For those who didn't read my first post, I just made a switch from Jamex springs over to Intrax springs. I wanted the car to be a TAD lower, reason being for the switch.....

Right off I noticed the *** end being a bit lower, which is what I was really looking for. While the Jamex springs lowered the front nicely, they seemed to make my car look like it's slanted foward. The Intrax springs seem to even out the look, and lower the car a tad more on the front and rear. Here is the comparison #'s on the springs........

Jamex springs:
Front- 26 1/4 inches from ground to fender
Rear- 27 1/2 inches from ground to fender

Intrax springs:
Front- 25 7/8 inches from ground to fender
Rear- 27 inches from ground to fender

I took these readings about 5 minutes after I finished installing them, so I am sure the Intrax springs will settle ~1/8 in on front and back. The front/rear difference doesn't seem like a lot, but I can DEFINATELY tell that the car looks more leveled out. The car is now perfect, not "to" low but just right. Anything lower and it would look ricey, but as of now I think it's perfect...

I haven't driven the car yet, so i'll report back on how it rides. I loved the Jamex springs, but it was time for something a tad lower. I'll report back at a later date <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> ....

Josh

<small>[ April 26, 2002, 12:22 AM: Message edited by: Damian ]</small>

 

how hard were they to install? im getting the same springs in a month or so and was just curious if this can be done by myself.
-anthony

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by adm408:
<strong>how hard were they to install? im getting the same springs in a month or so and was just curious if this can be done by myself.
-anthony</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Anthony, I have installed probably 25 sets of springs throughout the years on f-bodies, so it's a peice of cake for me <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> . But, not a hard job at all, and anyone with some mechanical potential could do the job. You will need 2 special types of tools. One is an impact gun, for taking off the shock bolt on the top. And you will also need a spring compressor. These can be rented at Autozone or Pepboys(I have my own). You cannot do the job without either of those. Some others tools you will need that aren't so special: 13 mm deep socket, 15 mm deep socket, maybe a 15 mm and 13 mm wrench depending on how the job is done, hammer, needle nose, size 50(i think) star bit, and a 19 mm socket for unbolting the rear shocks to lower the axle. The rear's are a peice of cake, a matter of unbolting the shock to lower the axle, then muscle the spring up in there and bolt it back up. The front are a tad more complicated, and can be a bitch on your first time. I'll stop my book I am typing here, but these are a few good points. If you need any additional info on installing them, feel free to email me and i'll walk you through it.

Just got back from driving the car. The ride is a bit rougher than the Jamex springs, which I wasn't really hoping for but oh well. If I wanted comfort I would have bought a caddy. Other than that, the car handles bad *** and looks even more bad ***. I recommend these springs.....

Josh

 

I'll second that...stance is sweet, handles great. Unfortunately you must sacrifice the ride quality, but it comes with slamming your car.

 

When you did your measurements on each springs, was it with a full tank? Keep in mind that when you have a full tank of gas, the back end will sit noticeably lower. I haven't taken measurements on my car, but I can tell just by looking at the car if it's on a full tank or if it's almost empty. I'd estimate it's at least a 1/2" difference in ride height in the rear. As a matter of fact, until I can find someone to cut my rear springs, I've been keeping my tank full as much as possible, as well as keeping the 70lbs of weight in the trunk that I had there all winter for extra traction. I just hate how high my car sits in the back otherwise.

 

Patman, good question. I believe I had ~1/2 tank in the car, maybe a little less. I am guessing the car will sit ~1/4 lower if I had a full tank back there.

Josh

 

Just got back from another test drive. The car seems to ride a LOT better. I guess the settling of the springs made a difference. It rides just like my old spring setup. These springs rock...

Josh

 

I just went and measured my eibach pro kit, and mine sit right between those two sets of springs.... mine have been on for about 2 or 3 weeks BTW...

 

I just went and measured my eibach pro kit, and mine sit right between those two sets of springs.... mine have been on for about 2 or 3 weeks BTW... just an FYI for you guys looking to buy springs

-Ryan

 

Thanks for the input Ryan...

Mine has actually settled a tad..

Front is now ~ 25 3/4, and the rear is ~26 7/8.

 

Thanx for the heads up.. I think I`ll try these out.

<small>[ April 28, 2002, 01:30 PM: Message edited by: Dan99Hawk ]</small>

 

DO you think that these springs would be ok for a SS w/ FX? I have the wings west kit. I am really good about not rubbing on things. (Its a skill you must obtain after getting FX) But do you think it would be too much??

Thanks,

Mike

 

</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by PowerCrap5000:
<strong>DO you think that these springs would be ok for a SS w/ FX? I have the wings west kit. I am really good about not rubbing on things. (Its a skill you must obtain after getting FX) But do you think it would be too much??

Thanks,

Mike</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Mike, I am guessing "FX" means ground effects? If so, I wouldn't recommend these springs to you. Go with a prokit. I'll go out on a limb here and say my car is SLAMMED, but it looks DAMN good. If my car had ground effects on it right now, I would have tore that **** off the first day pulling out of my driveway...

Josh