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Old 07-01-2012, 01:02 PM
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I have a 2000 ws6. The car sets to high for my liking. I have stock ws6 wheels. Newby at this so dont know what springs or shocks whatever i need. I want half decent handling but not so stiff that it would never hook at track if my future plans for build come to pass. I would like the drag race stance. Any ideas for me guys. Any pics of your setups?
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And yes i realize i spelled suspension wrong in title..,..
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I looked at the link and then the thread with all the pics. The red ta with the eibach sportlines is stance i want but could i fit a drag radial in rear that low. ?
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I looked at the link and then the thread with all the pics. The red ta with the eibach sportlines is stance i want but could i fit a drag radial in rear that low. ?
Far too many variables. You will likely have to roll your fenders and do the BFH mod to the inner fenders. Also sportline drop and "good ride" do not go together, you're generally so slammed that you are riding the bumpstops.
So basically you will have to decide what is most important to you, handling, ride, or launching?
When I posted the FAQ I was more hoping you'd look at these threads:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...eal-world.html
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...view-long.html
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Ok thanks for the info. I think the bmrs will be the choice since many say they pretty accurate on 1.25 inch drop which is all i really want. Maybe i could still launch half decent with those and some sticky tires if i make monster power one day. Never plan to set records or be a real pro at track. Thanks again
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I did bmr 1.25" drop springs on my car and just a hose mod in the rear with 28" tires on the back.






here it is before I lowered the front with my ws6 wheels on, the rear has hose mod.
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That looks really good. Just the look i want. So you lowered front only? Explain hose mod if dont mind. Never heard of it
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hose mod- removing the upper rubber spring perch on the rear springs. replace that rubber piece by pushing rubber hose around the top coil of the spring so it doesn't hit metal on metal.

Cape T/A-looks really damn good man! wondering if you have the BMR springs front and rear? and you just put them on the stock decarbons? how does it launch at the track? how does it handle? sorry for the billion questions.

im with OP i want something that will handle a little better than stock...but still lauch good at the track...and lower




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