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Old 03-10-2005, 09:50 PM
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looking at some rear drag springs, since i have a broken rear right spring.
summit says these are not "for street use" is this something i should follow or no? here the link to them

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Old 03-11-2005, 03:21 AM
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I would be wary of any "drag racing only" spring, as the transfer rates are designed for launches and not daily driving. It probably wouldn't break anything, but your handling performance as far as regular driving would most likely be really bad.
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Old 03-11-2005, 11:16 AM
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i got the drag launch kit only bad if you got skinnies in the front...pic..

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Old 03-11-2005, 04:57 PM
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well maybe ill skip on these and get some new stockers then..?
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Old 03-11-2005, 05:18 PM
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dont wuss out[&:]
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Old 03-11-2005, 05:35 PM
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lol well its a daily driver, only to the track like once or twice a month
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