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Old 07-24-2007, 09:23 PM
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The suspension on my car is completely stock except for lowering springs. What are some of your guys idea's of what I could get in the way of suspension? I'm just looking for ideas and when I get the money I'll already have a good idea of what I want. So any advice will be helpful.....also, it is mostly street but sometimes I'll take it to the strip.
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Old 07-24-2007, 10:43 PM
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What are you after, handling, ride, drag launch?

Unless you like having 3 or 4 degrees of negative camber, good for parking lot racing or autocrossing, you will need caster/camber plates to correct your alignment after the lowering.


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Old 07-24-2007, 11:12 PM
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What are you after, handling, ride, drag launch?

Unless you like having 3 or 4 degrees of negative camber, good for parking lot racing or autocrossing, you will need caster/camber plates to correct your alignment after the lowering.


depends on how low you go
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Old 07-25-2007, 12:20 PM
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yes, I also have caster camber plates, but everything else is stock. Ride comfort doesn't matter much to me so.....opinions from there?
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Old 07-25-2007, 12:32 PM
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i wanna put some springs on my car what kind should i get for handling, but i dont think i can go too sloow since im inn NY, bumps are crazy here, any suuggestions...
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Old 07-25-2007, 12:41 PM
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With 300HP...you should have some upgraded Upper/Lower Rear control arms.....

UPR makes a great set...
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Old 07-25-2007, 12:45 PM
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ok, so control arms are on my list. any other ideas? I should have close to 2 grand when I sell some stuff so price me out some stuff plz.
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Old 07-25-2007, 01:43 PM
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u/l controll arms $200 from upr.
sub frame connectors zinc plates full length, $170
strange 10 way adjust shocks $$ unsure on cost
lowering springs $$ unsure on cost
tube k member $699
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Old 07-25-2007, 02:56 PM
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dang, i didnt know sub frame connectors were part of the suspension. but so far I'm lookin 4 u & l control arms, strange adjustable shocks, and maybe tubular k member.

anything else?
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Old 07-25-2007, 03:11 PM
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UPR definately gets you the best bang for the buck. And with a lifetime guarantee you just cant go wrong.

I should be complete on getting my official vendor status within the next 2 days, and then I will be able to give you all forum discounts and save you more $$$ on top of our already low prices. All items are made here in Florida on sight.
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