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Old 03-11-2006, 03:08 PM
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Of these which is best that you've all found?

Maximum Motorsports Standard Lower's
Maximum Motorsports Adjustable Lower's
Mega-Bite Jr's

Or just box the stock lowers (i doubt that does much)
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Old 03-11-2006, 03:30 PM
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What are your plans for your car?
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Old 03-11-2006, 03:32 PM
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i got upr and theyre good too!
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Old 03-11-2006, 03:35 PM
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i have about 300rwhp and i have absoblutely NO traction. I have 100% stock suspension except for the lowering springs that came with my car. Im taking them off and getting drag springs. I want straight line performance. I dont need anything radical just enough to get my car hooked up and stop spinning so much.
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Old 03-11-2006, 03:38 PM
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get some subframes too and drag radials. +lower contral arms...adjustable.
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Old 03-11-2006, 03:53 PM
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do i really need adjustable lowers? i mean im not getting seriously into racing. im wanting traction more or less for street. The only reason i can see needing adjustable's is to fit bigger tires under the wheel wells.
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Old 03-11-2006, 04:03 PM
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Get some shocks/struts that will compliment your springs, too. Stockers don't have the right compression/rebound rates for aftermarket springs.

You can go w/ adjustables if you want to, but they aren't a necessity. But, if you decide you want to try some bigger tires later, you'll have to spend the extra $ to do so. Subs and a strut tower brace will stiffen up your chassis pretty significantly.
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Old 03-11-2006, 04:17 PM
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i notice a big diffrence with sub frame ties it handle better too less body roll
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Old 03-11-2006, 05:10 PM
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The main thing im wondering is, do the adjustable control arms give you better traction than the standrads?
I dont see how unless you just used a larger diameter tire with them.
What about uppers? Just stay stock unless im going for all out racing.
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