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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 05:39 AM
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After going with an iron block and front mounted turbo kit, the height of the car has dropped about 2 inches. Believe it or not, I need the factory height back due to the turbo piping (travels under the rack in pinion). I've been searching for springs that increas height (at least back to factory specs), but no luck for me so far. Any suggestions?
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 07:47 AM
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You added a lot of weight to the front of the car, this is common. What springs are you running now?

You might want to consider a coil over kit to get the height back up. Something like this- http://www.umiperformance.com/catalo...roducts_id=573
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Old Aug 17, 2011 | 09:04 PM
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I'm still running the stock springs. I just saw the link you sent me. They looks great. Is that for a pair or that price is per unit?
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 07:07 AM
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That price is for the set which includes two shocks and two springs. If I can help anymore please ask. Thank you! Ryan
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Use 325 front springs.
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Old Aug 18, 2011 | 10:34 AM
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Get coilovers so that you can adjust ride height.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by onfire
Use 325 front springs.
What are these? Haven't heard of them.

Thanks Ryan. When i'm ready, i'll call you for the order.
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Old Aug 20, 2011 | 09:01 PM
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Originally Posted by trnsfmr99
What are these? Haven't heard of them.

Thanks Ryan. When i'm ready, i'll call you for the order.
That's just a srping rating for the front coilovers. I run 325's on an lsx iron block with twin turbos...perfect rate. 325pounds per inch.
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Old Aug 21, 2011 | 01:04 PM
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Originally Posted by onfire
That's just a srping rating for the front coilovers. I run 325's on an lsx iron block with twin turbos...perfect rate. 325pounds per inch.
thanks 'onfire', cause i had no clue of what rating i would need. sounds like you got a beast on ur hands.
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