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Old Dec 19, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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I use the Edelbrock Adj. Pahnard bar. Great design, on-car adjustable, and the best price I could find!
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Old Dec 20, 2009 | 07:45 AM
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I use the Edelbrock Adj. Pahnard bar. Great design, on-car adjustable, and the best price I could find!

Me too!
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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Are panhard bars a pia to install or simple enough to diy with some tools?
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Old Dec 21, 2009 | 06:08 AM
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Are panhard bars a pia to install or simple enough to diy with some tools?
They're pretty easy to install. Getting them adjusted to the right length to center the rear end under the car, which is essential, takes a little time, but isn't all that difficult either.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 03:31 PM
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How much do that BMR springs typically lower these cars by?
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Formulals187
How much do that BMR springs typically lower these cars by?
1.2 inches
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Formulals187
Are panhard bars a pia to install or simple enough to diy with some tools?
Get the on-car adjustable, its tons easier to install and adjust. I got the UMI rod end/poly end.
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Old Dec 23, 2009 | 04:41 PM
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Anyone have any pictures of cars with the BMR springs? I know theyre somewhere around here, just can't find them.
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Old Dec 24, 2009 | 01:17 AM
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Just for comparison what are the springs rates for a stock Formula?
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Old Feb 19, 2010 | 01:11 PM
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Who typically has the best price on the bmr springs?
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 02:33 AM
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I'm considering changing my springs for a lowering kit for my 2000 Formula. I was wondering what the stock spring rates are and what would be a good spring for street use with some track use. I am looking for a spring that provides at most 1.5" drop. I've been looking at the Eibach Prokit or the BMR set up. Any suggestions.

from seeing pics of peoples rides, i think the eibach pro-kit have the best looking stance.. looks so sick. but i think i would take BMR or hotchkis springs hands down. i actually plan on running some BMR springs.
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Old Feb 20, 2010 | 02:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Formulals187
Just for comparison what are the springs rates for a stock Formula?
Click this link...http://www.angelfire.com/my/fastcar/suspension.html

I have DMS springs mated w/ konis. Suspringly my car doesn't scrape.

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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Formulals187
Anyone have any pictures of cars with the BMR springs? I know theyre somewhere around here, just can't find them.
Ask and you shall receive
Attached Thumbnails Spring Stuff-img_3202.gif   Spring Stuff-img_3204.gif   Spring Stuff-img_3198.gif  
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 09:04 AM
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Ask and you shall receive
what size wheels/tires are those?
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 02:00 PM
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what size wheels/tires are those?
I believe that's chaman's car. You should get a better or more accurate answer from him.
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Old Feb 22, 2010 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bene
I believe that's chaman's car. You should get a better or more accurate answer from him.
Yes it's his car.....

and I would find him on the board and send him a PM......
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Originally Posted by Formulals187
Just for comparison what are the springs rates for a stock Formula?
292 lb*in front, 114 lb*in rear, if you still need the information!
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When I first had my car I told myself I would never lower it because its so low to begin with... then I came across this website and saw Stranos products. The springs looked amazing on our cars and have won autox with them. So yeah, I figured I wanted my car to handle, and look badass. Here you go, my car has Strano Springs with Koni 4/4s... the car handles like a ****** champ. I LOVE IT.


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