Suspension? Much help needed!
11-08-2006, 11:33 AM
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Suspension? Much help needed! So I have some bolt-ons on my car and now I was thinking about doing some suspension work before I do anything major with the internals. Now I am not too familiar with suspensions mods and which ones would be the best for my car. Any suggestions as far as what to do and what brands to use?
11-08-2006, 08:39 PM
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In your case you probably want a mild set of lowering springs (Eibach Pro-Kit), Adj. Panhard, LCA's possibly with relocation brackets, Torque Arm, SFC's. That is a pretty good street set-up then from there you're looking at tubular K-Member and Control Arms and then price goes up accordingly. O dont forget a good set of Shocks and Struts
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I just installed a set of Eibach pro springs with Bilstein shocks this afternoon- Its SLP's package but you can get them cheaper elswhere-probably dropped the car 3/4 in to an inch which is good for me cuz I don't like to scrape my LTs and there is a nice improvement on handling from what I have seen so far
11-09-2006, 08:44 AM
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I just installed the Koni SAs with Strano springs and swaybars. Ride and handling are incredible. Springs dropped car about 1.25". No scraping issues so far. Stance is KILLER! Here is a quick pic -
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Nice stance on the WS6 that is really clean and just dam good looking.
I'm also in the market for some over due suspension upgrades. As far as adjustable parts go, what's the advantage over the fixed units? (Panhard, LCA, etc)
I'm also in the market for some over due suspension upgrades. As far as adjustable parts go, what's the advantage over the fixed units? (Panhard, LCA, etc)
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That is the stance I'm looking for! Do you know if those suspension mods cut some time on your 1/4 mile? Also can you tell a big difference in the handling?
11-09-2006, 01:16 PM
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Hold it..... There are many parts involved there on WADDISME's car, and it's a handling package so it may not all apply to you.
I will say we have other cars with the same type mods that have run 1.7 60's on Nitto Drag radials, but it's not a "drag" suspension. Any lowering spring is not ideal for a drag car, so you have to consider what you are willing to compromise.
I will say we have other cars with the same type mods that have run 1.7 60's on Nitto Drag radials, but it's not a "drag" suspension. Any lowering spring is not ideal for a drag car, so you have to consider what you are willing to compromise.
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