BMR, Strano or Ground Control Spings?
01-07-2014, 08:01 PM
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BMR, Strano or Ground Control Spings? Bilstiens arrived today for my 98 T/A and will be ordering springs in a couple weeks. Based on what I've read on here the consensus seems to be the BMR or Stranos. My concern is that my passenger side sits 1" lower than my driver side. Will this be corrected with the new Bilstein/BMR,Strano combo or will the low side still be 1" lower effectively making the passerger side look as though it were lowered 2+ inches(I do not want this)? Would the Ground Control adjustable spring kit be a good option to correct the 1" lean?
01-07-2014, 08:52 PM
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Have you tried to hunt down the source of the "lean"?
I am one of very many on this board that can attest to the performance characteristics of the Strano springs. Upgraded my stock DeCarbon shocks and stock springs with the Bilstein and Strano combo and absolutely love it!
Probably go with Koni's next time since the car spends some time on the track, however I've been very pleased with the Bilsteins as a budget alternative.
I am one of very many on this board that can attest to the performance characteristics of the Strano springs. Upgraded my stock DeCarbon shocks and stock springs with the Bilstein and Strano combo and absolutely love it!
Probably go with Koni's next time since the car spends some time on the track, however I've been very pleased with the Bilsteins as a budget alternative.
01-07-2014, 09:17 PM
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The passenger side measures from ground to finder 26 3/4" in front and 27 3/4" in rear. The drivers side measures from ground to finder 27 3/4" in front and 28 3/4" in rear.
01-07-2014, 09:59 PM
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I've got to agree with Midnight02, try and find the source of the lean.
Check all the swaybar mounts for loose nuts/bolts and damage, and bushings for damage. Check for a worn-out or damaged front upper mount, or rear upper isolator. I'd also check the passenger side rear spring for proper positioning, or if it's bent.
Furthermore if your front camber settings are very far off from left to right it can also effect the ride height. IMO, I'd still go ahead and get either the BMR or Strano lowering springs and go ahead and also buy new front upper mounts; unless yours are in excellent condition with only a light amount of rust in it.
Check all the swaybar mounts for loose nuts/bolts and damage, and bushings for damage. Check for a worn-out or damaged front upper mount, or rear upper isolator. I'd also check the passenger side rear spring for proper positioning, or if it's bent.
Furthermore if your front camber settings are very far off from left to right it can also effect the ride height. IMO, I'd still go ahead and get either the BMR or Strano lowering springs and go ahead and also buy new front upper mounts; unless yours are in excellent condition with only a light amount of rust in it.
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01-08-2014, 12:37 AM
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my passenger side sits 1/2" lower and I've heard of other cars with a lean on here so it seams somewhat common. I just received my BMR's today, it came down to price with still needing shocks and they where on sale last week.
01-08-2014, 10:33 AM
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As long as there isn't anything out of the ordinary causing the issue (alignment, anything bent, loose mounts, bushings, etc), I would go with Stranos. If you were dead set on leveling it out, you could get a spring mount spacer for the passenger side front and a coil spacer for the passenger side rear to smooth it out.
Let me know if you need the part details.....I had to get the front and rear spacers to get additional ground clearance to get over speed bumps and have the part numbers handy.
Let me know if you need the part details.....I had to get the front and rear spacers to get additional ground clearance to get over speed bumps and have the part numbers handy.
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I have BMR and Konis and couldn't be happier. However I have not tried Stranos so I can't say anything about them. I did the HH mod in the rear and put the front on the lower perch. Handles amazingly and love the look.
I can post a picture if you would like.
I can post a picture if you would like.
01-08-2014, 01:45 PM
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I'm gonna try to look over the suspension for bad bushings and what not but they probably all could stand to be changed with 140,000 miles on um. Midnight02, those part numbers would be great to have if its not too much trouble. Streetlegal?, any pictures from yourself or anyone else for that matter would be great. Love looking at cars. 
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That first picture looks awesome. In the second picture the front looks just a hair too low for my taste but that may just be the angle.
Do you have taillight covers? Was thinking maybe about doing that also.
Do you have taillight covers? Was thinking maybe about doing that also.
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