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Old Oct 24, 2013 | 08:06 PM
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i have a 2000 SS automatic convertible. completely stock. want to replace shocks, maybe lower. replace rotors. replace suspension bushings and add additional support. kinda a daily driver, has about 130K miles. after this is done i will add horspower. what should i get and where. thx james
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 12:30 PM
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Got your PM, replied... but because you posted here too I'll basically tell you what I said there so others can benefit.

I can't make a recommendation that is truly best for you without talking to you. Yes, I could "recommend" some parts but only in a generic sense. Any shock, almost, would be better than what you have... So I could be lazy and just give you whatever, or actually take the time to figure out how you drive and what it is you want in the end and recommend the best shock for your wants. As for the "maybe lower"... well you gotta decide if you do or don't want to lower the car, that has to be your car. Once you do that, we can proceed from there and even though I make lowering springs I'm not going to push you that way unless the results of lowering are what you want and you are ok with dropping the car some.
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Old Oct 25, 2013 | 11:12 PM
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ok thank you. will call you this tuesday, should have the day off. thx james
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