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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 08:35 PM
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trying to get an idea what lowering springs to use on my nbm trans am. i wanna see so pics of cars with 17" wheels. strano vs eibach vs hotchkis.. i been thinking about strano's cause my uncle autocross races with him. but i wanna nice stance and pics dont lie
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 09:31 PM
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My car when it was rollin' on the factory WS6 wheels and Eibach Sportline springs.


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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 10:48 PM
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refresh my memory are the sportlines the more agressive lowering spring of the two. p.s. very sexy looking car and i like the stance
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Old Aug 19, 2012 | 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 98cobrakiller
refresh my memory are the sportlines the more agressive lowering spring of the two. p.s. very sexy looking car and i like the stance
Yes, you're correct... and thank you.
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 05:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 98cobrakiller
trying to get an idea what lowering springs to use on my nbm trans am. i wanna see so pics of cars with 17" wheels. strano vs eibach vs hotchkis.. i been thinking about strano's cause my uncle autocross races with him. but i wanna nice stance and pics dont lie
https://ls1tech.com/forums/suspensio...r-springs.html

Heres mine (strano springs)
https://ls1tech.com/forums/14994698-post1768.html
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 10:47 PM
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I like my BMR springs. Holding up nicely.
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Old Aug 21, 2012 | 11:49 PM
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eiback sport lines on mine.
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Old Aug 22, 2012 | 03:47 PM
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You really can not go wrong with Eibach or Hotchkis both are quailty products.
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