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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 02:33 PM
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Default DMS on the car also....

Couldn't be happier with the way the car turned out, the front sits AMAZING, I'll probably cut half a coil in the rear though. Little to high for my taste. Love it.





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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 03:03 PM
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Looks good. Remove the isolator and let the springs settle, before trying to cut any coils
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 03:24 PM
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Looks good. Remove the isolator and let the springs settle, before trying to cut any coils
I did remove the isolator, but I will wait for it to settle, how long does does that normally take? And do the front settle anymore, because if so that might be to low.
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 03:48 PM
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launch HARD a few times.. thats what I did to get mine to settle.. I installed them.. drove down the block.. let out a 5 grand drop 2x's and it sits great WITH the rear isolator in still.

I am unsure why yours sit soo high.

Dont cut the coils though. Wait a few miles and see what happens.. if it still sits like a 4x4 I would contact dms directly about it.
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 04:08 PM
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I still plan on ordering these.. but there seems to be a inconsistancy with the stance of these springs. Someone posted a sliver Camaro with TT IIs that just installed the DMS springs, i honestly can barely see a difference from stock. While others slam all 4 corners and then some like the above seem to lower front more than the rear leaving the raked stance.

I would let them settle before cutting like the others have said. I think it looks good. At least the rear isnt sagging!
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Old Jul 17, 2005 | 04:12 PM
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I still plan on ordering these.. but there seems to be a inconsistancy with the stance of these springs. Someone posted a sliver Camaro with TT IIs that just installed the DMS springs, i honestly can barely see a difference from stock. While others slam all 4 corners and then some like the above seem to lower front more than the rear leaving the raked stance.

I would let them settle before cutting like the others have said. I think it looks good. At least the rear isnt sagging!
I love the raked look, just a little lower would be nice, if not who cares? But, at least the rear isn't saggin.
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 06:07 PM
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Originally Posted by Wyckedcamaro
launch HARD a few times.. thats what I did to get mine to settle.. I installed them.. drove down the block.. let out a 5 grand drop 2x's and it sits great WITH the rear isolator in still.

I am unsure why yours sit soo high.

Dont cut the coils though. Wait a few miles and see what happens.. if it still sits like a 4x4 I would contact dms directly about it.
My DMS are a little high in the rear as well.. Although it may have something to do with the shocks? I have KYB's installed in the FRONT ONLY due to low $$ . I'll try what you said with the launching and let them settle a bit.

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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 06:09 PM
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By the way the car handles 100x better now with the Springs installed
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Old Jul 18, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SLPCAMAROSS
By the way the car handles 100x better now with the Springs installed
I'll agree to that...

I have my Bilsteins coming sometime this week...
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Either way it still looks and handles better than stock. Mine will be in soon.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Did you guys remove the rear isolator? I did and mine sits awesome!
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 09:25 PM
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Did you guys remove the rear isolator? I did and mine sits awesome!
I did the heater hose mod...........
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:29 PM
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What exactly is this heater hose mod? Is the rear isolator the black rubber thing that goes on top of the springs to hold it tightly in place and to for noise reduction? Do you just take that out ? Please give me details because I might end up doing this soon.. my rear isn't sitting that low (like the front is).
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:34 PM
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Originally Posted by SLPCAMAROSS
What exactly is this heater hose mod? Is the rear isolator the black rubber thing that goes on top of the springs to hold it tightly in place and to for noise reduction? Do you just take that out ? Please give me details because I might end up doing this soon.. my rear isn't sitting that low (like the front is).
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Yep.........just go buy about 2 1/2 feet of 5/8'' heater hose from AutoZone or where ever and just take that isolator off, then slide the hose around the coil.
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:36 PM
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Oh ok, thanks for the info man. How much do you slide around the coil? Just the top part so it doesent bang with the car?
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Old Jul 19, 2005 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by SLPCAMAROSS
Oh ok, thanks for the info man. How much do you slide around the coil? Just the top part so it doesent bang with the car?
Yeah, I slid it until it slid right under the first part of the heater hose....
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