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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 12:37 AM
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coilovers?

I am trying to decide whether to get eibach sportline springs or a ground control coilover kit complete with eibach springs. I will be using the car for autocross in ESP. Which would everybody recommend? What do the coilovers do that is worth the extra $? or is it worth it?
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 08:04 AM
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Coil overs are easier to install and height adjustable. Watch the coils though. They are a different diameter and configeration for the Ground Control coilover kit.

See this thread for my recent experience.

http://web.camaross.com/forums/showt...hreadid=155885

I've since been to one autocross and noticed a substantial improvement. Not an exact science but at the last event I ran 103% of the FTD, prior I've been averaging around 106%.
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 02:17 PM
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Coil overs, no question. I use the Ground Control Coilovers and 500# Eibach springs. Yes, the springs you use with the coil overs is a different diameter than say Sportlines etc. Call Sam Strano and he'll fix you up with the correct parts. GET SHOCKS TOO. I have a set of Sportlines if you'd like to buy them but.....


(I just re-read and realized you have Koni's, good.)(Just re-read again and see you have Bilsteins too!!! Coilovers)

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Old Aug 14, 2003 | 05:34 PM
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Coil-Overs *in Arnold Voice* Do it, Do it Now!
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 06:03 PM
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Are most people here running coilovers all around, or just in the front with a traditional setup in the rear?
Old Aug 14, 2003 | 06:53 PM
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I use adjustable rear spring perches, they're not really "coilovers" because the shock does not go inside the adjuster. But basically the same thing. You can look on my web site and see some pictures of both.
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