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Old May 18, 2005 | 11:53 AM
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I want to lower the car about 1 in. Dont want to lose ride or change shocks,panhard rod. Just close the gap between tires.
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Old May 18, 2005 | 12:00 PM
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Eibach Pro Kit
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Old May 18, 2005 | 12:03 PM
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I have the eibach kit with stock shocks.



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Old May 18, 2005 | 12:27 PM
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I have BMRs but I changed everything like shocks and PHB out at the same time
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Old May 18, 2005 | 12:52 PM
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Just do a search... TONS and TONS of info on this subject.
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Old May 21, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by pimpmaro
Just do a search... TONS and TONS of info on this subject.
Just orderd KONI's from Sam. I will let you guys know how they work.
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Old May 21, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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I'm sure sam's already told ya, the front SA's will lower 3/4" remove the rear spring isolator, replace with heater hose, to drop the rear. There's your close to 1".
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Old May 21, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Bawls
I'm sure sam's already told ya, the front SA's will lower 3/4" remove the rear spring isolator, replace with heater hose, to drop the rear. There's your close to 1".
Yes he did that was Sams advice. I was just going to buy some $200.00 BMR or something. I sure hope it is worth my $700.00 bucks. Any input would make me feel better.
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Yes he did that was Sams advice. I was just going to buy some $200.00 BMR or something. I sure hope it is worth my $700.00 bucks. Any input would make me feel better.
Dude, for handling performance in the corners, Koni's are the best in the market for f-bodies.

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