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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 02:39 AM
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Springs: the summit racing ones (I heard they are the same as the eibach springs) not looking to lower the car a whole lot.
Shocks: still on the fence with these. either the bilstein HDs or the KYB adjustable, heard good and bad things about both. Budget is around $400 for the shocks.

Going to sell my UMI panhard bar and get an UMI adj. panhard bar, I like the one with the poly bushings on both sides.

Already have UMI LCAs but I want to get the relocation brackets.



My car is pretty much a daily driver but sees the drag strip quite a bit. I'm looking for better handling and a bit firmer ride overall.


Thoughts? Suggestions?

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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 02:53 AM
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i would save for qa1's
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 03:17 AM
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LCA relocation brackets are not very conducive to handling.
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Old Feb 14, 2010 | 11:02 AM
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Originally Posted by smok'nZ
i would save for qa1's
way over my budget

Originally Posted by SuperSport01
LCA relocation brackets are not very conducive to handling.
this car sees the track (as mentioned in my first post) and my LCA angles will be way off without the brackets.
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Hello,

My recommendations on the shocks would be the KYB adjustable or the SLP Bilsteins. The SLP shocks are valved for lowered cars while the HD's are not. Both these shocks would a good choice for being on a budget and around $400 for a set.

The relocation brackets will work well for you. One, since the car is going to be lowered the brackets will help gain back any lost traction from lowering. Two, since the car does see some drag racing they will benifit you there as well.

I hope that information helps!
Ryan
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Old Feb 15, 2010 | 09:44 AM
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Hello,

My recommendations on the shocks would be the KYB adjustable or the SLP Bilsteins. The SLP shocks are valved for lowered cars while the HD's are not. Both these shocks would a good choice for being on a budget and around $400 for a set.

The relocation brackets will work well for you. One, since the car is going to be lowered the brackets will help gain back any lost traction from lowering. Two, since the car does see some drag racing they will benifit you there as well.

I hope that information helps!
Ryan
Very helpful, thank you!
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i would go with the slp bilstein, and they are on sale right now for $410 shipped
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