lowering springs
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RE: lowering springs
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RE: lowering springs
+1, FRPP have worked well for me.
ORIGINAL: The Ghost
I have FRPP all around. Claims a 1.5" drop and i agree. My impression is they are very stocklike for around 1/2" of compression. This means they ride very nicely on the highway. But if you push them past that 1/2" they firm up greatly and make a HUGE difference in the way the car handles. My car seems to push a bit when first diving into turns, but once the stiffer rate of the spring is reached I can go in as hard as i want (or dare) Coming out of a hard turn the car gets straight with minimal input from me. Drag racing (mostly what i do) I do get a right rear squat that is a bit more than I would like. I am considering an airbag to keep it level on hard launches. I personally didn't have a rear center issue with this drop, but every car is different. So be prepared.
I have FRPP all around. Claims a 1.5" drop and i agree. My impression is they are very stocklike for around 1/2" of compression. This means they ride very nicely on the highway. But if you push them past that 1/2" they firm up greatly and make a HUGE difference in the way the car handles. My car seems to push a bit when first diving into turns, but once the stiffer rate of the spring is reached I can go in as hard as i want (or dare) Coming out of a hard turn the car gets straight with minimal input from me. Drag racing (mostly what i do) I do get a right rear squat that is a bit more than I would like. I am considering an airbag to keep it level on hard launches. I personally didn't have a rear center issue with this drop, but every car is different. So be prepared.
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RE: lowering springs
so even if you just do lowering springs and that's it, you're going to have alignment issues in the near future? can those of you who have changed your springs please post pictures. thanks again
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RE: lowering springs
ORIGINAL: Black Sunshine 07
so even if you just do lowering springs and that's it, you're going to have alignment issues in the near future? can those of you who have changed your springs please post pictures. thanks again
so even if you just do lowering springs and that's it, you're going to have alignment issues in the near future? can those of you who have changed your springs please post pictures. thanks again
1st Gear Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 113
From: CALIFORNIA
RE: lowering springs
I went with the Roush rear springs only and I am happy with the results. I paid 120.00 for the springs and 50.00 to install. It leveled the car out nicely and I think the ride and handling improved. And if you still think you have too much fender gap, go with some 18-20 wheels.
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Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 11,278
From: Gainesville, FL
RE: lowering springs
Not with the FRPP springs IMHO. The back looks to low. I lowered the back first, but forgot to take a picture, sorry.
ORIGINAL: Black Sunshine 07
does it look right if you just lower the back and leave the front alone?
does it look right if you just lower the back and leave the front alone?