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Old 11-30-2013, 01:08 PM
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My 02' Camaro SS is a dd street car. I seriously doubt it will see a track. Ok maybe once or twice but I still doubt it. The car is currently lowered on eibach springs. I purchased the car this way so I have no idea which eibach springs they are. I love the way the car sits but I load the family into the car and would like some more travel due to the added weight and addition of headers down the road. When I switch springs should I also purchase the control arm relocation brackets and panhard rod? Am I going to notice any difference if I do vs don't? Upsides/downsides? Can't see spending money on something that isn't going to make much of a difference especially because I'm not racing.
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Good shocks should be first. Lowering on stock shocks is a waste of time IMO unless your going for looks and want a shitty ride. Good shocks/good springs/PHB.
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Waiting on a call back to put koni sport rears and STR.T fronts on order. Next will be bmr springs. Would have gone with strano but I like the 170rears. Haven't decided on the control arm relocation brackets and panhard rod. That will likely be the end of my suspension upgrades for awhile. Plan on getting into some engine mods.
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When lowering you will need an adjustable PHB to center the rear. If you aren't worried about wheel hop you don't need the LCA relocation brackets.
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Sounds to me like I need the relocation brackets and panhard rod. How is the bmr lowering spring package? If I'm going to do it I mine as well do it right!

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Got some umi lca relocation brackets if you need a set new
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I have Been talking with Sam a lot and have decided to work this as a budget conscious thing. I ordered koni sport 3rd gen rears and koni str.t fronts. I don't have an upgraded panhard rod or relocation brackets now and I don't notice any issues. This car is pretty much strictly a daily driver. Gonna slap these bad boys in and go from there. As much as I'd like to I don't want to get to over the top.



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