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Old 05-03-2012, 09:34 PM
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Lowering Question.

So I want to lower my car, but I dont know a lot about springs and all that.

How it sits now.


This is how I want it to sit.


What can I get to have the similar look?
Old 05-03-2012, 09:41 PM
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good shocks/struts with performance lowering springs
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Any recommendations?
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I'd recommend FE5 struts/shocks and then probably H+R springs, the ride quality will blow dick but if thats what you want
Old 05-04-2012, 09:23 PM
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^couldnt have said it more perfect.


Side note. SS/SC wheels look DOPE on LT-LTZ base models with no body kit, dude they look like ******* 20's or something i love it.
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That low you would need H&R or coilovers
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fe5 struts amd pedder spring package from ced.com! saving up to get em as we speak, everyone that ive talked to who has em cant complain. i see you still have the g5 lol. cant find something else, ordid you just say **** it and settle with the automatic?
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pedders will never get you that height
Old 06-05-2012, 12:27 PM
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if you need the rear fe5 shocks lemme know i got a set for pretty cheap.
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how low is that drop, like 3 inches? You ll need coilovers

Im just dropping mine of 1.5 inch and only changing springs.
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thats about how mine looks on H&R and ride quality wasnt bad before i put in 1000 lb in my car
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Old thread lol
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OH **** i didnt even realize
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