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Old 12-25-2012, 08:47 PM
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ok guys ive been doin my homework decided not to lower the car.

did decide to make it more for the track right now i have agx rear shocks with stock springs and factory 120k mile stock struts and springs.

itlll lift the front wheel just enough to see it.

i kno that my set up is wore out

so i decided to go with 70/30 Lakewood drag shocks and the 50/50 Lakewood Drag shocks for the rear..

But unsure to get v6 springs or just to get my factory v8 springs.


what do u guys suggest the v8 springs or the v6

those drag shocks should be alright for the street right??


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Old 12-26-2012, 11:17 AM
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Someone gotta kno come on
Old 12-26-2012, 04:26 PM
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I believe the v6 and v8 springs are the same atleast in the rear.
Old 12-26-2012, 04:56 PM
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oh really i was unsure bout the spring rate.

have you heard how the lakewood shocks are on the street
Old 12-26-2012, 08:12 PM
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93-97 V6 rear springs are softer. 98-02 all have the same rear springs.
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I've been told the drag shocks would probably not be too fun on the street.
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are the drag shocks worse than stock on the street
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I can't say personally, but I'd think it would.
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Running pure drag shocks on a car that gets driven on the street often isnt recommended. Drag racing shocks are only good for Drag racing IMO. Could become a headache when driving around town lol. I talked to a BMR sales representative about this month back. Pretty much if your car is 90% strip and 10% or lower for street use you should be good. As far as springs go I would go with V6 springs, I preffer them better for their drivability feel.
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ya i was going to go with the 70/30 but like u said its still the same prespective.

so whatever shocks i go with go with the v6 all the way around ur saying
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I like the V6 springs better than the V8 ones. More comfortable ride and stronger, personal experience



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