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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #165 on: February 27, 2010, 12:14:00 pm »
^^^ The ACC only adjust the damping (on the suspension side of things) IIRC, so with the factory springs it isn't great when pushing on when comparing it to my old ED30 with the coilovers and ARB's.

What the change of springs has done for me is given it the best of both worlds, in Sport it feels firmer and sharper but without being too crashy or harsh. While in comfort it soaks up the bumps much better (which is great on the motorways or rough B roads) but still with the better / sharper feel from the new springs.

The ARB's have massively reduced the body roll (especially in comfort mode) and the turn feels great. I have them set firm on the rear and soft on the front for a neutral balance.

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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #166 on: February 27, 2010, 12:21:22 pm »
nice addtions fella  :happy2:

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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #167 on: February 27, 2010, 12:28:35 pm »
Soooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much better Steve  :drool: :drool: :drool: :drool:
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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #168 on: February 27, 2010, 12:34:50 pm »
^^^^
Exactly as you say "best of both worlds" - A bit like a more developed and more effective version of the KoniFSD system.

I see where you're coming from: A comfortable road car to do the high mileages but also 'sporty' enough to really enjoy driving harder, especially at trackdays or special German toll roads.


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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #169 on: February 27, 2010, 03:46:50 pm »
 :congrats: :congrats:

Now go and clean her!  :P

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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #170 on: February 27, 2010, 03:52:31 pm »
^^^ I could have placed money on you saying that  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #171 on: February 27, 2010, 03:59:35 pm »
^^^ I could have placed money on you saying that  :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:

Weeeell she deserves it, looks stunning fella and really not helping my RS itch!  :laugh:

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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #172 on: February 27, 2010, 04:03:13 pm »
If you like it now just wait until the end of next week  :pomppomp:  :pomppomp: :pomppomp:

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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #173 on: February 27, 2010, 04:04:52 pm »
If you like it now just wait until the end of next week  :pomppomp:  :pomppomp: :pomppomp:

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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #174 on: February 27, 2010, 04:11:44 pm »
If you like it now just wait until the end of next week  :pomppomp:  :pomppomp: :pomppomp:


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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #175 on: February 27, 2010, 04:53:18 pm »
perfect ride height IMO  :happy2:
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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #176 on: February 27, 2010, 05:12:38 pm »
I reckon it's the look of the new rims which will really transform the appearance of that car [and throw Nathan into a frenzy of lust].


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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #177 on: February 27, 2010, 07:17:49 pm »
I was guna say get that filthy bihotch cleaned! Haha!

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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #178 on: February 28, 2010, 05:16:26 pm »
I was guna say get that filthy bihotch cleaned! Haha!

Sorry boss  :laugh: :laugh:

This better







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Re: SteveP's New Toy
« Reply #179 on: February 28, 2010, 05:18:32 pm »
Much!  :P

Not got your plate on it yet then Steve?