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Old Apr 18, 2005 | 09:01 PM
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I dont want it "slammed". I just want it somewhat lower. Seems to be that a LOT of Fbodies go w/ a Pro-Kit & arent complaining too much about it. I'm just worried about bottoming out or scraping everything. I'll eventually have long tubes, but from what iv heard, as long as i stay away from SLPs, i wont have to worry about the long tubes scraping b/c they tuck very well underneath.

a buddy told me that i should go w/ the BMR springs b/c they only drop the car an inch. So basically, im tryin to decide b/t the Pro-Kit and the BMR. Also, should I remove the rear Isolator?


I'm planning on doing this when I get the rims.. which will be 17x9.5 up front and 17x11 in the back so this too is something to take into consideration.

Here is the package deal im looking at from Thunder Racing. scroll down and you'll see it...

http://thunderracing.com/catalog/?ac...&vid=3&pcid=91


I just dont know if i should go w/ BMRs or the Pro-Kit

any suggestions or insight would be highly appreciated.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 12:06 AM
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Hotchkis are one inch, and have been known to have the nicest ride. There is also a GP going on for them.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 09:00 AM
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I've had BMRs on mine for a few weeks now. I like the look and the ride is nice. If you want to see pics let me know
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 10:15 AM
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I have the pro kit and I like it so far the only thing I want is to change the shocks.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 11:43 AM
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I recently ordered that package from Thunder with the intention of getting the BMRs, but went with the Pro Kit because I was told that the BMR springs are on back-order for as long as they could tell.
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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I REALLY appreciate the input fellas...

Id love to see some pics if anyone cares to post any or they can PM me a link. 01 RED WS6, def. send me some pics sometime if you would. I dont think i wanna go w/ too much lower than an inch.


again, thanks guys
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 01:30 PM
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspension-brakes/300651-drop-like-its-hot.html

here are the pics from the before and after
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 03:14 PM
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Hotchkis
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 03:20 PM
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Originally Posted by XtinctHawk02
Hotchkis
Bout to order a set
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 05:20 PM
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01 Red WS6, nice pics... i cant tell much of a difference, but the car looks good. I also just saw it over on LS2. im likin the BMRs

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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 05:37 PM
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Well the before was taken the night before I got the springs put in and the after was the same day they were installed. They have settled a little more. Once you get them in you can tell. I wasn't expecting that much of a differance but it was a nice drop. I'll try to get some more pics this weekend and the final drop measurments to show the total drop
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 05:54 PM
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prokits with 18's on a slight uphill




check sig for other suspension mods

no complaints what so ever but i may change out to Ground Controls cuz i want the height adjustment to lower the front a tad
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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I like my H&Rs

i cant wait to get my koni single adjustables.....
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Old Apr 19, 2005 | 11:00 PM
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SVC707, post some more pics of your car. its hella fine.. plus its white like mine
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white > *
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 12:59 AM
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thanks guys.. but i dont take too many pictures of the car just took these cuz of the wheels and my friend took this one and sent it to me


a night shot
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 08:56 AM
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A vote for hotchkis here too! I just put them on my SS along with Koni SA's and I love them. I was initially worried that it wouldn't lower the car enough, but it looks very good IMHO.
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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SVC707 what kind of wheels are those? They look great
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by 01 Red WS6
SVC707 what kind of wheels are those? They look great
thanks they are simmons wheels, but fully polished instead of the grey
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Old Apr 20, 2005 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SVC707
thanks they are simmons wheels, but fully polished instead of the grey
Where did you get them?
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