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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:12 AM
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Lowering Springs

What is the best springs for the ls? I am gettin a body kit and i do not want it to be to low so should i get some stock ss/sc springs or some aftermarket ones?
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:17 AM
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I would figure out how low you want to really be.

Lots of people get the SS/SC Springs.

If you are going to get the SS/SC springs, make sure you get the struts that comes with them.

The key is not only to have a good lowered look but to have a very balanced and supported drop height as far as absorbing. When you hit a bump, you don't want your struts to bottom out which will happen if you just put springs on without changing your shock absorbing system.

If you decide to go aftermarket, look into the Koni Struts, they are now available for the Deltas. Eibach makes a Pro-Kit which is a nice lowering height but nothing too aggressively low.

Also think about how you will be able to drive around with being low and a body kit. I've been there with Sportlines (which are lower than the pro-kit) and it was a little hassle going in drive ways and entering parking lots. Just got to be careful.
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:23 AM
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thanks bro and do you know anything about gm's body kit for the cobalt?
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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thanks bro and do you know anything about gm's body kit for the cobalt?
You're welcome and no sorry, I don't.
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:33 AM
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im from charlotte if you interesting on buying stock ss/sc spring ill sell you mines
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:38 AM
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i might be buyin redecotecss from him do you know anyting about gm's body kit or the ground effects kit for the balts
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:41 AM
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ok i did his sportlines, if you need any help

What do ou need to know about gm's body kits
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:44 AM
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you see i hit a deer in my balt the pic is in the gallery and will the gm body kit fit on my ls if so i am gonna use the insurance $ and buy one after the insurance i will on only have to pay like 400 and the dealer is gonna put it on
is that kit the front rear and side skirts
does the rear have a cutt out big enough for my dc sports catback
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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heres one

http://www.lmperformance.com/5331/78.html

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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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Kit should fit.

No clue about the cut out
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:49 AM
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i want to get the gm kit for warranty purposes
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:51 AM
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warranty purposes....... heck with the warranty they wont said nothing

where did you buy the car form
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by gtxsport11
i want to get the gm kit for warranty purposes
a body kit has absolutely ZERO to do with your warranty...
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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Bell and Howard in Statesville

i like the gm kit better than any kit that i have seen plus it come color matched painted to our balts for 1050 dollars and i am only gonna have to pay 400 cause of the deer

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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:56 AM
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if you want to go with the gm one which i think look ugly IMO
here is a link with all the accesories
http://www.chevrolet.com/cobalt/accessories/

BTW you such get new wheels

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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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thanks for your help my dealer will help me out and hopefully the balt will be back on the road in a week or 2
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Old Jul 4, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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anytime............
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