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Old May 2, 2004 | 03:41 PM
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lowering springs

whats going on guys , Im about to buy a set of lowering springs to drop the Z down a bit, I was wondering do I have to buy shocks also or can I just get the springs put on?
Old May 2, 2004 | 03:51 PM
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Xride:New shocks with hte springs are almost "needed" as the faster springs will kill shocks much faster then the stock springs, and if you have the stock decarbons its that much worse, and already worn decarbons wont last long at all.

Bone Daddy:Wether or not you get the pro's or sportlines depends on your desired amount of drop. I'm surprised you haven't been told on a mass scale to get the pro kit. (alot of members here prefer the pro's) I and others have the sportlines. If you don't mind a slightly stiffer ride, (still rides great to me) and a few scrapes now and then, get the sportlines. Either spring will make the car look, and handle better. But yes, you will need a adjustable PHR, and if you plan on having some fun on the street/strip, you will need LCA relocation brackets because of the wheel hop. Might be a good idea to get new shocks with the springs, especially if you get the sportlines. If you go sportlines, get the KYB 8-way, they have a very soft compression stroke and they blend well with the springs. If you go pro, buy the re-valved bilsteins, or if your budgeting the koni's
Old May 2, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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Bone Daddy about said it, unless you get more specific to what you want to do with the car.


On a side note bon daddy I think we should make a post for a sticky about lowering the car, whats needed, and whats recomended, pull up the list of what springs drop what hieght, and the rates too.
Seems like lots of people could use that.
Old May 2, 2004 | 04:50 PM
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Yeah I was thinking about that. Seems we have been answering the same question over and over. I'll start collecting the info, then we can PM or AIM to mix what we have, or whatever is needed.
Old May 2, 2004 | 10:13 PM
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don't forget that Konis will lower the front about an inch and removing the isolator in th rear is good for about 1/2 to 3/4.. which i just finished doing this weekend. Looks great!!!
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