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Old 02-12-2005, 05:29 AM
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Right now all I have are BMR SFC's and STB, and a Tunnel Brace. The front of my car is 6 inches from the ground due to the front gfx, and the tunnel brace is around 4 inches off the ground at the transmission. This car will probably never see the track, but I would like to do some suspension work, lowering a little if possible, for daily driving just to make the ride a little more enjoyable. What would you all suggest? My ground clearance has me worried on shocks/springs b/c I still want to be able to drive the car. I have thought about getting some LCA's also...
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well, since your G/x kit is built to hang low......its not urethane is it? Anyways, Instead of lowering the car, which would help but be bad because f your kit hang so low, why not opt for a set of solid swaybars. This will help in makng the car more enjoyeable to drive. The car will go where you point it...

Sam Strano sells a set of 35/25mm bars. Also others sell a 32/21 package that will help in the fun department. Also, a torque arm will help in transmitting more of the power to the wheels which is good.........

But try to stay away from the LCA for now. You really dont need a set..if anything, get a set of 1LE with the hardened rubber bushings. Also, a tubular PHB will be a good idea since i will make the movement in the rear less noticeable....

if you must lower it, Sam Strano or ground control sells a coilover kit with ride adjust on the four corners.....That should help to dial in your desired ride height..
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Thanks for the input--any other opinions?
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Shocks and swaybars will make the biggest handling differences.
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Are adjustables the best way to go?
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Adjustable is always nice, lca's and phr will help quite a bit...
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Adjustable what?
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LCA's & Panhard rod.
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I thought maybe he was referring to shocks...
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Shocks are great also being adj. that is..
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I was referring to shocks. I am wanting to do all my suspension stuff at one time. I would like to spend around 1500 total I would say.



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