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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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my friend has a 2001 trans am WS6 which is mostly stock or at least the suspension is. i was wonder what would be a good suspension upgrade for his birthday for about $100 - $200?

any suggestions would be appreciated
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 04:13 PM
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i was thinking a strut tower brace.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 06:49 PM
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panhard bar or lower control arms. strut tower is a waste imo does nothing but for looks from what i have heard.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 07:04 PM
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strut tower brace really does nothing just looks kool in my opinion. i put a big block in so i got rid of both of mine they are useless haha. i would go panhard bar or if your willing to spend 250 ill hook you up with brand new 3 point subframe connectors from umi powdercoated red.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 08:02 PM
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relocation brackets and some lca's
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 08:29 PM
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LCA's and relo-brackets are gonna be more than $200.

get him a UMI "on-car" adjustable panhard bar, he'll appreciate it, especially if his car is already lowered and he doesn't have one. Plus, if he decides to lower it later, he'll be that much closer to a great ride.
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Old Sep 8, 2008 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by turbowhistle86
LCA's and relo-brackets are gonna be more than $200.

get him a UMI "on-car" adjustable panhard bar, he'll appreciate it, especially if his car is already lowered and he doesn't have one. Plus, if he decides to lower it later, he'll be that much closer to a great ride.
The brackets are 80 bucks and the lca's are around 120.
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Old Sep 9, 2008 | 10:07 AM
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Hello, lower control arms are a good choice along with relocation brackets. We offer two different versions of the relocation brackets, a bolt on version and a weld on version. I will post you a link to our site. If you have any questions please give me a call.

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LCA's and relo's did a WORLD of difference and that is what I recommend
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I would get him some UMI suspension. They are having a 10% off sale until September 15th. You could get him some lower control arms and bolt in relocation brackets for ~$175 shipped to your door.

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