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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 05:03 AM
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Any big differance between lowering springs , or preferances?. Also does the car need to be re allaigned after intall. Thanks
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 05:45 AM
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Search the forum and you'll find the info you're looking for. And yes, you will need an allignment and other suspension parts.
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 11:57 AM
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lowering the car will bring down the center of gravity and slightly improve handling. You will need an adjustable panhard bar to bring the axel to center and an alignment.

While you are at it you might as well throw some new shocks and struts on there. Most people love Tokico D specs and Koni yellows.

Spring wise if you want a slight drop FRPP or Eibach pro kit
More extreme drop eibach sportlines.
Old Apr 16, 2011 | 03:05 PM
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Old Apr 16, 2011 | 07:53 PM
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I have the Eibach Pro-Kit Springs on mine and I'm extremely happy with everything...look & ride quality. As Zak mentioned above, you will need an alignment afterwards as well as and adjustable pan-hard bar to re-center the rear end. If you do a search, you'll see what I'm talking about. I'm a huge fan of the BMR adjustable pan-hard bar, part PHR006 (poly bushings at each end). I've installed several of them now and they are the best (IMHO). Extremely easy to install and even easier to adjust and lock in place.

Trust me, I've installed others that have taken me hours because of where the jam nuts are located.
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