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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 12:39 PM
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Going to be purchasing a set up including slp bilsteins, ground control coilovers, and springs (550 front rate, 150 rear rate). Since i'm running stock springs and decarbons right now I was wondering how I should set the coilovers. Just go for stock ride height at the track? I little lower/higher in the front vs. the rear?

I'll most likely be pulling the front swaybar as well when I go.

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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 02:51 PM
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TTT for ya.

I don't run this type of set up. I say give Madman a call and ask him.

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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 11:36 PM
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Thanks for the bump Coach
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 11:41 PM
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well specific suspension brands/pieces aside i can answer your question about the front ride height regardless of what you have.

you will want the front lowered nicely. this will help give you mph if nothing else.
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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well specific suspension brands/pieces aside i can answer your question about the front ride height regardless of what you have.

you will want the front lowered nicely. this will help give you mph if nothing else.

would you suggest leaving the rear dropped, or raising it up to stock ride height for even more of a rake front/back?
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i would have a more even ride height, a rake will not do any good for you.
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