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Old 07-16-2006, 08:50 PM
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Anyone got pics of their car lowered with 18"s all around? I just got mine and don't know how much of a drop to do
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yeah right here.

check out my air ride thread for more
Old 07-17-2006, 12:23 AM
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what suspension do you have done?
Old 07-17-2006, 03:10 PM
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Default 18's here....

just click on my '02 ss link in my sig.

adjustable coil-overs setting on 18 x 9.5 and 10.5 chrome c6 motorsports.
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quick question, i just got some dms springs, and one the example page, they have two pics, one with rear isolators, and one without...what are the rear isolators??
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Originally Posted by 99kamarokid
quick question, i just got some dms springs, and one the example page, they have two pics, one with rear isolators, and one without...what are the rear isolators??

They are the rubber things that go on top of the springs in the rear of the car.
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Originally Posted by NufNuffZ28
They are the rubber things that go on top of the springs in the rear of the car.
Right if you feal that your rear is sitting to high pull the isolators out and replace them by sliding a heater hose around the top of the coil.
Old 08-07-2006, 11:34 PM
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Here is our car with Hotchkis springs (Koni SA shocks all 4 corners):

Old 08-10-2006, 02:46 PM
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well done thread i wasnt expecting any body else to be running intrax springs...danm they look good i need to take pics of mines.with the 2 inchers
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Originally Posted by BREAKPARTS
well done thread i wasnt expecting any body else to be running intrax springs...danm they look good i need to take pics of mines.with the 2 inchers
Yeah that Intrax drop is pretty nasty
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I know this may be the wrong thread, but would any of you like to sell your stock springs? My z28 has been lowered 1" and has stainless dynatec exhaust hanging pretty low.........and I seemed to have moved into neighborhood with huge ******* speed bumps, I literally drag the exhaust when I go over them. Email me at spoonhox@hotmail.com or aim me TheEvilSpo0n if you would like to sell the stock springs.

Ill post pics asap.
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hotchkis springs and Koni SA in sig

IMO sits perfect, even all the way around. I couldn't see it being any lower because of some driveways and speed bumps.
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With the Hotchkis/BMR springs Ive noticed on some cars the front looks higher than the rear. Can that be fixed using the lower perch on Koni SA's in the front?

Thanks
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Bilstein HD Shocks with Hotchkis Springs. Hotchkis Advertise 1' Drop.



Old 09-02-2006, 07:41 PM
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I'm looking into lowering my car... finally.

I was woundering how KYB GR-2 perform on F-Body's. I have KYB GR-2's all around in my Z34, aloing with intrax front, and custom coils for the rear. The ride is VERY stiff, but handling is intense.

Should I buy the GR-2's with intrax springs? Or should I invest my money in other comparable struts? Final price for all of those metertials would be in the ~$500 range.

Should I buy this kit: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-A...QQcmdZViewItem and be happy?

I am picking up a panhard bar, and front STB tomorrow afternoon of some-one local, and I am also curious if the Torque arm is really manditory. Wheel's that will be under the car very soon are 17x9.5 with 275 width.

Thanks in advance,
Kyle
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Here is my car lowered with gold line springs. I think its suppose to be a 2" drop all the way. Im getting either a pro kit, or Hotchkis springs instead. These long tubes really dont get along with this aggressive drop.



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great thread!
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i just install hotchkis springs today with my stock shocks. so far i love the ride height. the ride quality feels good even with the crap decarbons. the ride will only get better with the purchase of koni shocks. so far no problems going over speed bumps. pics were taken on my camera phone.



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Old 12-16-2006, 02:35 AM
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Eibach Sportline Springs advertised 1.8" Dropped 2" - Blistens
Little scrap, but thats do to the bad roads. The exhuast sags a bit but its gonna get taken care of soon. Handles great!
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great info guys, thanks


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