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Old 07-11-2007, 11:56 PM
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Hey

I have $650 to spend

I want some suspension modifications before i start doin anything to the engine

What do yall think i should go for

I would like a street/strip setup...Somethin that will hook goin down the track, but somethin that can also handle turns a little better than it will stock

Or should i do something to the transmission first...like a shift kit or somethin
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Old 07-12-2007, 12:04 AM
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Default RE: $650...what suspension should i buy

get yourself some UPR upper/lower control arms and some torque box reinforments, and some subframes. you'll notice a huge difference in the stiffness of the car
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Old 07-12-2007, 12:07 AM
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Default RE: $650...what suspension should i buy

id do like mattdel said

control arms
subframes

but id also get some springs.... either all the way around, or just up front, and bags in the rear springs...

o and strange struts up front... trust me.
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Old 07-12-2007, 12:08 AM
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what kind of springs?
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Old 07-12-2007, 12:13 AM
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Default RE: $650...what suspension should i buy

I think i might even save up just a little more and get a valve body...who knows...i just have money and there are so many things to choose from to buy

I dont know where to start

Like a little kid in a candy shop
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Old 07-12-2007, 12:21 AM
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Default RE: $650...what suspension should i buy

um what do you care more about? handling or launching?

if handling, i dunno wut to tell you

if launching... rock the 4 banger springs... not much worse for handling, acutally w. my struts adjusted all the way tight, i think it handles better then stock... and for launching... well their great want more info on them let me know
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Old 07-12-2007, 12:30 AM
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not tryin to steal your thread but are the strange shocks worth it??? im gonna get strange struts up front w/ 4 banger springs but i dno if i should either but some lakewood 50/50s or strange for the back
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im doing strange up front, w. 4banger springs, and plan to just rock 50/50s in tht back
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is there a setup that is good for handling and launching?
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