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Old 06-27-2009, 09:20 AM
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Hey guys, I know this is an ongoing debacle, but I don't know what to choose. I wanna to have a lower ride, but do not want to settle for an 1 or 1.5 inch. I don't want to go too low, over 2.5. I'm kind of stuck.
Can I get away with sportlines without using CC plates if I get an alignment done?

Please forgive the idiotic question, but what benefit does CC plates offer? How long can I get away without using CC plates and new shock/struts while putting on the Sportlines?
How hard are they to install?


Stang has 83K babied miles and BRAND NEW tires just put on (hence why I am going to get an alignment after I get the springs, one stop shop)

(edit) Yes, money is an issue. I wanna get the best bang for my buck.
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Old 06-27-2009, 10:04 AM
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with sportlines your gonna need a c & c kit, the pro kit will not.

but i like H & R supersports better....just my .02
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Originally Posted by JJ03MustangGT
with sportlines your gonna need a c & c kit, the pro kit will not.

but i like H & R supersports better....just my .02
Pro-kit not worth it in my opinion. I've seen before and after pics.

What if I get sportlines now, and get CC plates later?

Are CC plates hard to install?
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Originally Posted by 01GTDropTop
Pro-kit not worth it in my opinion. I've seen before and after pics.

What if I get sportlines now, and get CC plates later?

Are CC plates hard to install?
yea u can do the cc kit later but its easier to do it all at once.
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Old 06-27-2009, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by JJ03MustangGT
yea u can do the cc kit later but its easier to do it all at once.
In your opinion how long can I go without CC plates without causing damage? Not trying to sound like a "newb", just asking.
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imo i wouldnt install the sportlines w/o them, but im picky. i wouldnt go more than 6 months w/o the cc kit
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Originally Posted by JJ03MustangGT
imo i wouldnt install the sportlines w/o them, but im picky. i wouldnt go more than 6 months w/o the cc kit
Thank you for your help, I'll do them both at once. No need to cause any damage if not needed.
You know how some of us gearheads are, we want our new mods done NOW. haha
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For looks go sportlines. For ride feel and improved performance over stock, go prokit.

If it's true handeling and performance you want, go coilover. Sportlines and lowering springs like them are more for looks than anything else. Although, yes they will help carve a corner they are not performance springs by any means. It takes a lot more to have them work right than I think they are really worth. btmo
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i put the prokit on first road really nice but still wasnt low enough. put the sportlines on and it was to low and road like crap. scrapped my exhaust on everything. put the prokit back on and cut 3/4 of a coil out of the front and left the back alone it sits perfect no exaust scrape and its rides great. deffenitly get cc's i killed the front tires in 6 months without them.
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Originally Posted by 5pnt0gt
i put the prokit on first road really nice but still wasnt low enough. put the sportlines on and it was to low and road like crap. scrapped my exhaust on everything. put the prokit back on and cut 3/4 of a coil out of the front and left the back alone it sits perfect no exaust scrape and its rides great. deffenitly get cc's i killed the front tires in 6 months without them.
You were still supposed to get an alignment. Most people forget that.
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