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Old Nov 4, 2003 | 05:18 PM
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WHY IS EVERYONE GOIN WITH SLP

THERE IS ALOT MORE OUT THERE THEN YOUR SLP PACKAGES WHY DONT YOU CHECK OUT WWW.THUNDERRACING.COM WWW.LGMOTORSPORTS.COM WWW.BMRFABRICATION.COM THERE IS ALOT OF SUSPENSION PARTS OUT THERE, I LIKE BMR AND ALSO THERE IS G2, ENERGY SUSPENSION, HOTCHKIS IT ALL DEPENDS ON WHAT YOU WANT TO DO...IF YOU WANT A HANDLING CAR THEN MAKE IT A HANDLER, BUT IF YOU WANA GO FAST THEN YOU DONT WANT TO HAVE THAT STIFF OF A SUSPENSION SET UP..MY SUSPENSION ON MY OLD CAR WAS EDLEBROCK PANHARD ROD,EIBACK SPRINGS,KYB SHOCKS,SOUTHSIDE MACHINERY SUBFRAME CONNECTORS,ENERGY SUSPENSION REAR SWAY BAR AND NO FRONT SWAY BAR AND NO SRTUT BAR ....IT WASNT THE BEST ITEMS BUT I RAN 11.50s AT THE TRACK....IT DOES THE TRICK
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 08:25 PM
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Thanks for all of the advice guys. I really have some good feedback to go off of. I've also heard some negatives on the Eibachs but after hearing you guys and looking at the SLP package I think I should look into that. You guys that have the SLP package, do the pieces come in seperate boxes? If that's the case maybe I can get rid of the Eibachs and get something else. What do you think?
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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If you plan on getting rid of the eibachs, then let me know, I would definitely be interested!
Old Nov 4, 2003 | 10:15 PM
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the reason why I like the SLP package is cause it was offered from the factory, so with that in mind, I don't think the springs would be junk
Old Nov 16, 2003 | 11:21 PM
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cant say i really got anything out of my STB.. there is this new dash vibration though..

im still debating my suspension. im headed over to the autocross section now but here is what i think im gonna do first:

1) SFC (slp dd weld-on)
2) sway-bars
3) LCAs
...

/tek.
Old Nov 17, 2003 | 12:09 AM
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You don't need to lower your car, and I wouldn't recommend it if you plan on longtube headers or you live in an area with crappy roads (both of which apply to me.) I also wouldn't recommend a "package", because picking parts individually can help you create a setup that's most to your liking.

Start off with a good set of shocks. Hal adjustables are good for drag racing, Konis and revalved Bilsteins are great for the street or auto-x. You'll also want a better front sway bar and subframe connectors. I'd also recommend an aftermarket panhard rod and lower control arms.

I'm not sure if a strut tower brace is worth it. I didn't feel a difference with mine (BMR brand.)
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