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Old Apr 25, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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Question I have a ton of parts....what to get installed NOW, all or bits?! ---

Hey Guys. Right now my car is running low 14's and I cant get it to launch for beans (it will be a full le2 w/ a 125 shot later).

Here are the suspension parts that I HAVE RIGHT NOW in my garage:

SLP revalved bilsteins, ground control coil overs, control arms, relocation brackets, subframe connectors, and an adj torque arm.

Should I put ALL that stuff on, and get an alignment and replace the parts that are worn out ... or just do the lca, relocation, subframe connectors, and torque arm right now .... and do the coilovers, alignment, worn parts replacement, and shocks later?

Right now the suspension is stock besides an adj panhard rod that is already installed. Should I look into front and rear sway bars too? This is my DD, and will see the track 1-2 times a month. Am I missing ANYTHING?

I dont want to pay to have anyone take off parts twice ya know? I am not the best at picturing what needs to be taken off to install certain parts. Help a brotha out .... thanks ---
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:31 PM
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If you have it then why not install it. All those things are going to do nothing but Help the car hook up. For sure install the LCA, Re-Loc. Brackets, SFC and Torque Arm. Dropping your car will lower the center of gravity. Install the shocks too. If you want to drop it then go for it. I would say 1" is enough. Dropping the car is not going to hurt ur times all that much. Almost un-noticable so dont worry about it. I dropped .31 of my ET with simply the things on my sig. so I's suggest you install everything at once while its all apart. You can get Sway Bars but that is not going to really help your ET but will help you corner better and help transfer the weight better.
Old Apr 25, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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Thanks man, sounds like the best thing to do ---
Old Apr 28, 2007 | 06:19 AM
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I dont want to pay to have anyone take off parts twice ya know? I am not the best at picturing what needs to be taken off to install certain parts. Help a brotha out .... thanks ---
Learn how to install the stuff yourself with a couple buddies over a weekend, its fun working on it yourself(most of the time)

Theres plenty of write-ups and how-tos on this board or on the internet, take a look.
Old May 2, 2007 | 08:27 PM
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The LCA's, SFC's and LCA relocation brackets are easy to install, and can be done in your driveway. The torque arm will be abit more difficult too do at home, thus if you have a DIY shop that has a lift - that will make this install alot easier.
Old May 2, 2007 | 09:12 PM
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I live in an apt and they freak when I just change my oil. Thanks for the encouragement guys.

That DIY shop sounds like a kick butt idea though!!! I may need to search for one ---
Old May 3, 2007 | 07:54 AM
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Your apartments suck. I did all of my suspension upgrades when I lived in apartments.
Old May 3, 2007 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by Greed4Speed
Your apartments suck. I did all of my suspension upgrades when I lived in apartments.
... I know.... I need a house BAD. The money I save installing my stuff will pay for my down payment to a house, lol ---
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