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Old Oct 18, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I'm kinda torn between the Stage 2 and 3. The main diff is the blistens vs. konis.

The car is a DD with mild track day usage. The main thing is ground clearance. I've heard that konis actually drop the car a little more, any truth to this?

Also does sam have a military discount?
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stage 3 as the bilsteins that come in stage 2 are in backorder since march.
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That sucks, any alternatives to the rev blistens?
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yea the konis are a great replacment for the revalves

Honestly if you got the cash the konis are worth I have tried both!
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Get the Koni's...I kinda waited around for the bilsteins myself, but with no exact time frame on when they will be available i went with the Koni 4/3, and boy i couldnt be any happier...The koni's will lower the car more when they are set on the lower perch ( you have to see them to know what im talking bout)..but setting themon the lower perch is not recommended while using lowering springs....

get the Koni's and dont look back
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Originally Posted by BLK02TA
The car is a DD with mild track day usage. The main thing is ground clearance. I've heard that konis actually drop the car a little more, any truth to this?
Shocks do not effect ride height, only springs. The font Koni's have a spring perch that you can lower if you want, making the front sit 3/4" lower on stock springs.
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Awsome I did not know this about the konis. Looks like I'll be set for Road America in april.
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Does anyone have part numbers for the Koni's and a sponsor to buy them from. I want to lower my car but not too much. If I could lower the front by 3/4 inch with the konis and remove the rear isolators I would be happy.
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Thats actually not a bad idea. How much does removing the isolator drop?
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Does anyone have part numbers for the Koni's and a sponsor to buy them from. I want to lower my car but not too much. If I could lower the front by 3/4 inch with the konis and remove the rear isolators I would be happy.
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