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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 02:30 AM
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I test drove an SS last night that had been lowered. The springs looked like stockers, so I'm assuming they had been heated. The ride was MUCH worse than a standard suspension. What is it like with the kits installed? Does it drive a lot like stock? I'm hoping so, because if that was the cost of looking good, then I'm going to have to stick to the 4x4 look.
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Old Feb 28, 2005 | 10:07 PM
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Nooooooooo, not the 4x4 look - j/k. That SS that you drove probably needed shocks besides new springs. Test drive another lowered SS and copare it to the response you may get here with people who have lowered their Camaros.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 01:18 AM
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Drive your *** up to Orange County and give me a call, you can have a ride in my car, I'll BET you will like my suspension!
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 03:15 AM
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Well, I may very well just do that. I'm hopefully going to be heading up that way next weekend to look at another SS anyway.
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Old Mar 1, 2005 | 05:20 AM
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Ive rode in 3 of my freinds cars that were lowered. I know exactly what you mean. I think stock rides better
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550 lbs. in front, 150lbs in the rear, lowered 1.5",Bilstiens all around and rolling on 18" wheels. Rides better than stock and handles way better. Talk to Sam Strano. He will set you up for what you are looking for.
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I have 500 lbs front 150 lbs rear, 26" front fender height & 26-1/2 rear fender height, Sam gave me great advice & I went from there, couldn't be happier
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