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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:09 AM
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I learned from the best...Jazzer *cough cough*
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 06:41 AM
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If the bullitt suspension does not do much for handling, then do you know a kit that is more focused on handling, thats affordable? Thanks for the help guys.
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 07:02 AM
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The Bullitt is great for handling and maintaining a great ride quality. Better handling comes with additional NVH....

.... how much NVH do you want?

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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 08:02 AM
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The bullitt suspension helps with handling because of the increased spring rate, but it uses linear springs, which also might add a little bit more to the harsh ride. But it also does not lower the car much. It lowers it 3/4" front and rear, which will be barely noticeable.
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 08:22 AM
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The NVH i dont really mind, just got to start avoid pot holes, but if i do run over one, i wont be scared that my suspension is going to break.
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 09:07 AM
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If you don't fear the NVH, take a ride in The VIXEN and will get a good dose
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 10:33 AM
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you know guys, we all forgot to mention the most important thing that will help him, FLSFCS!
Old Feb 11, 2011 | 10:36 AM
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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:07 PM
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I had the bullitt kit on my car and it was pretty decent... I hated the rear springs however. Very soft and a lot of wiggle in my car when taking corners aggressively... The dampers are great though for the budget...

Only get the bullitt kit if you want great ride quality with slightly better handling... It's hard to tell you what to get and what not to get since idk you personally or what exactly your goals are, but i ended up cutting the front springs on the bullitt setup and switching out the rear springs for cut mach springs and i am completely satisfied with the bullitt dampers still.. So there is room to play with that kit IMO, but i would avoid it altogether and piece together something else.

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Old Feb 11, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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I dont think i need to state the obvious, but i dont know much about suspension, but what would be a good website to look at piecing something together?



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