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Old 12-27-2001, 05:53 PM
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I want to lower my 01 SS. Does anyone have any suggestions on what type of springs I should get and where from
Old 12-27-2001, 08:27 PM
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I would suggest the Kenny Brown springs. They will lower the car about 1 1/4 to 1 1/2. they are a triple rate spring that is very smooth on the highway and really tightens up and is a very good spring when pushing the car at the track.
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Just my .02 G2 springs <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0"> You will need the
shocks to go with them Whatever brand
but adj. to tune the ride and handling
again my exp. only <img src="graemlins/fluffy.gif" border="0" alt="[Fluffy]" />
Old 12-27-2001, 11:37 PM
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I put the eibach progressive rates and left the stock decarbon shocks on my 99 SS for now and it looks killer and rides as good as before. Made the mistake of installing specific rates on another car once. KIDNEY KILLERS!
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I put Hotchkis on mine and they drop it more than the 1" they said it would and with SLP LT's it was to low so I put the stock ones back on with the Bilstein shocks.
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I really liked LG/Bilstien HD combo. BUT, I took off the LG's because I couldn't stand the scrapping on my TTS headers. Choice between the Lt's and lowered stance, I chose the headers.
Old 12-30-2001, 06:58 PM
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I've got Eibach Sportlines on my car - really low. Handles great, look awesome, but also bottoms out on moderatly rough roads, and ground clearence can be a problem if you're not carefull. I really do like them, but I think I'd go with the Pro-Kit if I were doing it again.
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What does the Pro-Kit consist of? Where can I get some info on Eibach springs. I am thinking of lowering my car also. BTW I have a 2000SS if that matters.
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go to http://www.eibach.com

i would take their word on how much the drop is over any others..

i have the pro kit on my 98 formula now with no spacers in back and have scraped my lower then normal oryp on moderately bumpy roads
email me if you'd like some photos.. i havent uploaded them to my page yet i dont think
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i uploaded some new pics in the first section of my page 'rapid motorsports visit' click that and go all the way to the bottom.. they should show up there within the half hour.. compare those to any other pics on my page.. that is an eibach pro kit with no spacers in the back.
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[quote]Originally posted by MIGHTYMOUSE:
<strong>i uploaded some new pics in the first section of my page 'rapid motorsports visit' click that and go all the way to the bottom.. they should show up there within the half hour.. compare those to any other pics on my page.. that is an eibach pro kit with no spacers in the back.</strong><hr></blockquote>

Thanks for the info David. I will check out your webpage for some pics.
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they are up now.. the 2 new ones at the bottom.. ah hell, here..
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