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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 12:58 AM
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those of you who dropped there balts...

wondering the best company for lowering springs and those who have lowered their cars how do you like your ride quality (handling) im thinking on my sedan 1.5" in the front 2' in the back... if you have pix i would appreciate it...
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 01:01 AM
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Im lowered on H&R and its the lowest drop on springs. The ride is better than the KSport coils I had installed. Pics in my garage.

Also, if you get any springs that drop you way LOW, you'll need rotated mounts to prevent axle binding.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 01:09 AM
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do you have rotated mounts rectorc?
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 01:45 AM
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LNFs dont really have axle bind.

what are your goals with the car? plan on tracking it or are you just wanting a descent drop?
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 01:59 AM
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I'll probably catch hell but i love my Eibach Sportlines. I've had them on for about 4 years now and never a single issue. Drop is good and the ride is incredibly smooth. Definitely recommend them
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 02:28 AM
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Been on h&rs over 5 years, ill say get aftermarket struts. Don't be cheap like half of this forum, that's unless you get coilovers.
And get rack spacers.
Do it right or don't do it
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 02:34 AM
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I love my SSC springs. Stock ride and a decent drop
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 02:36 AM
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pedders fanboy right here lol
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 05:20 AM
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sportlines.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:23 AM
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have sportlines now. pedders are on the way!
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:46 AM
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On SSC. Love the ride height. But I don't care what others say.. The ride quality is nothing near "stock". Like any other lowered car it can be rough.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 08:50 AM
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Riding on megans, about 2" drop, perfect to kill wheel gap, im on stock fe1 struts/shocks and the ride is awsome, looking to upgrade next week with taxes im just not sure that FE5's can handle a 2" drop I might have to go koni.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:00 AM
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I'm on Ksport Springs, but my BC coilovers should be here tomorrow! That being sadi, my ksports are ok in ride quality as with any other mowering sporing its a little rough at times.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:01 AM
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Have had sportlines for over 4 years, I do like them... though I would have gotten H&Rs if I had to do it again (I like lowwwww) since they drop more then sportlines.

Upgrading to coilovers soon though.
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Originally Posted by EmperorJJ1
do you have rotated mounts rectorc?
No, just giving him a heads up if he does. I've heard that H&R's will do this and that's why I'm preparing to get some more suspension mods to go with my springs.

I was on KSport Coils, but I sold them because I could get nearly the same drop with springs...
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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h&r have very nice drop.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 09:34 AM
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Yeah they do. I am pretty happy with selling the coils and buying them.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by MitchSS
I'll probably catch hell but i love my Eibach Sportlines. I've had them on for about 4 years now and never a single issue. Drop is good and the ride is incredibly smooth. Definitely recommend them
yep this. No problems here either.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 10:54 AM
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I found this particular thread useful

https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/susp...prings-207943/
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 11:02 AM
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i had sportlines and i liked them, as much as people bash them they were decent springs, i had B&G springs on my ss/sc and they dropped it lowww but that **** rode horrible, it was like a pogo stick!

now im sitting pretty on coilovers, i just got some good ones and i figured it do it right now lol
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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Yeah that 'Compare all lowering springs is very helpful when looking for springs.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 11:08 AM
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oh ya and just an FYI sedans dont go as low in the rear as coupes do because the weight is distributed differently
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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I'm on drop zones with FE5 struts in the front. It's like a 2.5" drop. When I was on steelies te mudflats were exactly 1.75" off the ground. The ride is rough but i love the look.
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 12:01 PM
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On an off note, any sedan guys seem to be sitting lower on the drivers side rear end? Seems like my car sits about a half inch lower in the rear drivers side. I'm not that THAT heavy. lol
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Old Feb 8, 2012 | 12:06 PM
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no mine was even lol maybe one of your shocks is going out or is blown?? have you inspected for fluid around the shock?
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