Any suggestions?
12-11-2006, 08:35 PM
#11
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Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Australia
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RE: Any suggestions?
ORIGINAL: 2bav8
Might want to consider a softer shock for the rear.
Might find grip hard to find.
I would suggest doing the 1" upper control arm drop for better suspension geometery.
Roller spring perches & strut rods with heim joint also make big improvements.
Definitely recommend a Monte Carlo bar and export brace.
Subframe connectors might a nice improvement as well.
Might want to consider a softer shock for the rear.
Might find grip hard to find.
I would suggest doing the 1" upper control arm drop for better suspension geometery.
Roller spring perches & strut rods with heim joint also make big improvements.
Definitely recommend a Monte Carlo bar and export brace.
Subframe connectors might a nice improvement as well.
there is a "how to" in the FAQ section
12-11-2006, 09:05 PM
#12
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: So. California
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RE: Any suggestions?
i just installed the mid eye with kyb this week...there is still a few inches of clearance between my 17' tim and tire and the fender well. i am going to lower it another inch maybe two with blocks.
12-12-2006, 01:58 AM
#13
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Location: MD/WV
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RE: Any suggestions?
Thanks for all of your insight guys.
Bav, the connecters are welded in place, and the export sits in my room currently. Ill pick up a MC bar on my next trip to the store. Sorry, but please explain what a heim joint is? You mean the adjustable strut rods?
Our member Mugsy has the same setup Im shooting for (and the same color car) and I love it! It still has the original stance of the saggy butt, its just a tad lower than original all-round.
Might want to consider a softer shock for the rear.
Might find grip hard to find.
I would suggest doing the 1" upper control arm drop for better suspension geometery.
Roller spring perches & strut rods with heim joint also make big improvements.
Definitely recommend a Monte Carlo bar and export brace.
Subframe connectors might be a nice improvement as well.
Might find grip hard to find.
I would suggest doing the 1" upper control arm drop for better suspension geometery.
Roller spring perches & strut rods with heim joint also make big improvements.
Definitely recommend a Monte Carlo bar and export brace.
Subframe connectors might be a nice improvement as well.
Our member Mugsy has the same setup Im shooting for (and the same color car) and I love it! It still has the original stance of the saggy butt, its just a tad lower than original all-round.
12-12-2006, 02:16 AM
#14
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Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Mesa, AZ
Posts: 209
RE: Any suggestions?
Yup,
You want adjustable strut rods.
What "really" makes adjustable struts special is not the fact that caster settings can be set with them (which is nice), but in fact they have a heim joint to reduce suspension binding.
I can dig up a photo of a heim joint if needed.
You want adjustable strut rods.
What "really" makes adjustable struts special is not the fact that caster settings can be set with them (which is nice), but in fact they have a heim joint to reduce suspension binding.
I can dig up a photo of a heim joint if needed.
12-12-2006, 10:39 AM
#18
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Georgia
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RE: Any suggestions?
I did the front and rear sway bar. I did not do the higher rate springs. I did not want to drop the front anymore, I wouldn't be able to see out my back window. I would recommend Polyeurethane throughout.
12-12-2006, 03:53 PM
#19
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RE: Any suggestions?
Baddog i am slowly doing the same only difference was that i am using koni's so far i have added the koni on a 1.25 turns on them so far i have just got the shocks and Monte carlo bar in and it is much better. I have the roller perches to go on at some point when i get the new springs...best save my pennies and avoid speeding tickets!!!
12-13-2006, 05:23 AM
#20
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RE: Any suggestions?
Jrr, my kit came with midolyne bushings and poly where applicable( not sure which ones are which)...
Paddy, I remember you saying Koni's were alot cheaper where u lived, how much are they? Just curious...Yes, Im definitly avoiding any more tickets aswell...
Paddy, I remember you saying Koni's were alot cheaper where u lived, how much are they? Just curious...Yes, Im definitly avoiding any more tickets aswell...