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Old 03-11-2008, 10:47 PM
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Hey everyone so i already looked at the search function and all and i am stil kinda un clear on some things. I am about to get a 95 cobra and i want to lower it, i have heard to use eibach sportline. I really like the way OnyxCobra's car sits it looks real mean but i am un clear if u have to use caster camber plates, get a bump steer kit. I just dont want to drop 2000 into lowerin the car. So really any input would be greatly appreciated

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Old 03-11-2008, 10:50 PM
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I know the most noticeable lowering mod is new springs. Most spring makers tell you how much of a drop the spring will give. I would just grab some eibach springs, get it to drop a bit, and go from there.
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Old 03-11-2008, 10:54 PM
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do u know if i got to get shocks struts and everything else
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Old 03-11-2008, 11:02 PM
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I'm not a suspension expert but i'm almost positive you dont. You can just do springs. Heres my buddies car with nothing but some eibach springs on it. You can't reallytell from this angle, but it sits alot lower...

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and he doesnt have any alignment issues always comin up? By the way his cars pretty scik lookin
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Old 03-11-2008, 11:05 PM
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heres my opinion...after 13 years...ur shocks n struts are probably not the greatest...so..while u have everything apart i would get some new...no its not required...but i would. plus the ride is much better when u get struts/shocks that are matched to the type of springs ur gonna get...with stock stuff u might give up a little ride quality even tho ur saving a little money...so i would just do it all while its apart..
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Old 03-11-2008, 11:09 PM
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huh yea tht does make alot of sence but they do make matching kits to do it to like if i went with sportlines, they have a matching kit for instance
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I have Eibach sportlines, and Bilstein shocks.. great combo...


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I have sportlines and work great without c/c plates but of course its better with
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This may sound kinda stupid but wat do the caster camber plates do?
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