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Old 03-09-2010, 05:56 PM
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Okay so i have been wanting to upgrade my suspension probably shocks/struts lowering springs. Well i was wondering what people have done on there cars and how they like what they have i am really just looking for a good direction to head in. If you could tell me the brand and what u did that would be awsome.
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I don't think I have seen anyone replace their shocks. Lowering springs seem to be the most common.
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I changed my rear shocks when i lowered my car with a complete eibach pro suspension kit which included front and rear sway bars. I mounted QA-1 12 way adjustable shocks with a heavy duty piston they are far superior to the stock shocks. I can change the ride characteristics to what ever i want...so i recomend that you do it...
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Old 03-09-2010, 07:43 PM
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Koni STR.T shocks and struts. Steeda sport springs. Awesome upgrade and the ride is still very nice.
Go to the 2005-2009 Handling forum. All of your questions have already been answered there. :-)

Here's a pic of the stance (AJ, you can see the orange shock in this pic.)


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Old 03-09-2010, 07:54 PM
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yah i really like the spoiler you have on your car what brand is that and i have heard a lot about the koni shocks. Thanks for the advice where did u order your setup
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I have the Steeda Sport lowering springs, Koni StrT shocks & Struts and SVT Strut mounts. Car rides good, looks good and handles good. i like it alot!!

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Old 03-10-2010, 07:46 AM
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Originally Posted by matt8998nm
yah i really like the spoiler you have on your car what brand is that and i have heard a lot about the koni shocks. Thanks for the advice where did u order your setup
Thanks. The spoiler is an OEM Shelby spoiler. I ordered it from my dealer who gave me a pretty good deal on it (actually the deal was on painting it).

I ordered the suspension parts from Sam Strano. http://www.stranoparts.com/

Panhard bar is coming today.
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Old 03-10-2010, 12:27 PM
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thanks for the advice guys it has pointed me in a great direction and im think im going with the koni shocks and struts ill post pics in a few weeks
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Just finished installing the UMI on-car adjustable panhard bar w/roto-joint. It is amazing how easy it is to move the entire car side to side...by hand.
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Originally Posted by WeinerDog
Just finished installing the UMI on-car adjustable panhard bar w/roto-joint. It is amazing how easy it is to move the entire car side to side...by hand.
Installed my BMR panhard bar today as well
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