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Old 09-25-2006, 10:25 PM
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I ordered some BBk lowering springs from summit racing, it will lower the car an 1 1/2", is this all i need, im trying to keep the cost down so i cant afford any unessesary extras, and how much should it cost to get the car lowered?
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Old 09-25-2006, 10:50 PM
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BBK is a good brand, but their springs aren't that popular. Let us know how they turn out. I myself am looking for some springs that will lower my car and still give me an okay launch. I think I heard FR C-springs do that...can anyone verify?
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Old 09-25-2006, 11:01 PM
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I ordered some BBk lowering springs from summit racing, it will lower the car an 1 1/2", is this all i need, im trying to keep the cost down so i cant afford any unessesary extras, and how much should it cost to get the car lowered?
If you have a jack, you can do it your self with some tools. Also, if you drop 1.5 inches, you need to correct your steering geometry. Caster & camber plate, bumpsteer kit, or offset rack bushings. The offsets are cheap and easy to install. I recommend aluminum over poly, as the polys are prone to rotate in the rack.
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Old 09-25-2006, 11:06 PM
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On my 2003 GT I lowered it 1.5" and after getting it aligned I was good to go, the alignment shop had no problems aligning it and showing me the spec print out as proof. So if your worried about costs, get the kit, install it yourself and take it to an alignment shop and you should be good to go.

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Old 09-25-2006, 11:23 PM
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is it fairly easy to put the springs on myself, im a complete newb, and if i do how long should it take?
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Old 09-25-2006, 11:48 PM
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it will cost aroiund 300 $
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Old 09-26-2006, 12:14 AM
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Don't pay for an install. Do it yourself! It's simple to do. Hell BAG it instead, lol. That's just as fun.
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u should have ordered some H&R SUPERSPORTS. trust me.
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