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Old 09-30-2007, 05:02 PM
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I know it has probably been asked multiple times, I have read the stickies and searched. I have most of my performance done (beside tranny and rear end, still good ...for now..) I am wanting a good 99% STREET setup and was wanting some help on where to start.. I have a prokit drop..EVERYTHING else is stock...it a blank slate...help me...Thanks
Old 09-30-2007, 05:06 PM
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Konis ... save up
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Checkout hotpart.com and get there Subframe connectors, LCA's, Panhard rod, and Relocation brackets. That should help out alot and still be under your budget.
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I did those first too... If i could do it all over i would have installed the shocks as my first mod. Just my experience though.
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depends.. do you mostly roll race or do you like to go from a dig?

dig race, upgrade lca's w/ relo-brackets, torque arm and an adjustable phr

roll race and handling, shocks definitely.
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r konis that much better then revalved bilsteins?
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yeah, you can adjust them
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T/A and relocation brackets . . .my $500 vote. . .
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id start with konis then springs.... id do both at the same time to cut down on labor... then move on to 1le type control arms and bushings and then 35mm/21mm bar combo
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buy a set of new tires on the front....
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Originally Posted by robertbartsch
buy a set of new tires on the front....
What ???
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Originally Posted by homerunhtr21
What ???
he means aside from seat time... a nice set of tires is one for the best mods to effect handling of the car
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Originally Posted by mthegodfather
Checkout hotpart.com and get there Subframe connectors, LCA's, Panhard rod, and Relocation brackets. That should help out alot and still be under your budget.
I was looking at those and they look like a pretty good deal. Are the adjustable parts "better" than the non-adjustable. What is the advantage to getting one over the other?
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..yeh, and 500 claims is not much dough to make a meaningful difference in suspension. If I were doing mods this would be the order:

1. Tires
2. Shocks
3. Sway bars
4. PHB
5. LCA


...springs are kinda personnel choices since some here don't want to alter the ride height. ....others here delite in this, however.
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Originally Posted by robertbartsch
..yeh, and 500 claims is not much dough to make a meaningful difference in suspension. If I were doing mods this would be the order:

1. Tires
2. Shocks
3. Sway bars
4. PHB
5. LCA


...springs are kinda personnel choices since some here don't want to alter the ride height. ....others here delite in this, however.
I got #1 and need #2 and for 500 I can get The LCA , Relocation Brackets, PHB, STB and Subframe Connectors..so I would say 500 could get you a meaningful difference..
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Originally Posted by homerunhtr21
I got #1 and need #2 and for 500 I can get The LCA , Relocation Brackets, PHB, STB and Subframe Connectors..so I would say 500 could get you a meaningful difference..
The difference with SFCs, and STBs are arguable and most people cannot tell a difference. The PHB is a good idea, and the LCAs and relocation brakets are good for drag racing if thats what you want. But since you state its a 99% street car I would also recommend saving for good shocks, you will gain more from them especially since your lowered.
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Originally Posted by JD_AMG
The difference with SFCs, and STBs are arguable and most people cannot tell a difference. The PHB is a good idea, and the LCAs and relocation brakets are good for drag racing if thats what you want. But since you state its a 99% street car I would also recommend saving for good shocks, you will gain more from them especially since your lowered.
I am leaning toward shocks yes...I am hoping I can get them all at one time I just have to see what the next paycheck is for



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