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Old 02-22-2013, 04:28 PM
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Anybody have pictures of the b&g's installed, would like to see the reverse rake you speak of.
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They are suppose to be the same quality. If that's the case, people need to stop saying they are the same thing.
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I don't see any rake here
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Old 02-22-2013, 05:42 PM
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^^^^ agreed, looks like it sits right at about even, or front a tad lower.
Old 02-22-2013, 05:52 PM
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^I see rake, look at the rear tires! Is the ride not safe/good enough to bring family members in the car? Id get them in a second if it were ok for normal people lol
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Last weekend there were 5 people in my car and it was like 900 pounds altogether and my car looked like it was on coil overs lol. My exhaust was like hitting something and rattling. I was so scared. And then with only 2 people in the car(350 pounds) it looked like this.
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Old 02-22-2013, 06:00 PM
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I bought them today, i will let you know how it works out.
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I can't image how crappy the ride is going to be. The lower you go the more it sucks if you're on springs.
Old 02-22-2013, 06:12 PM
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Originally Posted by chevygirl2006
I can't image how crappy the ride is going to be. The lower you go the more it sucks if you're on springs.
Also depends on the spring rates and shocks/struts you use.
Old 02-23-2013, 10:01 PM
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i will post a pic on here tomorrow.
H&R sports are not an even drop. Mine have been on for 10k miles and have a terrible rake to them.
front sits on the tire and the rear is a 3 finger gap.
i am looking for some springs to put in the rear to even me out.
most springs are softer than stock though, so performance wise sucks, but i am looking at b&g or ark springs for the rear.
Old 02-23-2013, 10:41 PM
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When my b&gs arrive ill be sure to post pics, before and after and measurements.
Old 02-24-2013, 10:42 PM
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as you can see here, slammed in the front and 3 finger gap in the rear.
Was in the middle of painting my wheels, sorry.
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Old 02-25-2013, 07:25 AM
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Now that's raked, that looks like a drag suspension set up, front slammed, rear stock springs hahah
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Originally Posted by chevygirl2006
I don't see any rake here
This guy was using 2 different sets of springs on the fronts and the rears. I believe the brands were H&R and B&G...I just dont remember what he had where.
Old 02-25-2013, 01:44 PM
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I got that pic from another cobalt site. It just they were just b&g
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So installed my Road Magnet's and have put on about 100 miles and am absolutely amazed at the quality!

I amusing FE5 TC Struts on road magnets and the ride is better them stock and handling is greatly increased

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^^that looks great!!!
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how much were those? they look good.
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$250 (sometimes they offer %10 off if emailed)
Old 02-26-2013, 08:29 PM
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are they lower than cm
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Idk... rated at 1.6 front 1.8 rear

I can't stress enough how amazing the ride quality is, better then stock, handles every bump perfectly. Not to stiff, just perfect

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tad bit lower. i wish i could switch
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don't forget these will also settle more too
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my didnt settle
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Originally Posted by BoostedEco
$250 (sometimes they offer %10 off if emailed)
$250 shipped? Or $250 plus shipping?


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