I couldn't part with mine because of the nightmare of other students flying the doors open tryin to get to class or just not caring.
08-17-2012, 06:25 PM
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Wish I could buy those!!
I've been wanting to get these coils for a while and now they're on sale!!! too bad I can't buy them till late september!!! hopefully still on sale!! but all those rides look clean!!
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its just that the BSM's are also known as "uglies" on this forum....I dont like them particularly....but seeing them on your car makes me wanna want em....
