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Old 02-24-2009, 12:45 PM
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You ask for pics so here are the Eibachs. Sorry it's in the grass. That's all I have on PhotoBucket right now.

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Old 02-24-2009, 07:06 PM
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Thanks for the pic tracedaddy. Are you running stock struts?
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Old 02-24-2009, 07:58 PM
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For now yes. I've seen plenty of posts on the boards that say Tokico's are the way to go. (Or this or that brand.) All I can say is my son and I took a trip from Milwaukee to Shreveport LA through the Ozark Mountains and had a blast through all the curves and over the hills on our way down. That's not is undermined when you lower a car. As I understand it, it's the first valve in the shock that governs all the little bumps and such. It compromises that valve's effectiveness, or if lowered enough, bypasses it entirely. (It's always open.) I really haven't noticed any appreciable differences on smoother roads. I've also heard that the stocks will wear out quicker. Possibly. So far so good after about 10K. When and if it happens, I'll replace them then.
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Old 02-24-2009, 08:05 PM
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How has it been driving with your cdc aggressive chin? Do you have to avoid roads/speedbumps? Im going to be running the roush front with these springs and I dont wanna end up ripping it off my car when driving outta my driveway or somethin
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Old 02-24-2009, 08:18 PM
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Ummm. Yeah. About that? It ain't fun sometimes. I ALWAYS have to be aware of my entrance/departure angle. The regular curb to my driveway is no problem. But I now have to park outside at a surface lot instead of the structure because the ramp in was just too steep. Even where I am now, I have to angle it and only go 2 mph to clear.

And I don't even try to get close to bumper blocks. The car is so much shorter than most SUV's. No one will bitch if I'm 6 inches away from the thing.

People who have Sportlines??? Don't know how they can live like that unless they're just trailer queens.
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Old 02-24-2009, 08:22 PM
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To give you an idea what I'm talking about, here's another pic. This grass was cut 2 days earlier. It's not a golf course, but it's reasonably low.

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Old 02-24-2009, 08:36 PM
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Roush, if you want a smooth ride
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Old 02-24-2009, 08:58 PM
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I have the Pro-Kit waiting to be installed when she comes out of storage. If you wind up going with the Eibach's I found them for $208 shipped.
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Old 02-24-2009, 09:31 PM
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i voted for the pro-kit and then throw some meat on the back tires!
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Old 02-25-2009, 01:26 AM
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Do the pro-kit or FRPP springs, whichever you can find cheaper. And I highly recommend doing the shocks the same time. I was in the same situation as you a few months ago and I'm SO glad I went ahead and did the shocks at the same time. The car rides so good. Good luck and post some pics when it's done!
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