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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 07:51 PM
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Hey all,

Well I have all my upgrade parts, but I am having second thoughts about doing them. I looooovve the way the car rides the way it is. I also cant complain about the milage I get. I just am afraid the I will ruin the drivability, with all my mods. Does any one regret boosting, lowering, camming thier cars? [&o]
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 08:35 PM
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Hey all,

Well I have all my upgrade parts, but I am having second thoughts about doing them. I looooovve the way the car rides the way it is. I also cant complain about the milage I get. I just am afraid the I will ruin the drivability, with all my mods. Does any one regret boosting, lowering, camming thier cars? [&o]
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Old Jun 4, 2007 | 08:40 PM
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With boost, you won't loose driveability. It's there when you want it and shouldn't affect the ride. Just make sure you get your car tuned asap after you get the boost. Heads & cams depending on the application may affect your ride, but IMO, you know what you're getting when you go that rout. I love the feeling and the sound of cars with H&C's. Lowering your will again depend on which way you go. I have Steeda springs with KYB shocks and struts and I love the ride. Car handles much better and I don't worryabout bottoming out. I heard of some bbk springs that had like a 2' drop and really caused a problem as far as speed bumbs etc. I say mod your car, but make sure you have someone who knows what they're doing help you out. That's just my $.02. Remember it's your car so do what you feel.
Old Jun 4, 2007 | 11:58 PM
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come on now - it's about doing what you can afford and putting the plan together.
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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I have the steeda springs and it's ok, LCA's will give you more forward bite though.
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 12:24 AM
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what are all ur mods going to be?
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 02:15 AM
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The first time you are sitting at a light, and there's some old country boy sitting in his F-150 cheesin' at your car, or a little kit looking out the window of a minivan with his jaw dropped, you will NOT regret cams. Not to mention the POWAH!!!!!!

Cams have to be one of the greatest mods/sounds ever. EVER!!!!!!
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 03:36 AM
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specifically what mods are you doing?
Old Jun 5, 2007 | 07:21 PM
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ORIGINAL: Armydad

Hey all,

Well I have all my upgrade parts, but I am having second thoughts about doing them. I looooovve the way the car rides the way it is. I also cant complain about the milage I get. I just am afraid the I will ruin the drivability, with all my mods. Does any one regret boosting, lowering, camming thier cars? [&o]
I dont know you anymore!
Old Jun 7, 2007 | 05:00 PM
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98 GT My Mods will be:
engine:
PI intake
custom blower cams
FRPP shorties
Pypes catted X
FRPP cat back
Screamin demon coil packs and matching wires
PP TB/plenum
Vortech V-1

373 rear gears

Cobra front a-arms
offset rack bushings
bumpsteer kit
H&R springs ( 1.5 drop)
Strange shocks and struts 10 way adjust
steeda upper rear control arms
Lakewood LCAs
CC plates
full length sub frame connectors
tower brace

Should come in around 360-385 Rwhp. I am just afraid it will be jumpy and harsh riding, and a huge gas pig.

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