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Old Aug 12, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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what suspension mods would you suggest. I've heard that subframe connectors are good to help wth flex correct??? what else should I look at?? I recently got KYB shocks and struts so those are good, i can't really lower the car cus of my wheels. I got 03 cobras on there and they kind of rub as it is so I would only be able to lower when I get new tires and get some 40 series or such.
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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it depends on what you want to do to the car

drag, street, cruise, DD and etc

pick one and then ill give more pointers
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 05:14 PM
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What kind of suspension would you set up for a street car that heads up to the drag strip once in a while?
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 05:21 PM
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Are your KYBs adjustable?

Get some sub frame connectors, they help a lot with flex and seem to help plant the power better also. That and a tubular K member. Helps with weight and may be stronger not sure. Perhaps before a K member, get some Upper and lower control arms.
Old Aug 12, 2005 | 08:53 PM
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i would rock some FRPP C springs, nice set of boxed in U/L control arms, i would go with elderbrock IAS shocks[ they are probably the best ive experienced. so soft but so firm when you need them and actually helped my truck hook better] full lenght subframes for strength, K member isnt needed for the street. really all you need for the street. if you were more track theres tons more to do
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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what would i need if i have a suspension that is too stiff for the windy ,bumpy country roads i live on and all i do ride it on the street and backroads- i really need something softer b/c sometimes i feel like im going to bounce right off the road if i hit the smallest bump
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 04:29 PM
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that sounds like chassis flex, all of the above will help SMOOTHEN the ride.
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 06:01 PM
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I've got Subframes, Upgraded Sway bar, Lowered 2", Adjustable strut tower heads, Strot Tower brace.

Thing handles like a dream on the highway and around town.
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 08:23 PM
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holy cow, how many post jackers we got here.
Old Aug 13, 2005 | 10:11 PM
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i would also like to know the same thing...... is adin upper control arms and lower control arms and lowerin car, subframes and strut tower brace really gonna make the car handle ALOT better .... what other car would you relate a 5.0 with all those suspension mods to handling wise



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