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Old 09-01-2009, 01:40 PM
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Ok im a little new to lowering cars, never had one until now. Ive got a 2000 WS6 and am gettin tired of the 4x4 look on this thing. I like to drag race my car and ive been searching a lot and finding that it may not be a good idea to lower it? Also Ive read about 6000 times that eibach sucks so no need to tell me that lol. I need to know what a GOOD kit it and what ALL I need to lower my car. Im new so school me. Thanks
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lowering springs
shocks that are suited for lowering springs
adjustable panhard bar
lower control arm relocation brackets
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ok any recommendation on brand, where to buy, anything like that?
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strano springs
koni sa shocks
UMI on-car adjustable PHB poly/rod ends
UMI bolt-on relocation brackets

All from Sam Strano (sponsor here)
I have all the above, except I have DMS springs that I got before Sam came out with his springs. DMS are no longer available, and I tend to believe Sam's are better anyway.
You won't be disappointed.
If you want less drop - search Koni lower perch and hose mod with stock springs.
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cool. so how much total drop and im lookin at with all this? and will it hurt my drag racing any?
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strano springs, I think, are advertised at 1.2" drop. the PHB re-centers the rearend side-to-side. the LCA relocation brackets correct the LCA angle after lowering. You will lose a lot of traction if you don't correct the LCA angle.
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ok so if I get those brakets to fix that then I shouldnt have much problem? sounds good. you got any pics of your car with this stuff on it?
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Originally Posted by will8908
ok any recommendation on brand, where to buy, anything like that?

Hello, this is actually a great time to be looking for the parts that you need. Our lowering springs drop the car 1.25", the fronts have a spring rate of 550lbs, the rears 160lbs. Our springs also have alifetime guarantee against spring sag. We currently have the springs on sale for $159 for all four if you buy $100 worth of any BMR product. Our adjustable panhard bar is on car adjustable and is available in a poly/poly combo or a poly/rod end version. The poly /poly version is $114.95 the poly/rod bar is $14 more. We also have bolt on control arm relocation brackets that do not alter your wheelbase and do not change your pinion angle.
As far as shocks go we have the Tokico HP series. They are a non adjustable shock that work very well with our springs. The Tokico's have increased dampning at at medium and high piston speeds. This results in very good handling and ride quality. Our parts ar ein stock and ready to ship. If you have any questions or would like to place an order please give me a call.
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you got any pics of your car with this stuff on it?
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Originally Posted by pjb
strano springs
koni sa shocks
UMI on-car adjustable PHB poly/rod ends
UMI bolt-on relocation brackets

All from Sam Strano (sponsor here)
I have all the above, except I have DMS springs that I got before Sam came out with his springs. DMS are no longer available, and I tend to believe Sam's are better anyway.
You won't be disappointed.
If you want less drop - search Koni lower perch and hose mod with stock springs.
Hello
Thanks for recommending UMI Performance! We do offer a wide variety of aftermarket suspension parts that are made right here at our own facility. Below are the links to show the products that are mentioned above.

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...l4n67d4eu0e9j1

http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...l4n67d4eu0e9j1

If you have any other questions feel free to ask and I will be more than glad to help!
Thanks
Brad
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Originally Posted by pjb
you got any pics of your car with this stuff on it?
Here you go.
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I was answering the OP's question about my car, which has no BMR parts. Not sure whos or what parts are on the BMR pix posted.



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