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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 08:55 PM
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BMR 1" Lowering Springs
BMR Boxed LCA's (Rear)
Spohn swaybar set
Spohn adj. Torque Arm (w/ Driveshaft loop)

I don't know much about this stuff, I am having Premier Autosports do my work. Mike Alsop (winner of bullrun) is the manager there, so he knows his TAs.

I am also getting Pacesetters LTs put on with this round of parts.

I would appreciate any input!
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:03 PM
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What are you looking for? Better launch, handling, ride? Be specific.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:10 PM
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I guess being specific on what I want would help you help out.

I think it will look more aggressive with a little drop, and hook up better.

Probably just a trip here and there to the drag, mostly just a weekend driver, and want to help preserve the 4l60 and 10bolt. I've read that preventing wheel hop will help that a lot... of course hooking up with a lot of power will break your stuff as well.

My next round of mods will most likely include building the 4l60 or putting a shift kit in, and a 3300 range stall.

I'm still looking to keep a decent street ride, but allow the car to be more aggressive.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 09:36 PM
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It will be alot better and you will most likely be very happy.
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 10:49 PM
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I don't see Koni's on that list
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Old Feb 26, 2008 | 11:41 PM
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single adjutable coilovers would work nicely aswell.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 12:16 AM
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Hello - shocks. Konis are best and you'll see no sacrifices, only benefits. Shocks first, sway bars second. Unless you drag race often, then shocks first and maybe TA second. Depends on what you're experiencing/trying to fix.
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Old Feb 27, 2008 | 06:56 AM
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Thanks guys, just wanted to see if those components sounded decent before I dropped a grand on parts!
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