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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 07:36 PM
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whats the difference between the eibach ls1 springs compared to the lt1 which is the best to go with for a lt1??? is it better to go with the lt1
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Old Jan 27, 2013 | 09:35 PM
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The front springs on the LS1 are softer. Most LS1 guys use LT1 Eibach springs.

Pro-Tip: Summit Racing springs are basically Eibach blems that have been painted and rebadged as Summits. 35 bucks saved.
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Old Jan 28, 2013 | 05:48 PM
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ya i kno lol..

i found a good deal but dont kno if the ls1 springs on a lt1 are a good ideal

being my car weighs a lil more
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I'm running ls1 eibachs on my lt1. No complaints here rides great and looks good.

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Originally Posted by 1baddgarage
I'm running ls1 eibachs on my lt1. No complaints here rides great and looks good.
Don't care for the complete murdered out look, but that is one clean LT1.
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Old Jan 31, 2013 | 12:31 PM
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Thanks, i wasn't sure about the black z06 wheels at first either, but they look much better in person
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