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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 04:10 AM
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Does anyone know of a way to get rid of front end dive without lowering the car, i have an STS and there is no way that i will be able to lower anymore than i already have...
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Old Jul 22, 2007 | 08:00 AM
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Good shocks (Konis or strano revalves) and a big front sway bar.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 02:44 AM
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exactly. I actually like the swaybar and konis..

lowering my car was a mistake. I dont really on the street at all like it except for looks.

the only advantage is the stiffer spring rate and lower center of gravity..

doesnt anyone make springs that retain the stock height?
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 07:24 AM
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I think the 1LE springs will give a stiffer rate and I know they will retain stock height, the only problem is finding them.
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 08:40 AM
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1LE have stiffer rates. I think the rates are not that bad IMHO, just get you some KONI's .
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Old Jul 23, 2007 | 04:48 PM
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I'm pretty sure that stiffer springs are the ONLY way to reduce brake dive without changing the weight distribution or suspension geometry. Shocks will help reduce how fast it reaches full dive, and sway bars will add a little spring rate due to a bit of bind, but that's all.
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