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Old 07-23-2004, 09:20 AM
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Just in case anyone wanted to see what Intrax 2" lowering springs look like installed.
http://www.2002firehawk-c26.net/ProAuto/ProAuto10.JPG
Old 07-23-2004, 10:02 AM
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that looks really good. what kit did you use?
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that looks really good. what kit did you use?
It's a company called Intrax. I don't know too much about them because I bought the springs "used" from a forum member.

I can say that you definatley need new shocks with these things......I've got the stock deCarbon's and the car "bottoms out" all the time.
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Yea I have those on my Camaro and it bounces around alot with the stock shocks. It looks really good though!
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That's an awesome stance...sits about perfect in my book!
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Now that is low! you wouldn't survive here too long here in Houston. Too many imperfections in the road here.
Looks good!
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Originally Posted by proauto
Just in case anyone wanted to see what Intrax 2" lowering springs look like installed.
http://www.2002firehawk-c26.net/ProAuto/ProAuto10.JPG

Lookin like a slot car.... Very Badass

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nice stance!
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lookin sweet
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Originally Posted by XtinctHawk02
Now that is low! you wouldn't survive here too long here in Houston. Too many imperfections in the road here.
Looks good!
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Yes Sir! I am Mikes dad......he's my two year old son and he loves the car more than me.
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A little low for me, but still look bitchin
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Damn that looks good! Do you notice a loss in traction? I would love to lower my car but am worried I won't be able to hook.
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Originally Posted by rufretic
Damn that looks good! Do you notice a loss in traction? I would love to lower my car but am worried I won't be able to hook.
When I first lowered it, I lost traction....big time! It was very loose around corners. The back end would slide out even going pretty slow.

I then installed BMR Relocation Brackets for the LCA's as well as a set of BMR Tubular LCA's and it completely cured the traction problem.

All I need now is some Bilsteins or Koni's and I think it will be perfect.
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intrax is a lowering spring, not a performance spring like bilstein or koni. the difference is, lowering springs are cheaper, and aren't made for ride quality or handling. be careful, if u installed those springs with your stock shocks, your asking for trouble, ur suspension will eventually deteriorate. performance springs/shocks are a better investment. i bet it rides like **** with those springs.
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Originally Posted by un4giv3n
intrax is a lowering spring, not a performance spring like bilstein or koni. the difference is, lowering springs are cheaper, and aren't made for ride quality or handling. be careful, if u installed those springs with your stock shocks, your asking for trouble, ur suspension will eventually deteriorate. performance springs/shocks are a better investment. i bet it rides like **** with those springs.

It does ride like ****! I was hoping a set of Koni or Bilstein shocks would help.....perhaps I'm wrong?
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I use to have Intrax springs, but with LT's I would scrape about everything. The stance looks great, kinda miss it.
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Sean, It was a picture of your car in your driveway that made me get the Intrax springs. Damn it looked sweet!
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18 yrs old and I'm already a role model
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Looking very nice. Very cool wheels too!
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Looks very nice. Glad to see someone mod a non-ram air 'bird.

My exhaust would last about two miles with that stance. I'd have to change jobs and find a place without speed bumps


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