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Old 10-16-2014, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by badformulaLS1
The car is actually in the shop as I type this getting an alignment done. I never had one done right after the install, but the car drove straight and felt the same as prior to the install and I kinda just forgot about the alignment. I intended to do it but never did until now. We'll see if an alignment makes any difference. It looks great and rides nice but I honestly felt hardly any noticeable difference in handling, and I feel like anything I did feel was probably more of a placebo affect cause it was so minor and I was expecting and hoping for improvement. Only at high speeds on the highway did I notice a clear definite difference. I'll update after the alignment is done.
Definitely let us know what you think because there should be a good increase in handling going to our BMR lowering springs and Bilsteins from the factory stuff.
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how much did the setup run you? I'm looking to get my springs/shocks done all 4 soon.
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Originally Posted by meeklay812
Looks great. I have the same combo and love it! I have the UMI 3pt weld in SFCs ready to go, and plan on LCA relocation brackets and LCA's next. What suspension parts did you notice the most other than the BMR/Bilsteins?
I have 2pt SFC's those along with the LCA relocation brackets made a huge difference. SFCs definitely tighten the car up and the relo brackets help with wheel hop.

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how much did the setup run you? I'm looking to get my springs/shocks done all 4 soon.
The springs i bought for $250 shipped Brand new. The shocks i picked up used with 1k from one of my best friends for a steal. Total I'm in less than $500 not including my adj panhard which i got for $80. So maybe $550 ish for everything.
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Yeah that's a a good deal.
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Originally Posted by BMR Sales2
Our BMR lowering springs are considerably stiffer than the factory springs so you should notice large improvement in performance from that increased spring rate and also the lowered center of gravity. The Bilsteins are valved a bit more aggressive than the factory Decarbon shocks too.

Did you have an alignment done after the install? The alignment is also a big part of improving the performance.
I am installing the same setup tomorrow, I have the eibach/ bilstein now, deff sagged. a big difference was when i installed the BMR adj tranny torque arm. that keeps the rear planted nice and feels firm.
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I have a question I have the bmr springs and Bisltening shocks and I feel like My car is bouncy like the Hondas is this normal?
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Originally Posted by redcamaro4140
I have a question I have the bmr springs and Bisltening shocks and I feel like My car is bouncy like the Hondas is this normal?
No, this is definitely not normal. Most report improved ride quality over stock, not worse. Are the shocks new?
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Originally Posted by BMR Sales2
No, this is definitely not normal. Most report improved ride quality over stock, not worse. Are the shocks new?
Yes they're fairly new
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I have the same combo (with new SLP Bilsteins) and it was definitely an improvement over the stock ride quality. I don't think the shocks have enough rebound control though, mine bounces more than I expect it should on rough roads.
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For the price it seems the Koni STR.T is hard to beat on lowered cars. From what I'm reading they have better rebound control than the Bilstein's and are slightly cheaper. Seems like a win/win to me
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What are the alignment specs now that your lowered? Or, what should they be?



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