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BuddyClub DIY Ride heights adjustments

Old Mar 7, 2013 | 06:02 PM
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Thumbs up BuddyClub DIY Ride heights adjustments

SO.... Basically i wanted to help out the Fit Freak community with GE BuddyClub Lowering adjustments...

These picture will show you how to properly adjust ur ride correctly to the different ride heights that you desire

Hope this helps Please feel free to ask any qestions you have....

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i daily drive 5 front 7 rear or if im tougeing i like running 10front and 9rear
 

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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 03:01 AM
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if you dont mind me asking. as a daily drive, how low are you riding and how's the ride?btw, thanks for post. very informative
 
Old Mar 11, 2013 | 02:19 PM
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im a 2in drop rides great with im at 5 click front and 7 click rear rides smoooth u can always swing by my house im always happy to let someone drive it

im ont 205 50 tires Conti DW slight rub in front when going super fast on turns 80+
 
Old Mar 11, 2013 | 03:18 PM
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i'm actually very interested. i may take you up on that offer. thanks man
 
Old Mar 11, 2013 | 09:25 PM
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i've never rode in a fit with coilovers before. I'm on springs right now and it can sometimes be a bit too bumpy.
 
Old Mar 12, 2013 | 12:28 PM
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i can always show u how it drives let me knw
 
Old May 13, 2013 | 04:17 PM
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Update there new springs around so double check witch spring u have


Here are the new specs for this spring front and rear For 175mm spring

Pre-load 175mm

Ride height
30mm = 3 inch drop
40mm = 2 inch drop
50mm = 1 inch drop
 
Old May 13, 2013 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Wafulz
Update there new springs around so double check witch spring u have


Here are the new specs for this spring front and rear For 175mm spring

Pre-load 175mm

Ride height
30mm = 3 inch drop
40mm = 2 inch drop
50mm = 1 inch drop
Rear adjustments are the same as the previous rear version I assume?
 
Old May 13, 2013 | 07:11 PM
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OOps yes lol
 
Old May 13, 2013 | 07:49 PM
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Okay cool haha just making that clear for everyone else who got the new c/o's too.
 
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I know it's an old thread, but if the original poster could post how you came to select 5/7 for street and 10/9 touge damper settings. Albert, the tech @ Buddy Club stated he and most people prefer to have a softer rear so the back end has more grip and will not be so tail happy. He recommended 9/5 for street and if I wanted something softer, drop it to 7/3. He said it was okay to go with even front/rear settings, for example 7/7 or 5/5, but does not recommend a lower number than the front unless your were an expert driver.
 
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