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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 12:39 PM
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yyz - FE5 combo question

I searched but could not find the expected drop from the YYZ springs and FE5 combo package. I have a stock 2009 SS/TC right now and it is time to replace the struts/shocks (75K miles). I read that the drop is "not much", but how much is "not much"?

I am also concerned with the impact on handling in the snow. With the slight drop, how much will this impact pushing snow?

The YYZ/FE5 package from CED looks like a great deal versus the FE5 alone. I probably won't worry about the drop too much, but I would like some opinions.


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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 01:05 PM
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I have around a 2 finger gap in the front and 3 fingers on the rear with nothing on the trunk ( such as tools and stuff) with tools and all that heavy stuff it's 2.5 finger gap

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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 09:23 PM
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Think it's like 1" front 3/4 back. But don't quote me.
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Old Sep 2, 2015 | 11:00 PM
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They are on my car and it rides great and handles good to
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 08:09 PM
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They are on my car and it rides great and handles good to
Can't go wrong with the yyz springs. Little lower than stock and handle better.
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 08:41 PM
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I just sold some YYZ to a guy had coil overs. The YYZ are plenty low enough imho. The coil overs were lower, for sure, but the tires had worn the paint off the inner fender steel, trashed the plastic inner fender liners, wrecked the control arm bushings and beat the crap out of the chin spoiler. PLUS a revolting ride and serious personal impact damage to the driver and passenger spine over bumps.

meh.
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Old Sep 5, 2015 | 08:49 PM
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Yyz are the best for both low needs and performance can't go wrong with them best in the business
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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 05:52 PM
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Finally...Just ordered the set from Crate Engine - YYZ and FE5. Hope to put them on in a few weeks. I wasn't looking for low, just a tighter suspension. If it snows too much, I'll just work from home.
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Old Oct 16, 2015 | 02:43 PM
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stock or yyz your going to have "snow plow" issues if there is enough on the ground. The drop is minimal but noticeable.

My YYZ+ Koni setup is like riding on a unicorn through the clouds.
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Old Oct 31, 2015 | 01:35 PM
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Just put them on (YYZ/FE5) on my 2009 SS/TC. Rides great, and awesome around corners.
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