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Old Jul 6, 2010 | 06:32 PM
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Hey guys I am running the pro-kit with camber bolts, I was wondering once I get some new shocks/struts (not stocks) will it lower the car anymore at all? Sorry if it is a stupid question but I was just wondering.
Old Jul 6, 2010 | 08:32 PM
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not a stupid question, but no they won't lower the car anymore. the right struts/shocks will make it handle SO much better though.
Old Jul 7, 2010 | 12:12 PM
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Originally Posted by imfamousjim
not a stupid question, but no they won't lower the car anymore. the right struts/shocks will make it handle SO much better though.
Figured, could I get away with non-adjustable struts? I don't track or anything like that.
Old Jul 7, 2010 | 07:04 PM
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You should be able to, I'd call Sam Strano at stranoparts.com he sells good stuff and really knows what he's talking about
Old Jul 8, 2010 | 08:55 AM
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Sounds good, I am currently 6 hours from home in Palm Coast, FL ( drove from north of Atlanta) and the whole trip down here whenever I would hit a bump or anything that alters the suspension I was being pushed all over the road is that considered "bump steer?"
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pretty much, from what i understand its also factory dampers not being able to keep up with the new springs. The suspension geometry isn't perfect when the car's lowered, but it should handle very well with new shocks/struts
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Originally Posted by imfamousjim
pretty much, from what i understand its also factory dampers not being able to keep up with the new springs. The suspension geometry isn't perfect when the car's lowered, but it should handle very well with new shocks/struts
Appreciate it Jim, I'll be getting some soon.
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