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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 09:23 PM
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ok so heres the deal, i've tried searching, but to no avail.
i have a 2007 cobalt ls with a minor power adders, but thats another thing.
currently, i have eibach sportlines with some sensen struts, but they are not as low as i want to be. before anyone says to get coilovers, i wish i could. i bought some coilover sleeves to try and fab something up, but the springs are ridiculously stiff. i suppose what im trying to get at is, what spring can i put on my car to give the absolute lowest drop? i would love for it to be slammed, (DD/showish car) and i dont give 2 ***** about ride quality. i cut the stock front springs 2.5 coils, and it gave me the exact height i wanted. i would upload a picture, but im not sure how to. =/

i know im probably going to start a flame war, i do apologize, just looking for some input with some people familiar with this type of suspension setup. thanks in advance.
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 09:39 PM
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What is the question exactly?
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 09:46 PM
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lol i kinda rambled after i asked, but what spring will give me the absolute lowest drop?
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 09:47 PM
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use photobucket for pics
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 09:51 PM
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this is how i want it, without coilovers if possible. lol


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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 11:39 PM
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so you said you cut the springs, do that
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 11:40 PM
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Its low, but you need some wheels.
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 06:19 AM
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What's with the hood?

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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 06:33 AM
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I think the pic is how he wants it, not how his is.
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 08:21 AM
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That is my car on cut front springs. Saving up for some 17x8.25 xxr 530's. the hood? 1" hood spacers. Keeps bay temps in the 170-180's. the only problem is the cut springs make it super bouncy. Also, how would I cut the rears so they still fit in the nub things?
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 08:48 AM
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Dont cut your springs... get B&G's
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 09:03 AM
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Someone trade me b&g's for my sportlines. Lol

I thought about getting the Megan ez street coilovers, but they're almost $700.

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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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so, i've read a lot of posts saying not to cut the springs. i dont really want to, but i want to be low and b&g's dont seem to give enough drop. any suggestions on cutting the rear springs?
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Yeah....don't. Do it right, or leave it stock. If B&Gs aren't low enough, start saving.
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 07:32 PM
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anyone have pictures of b&g's installed?
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Old Aug 15, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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https://www.cobaltss.net/forums/susp...arison-169711/
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 07:29 AM
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You could try the FMSR lowering springs.FMSR XtremeDrop
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Old Aug 16, 2013 | 08:20 AM
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isnt the H&R sport springs a 2" drop on an SS so like 3 on an LS/LT??
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 06:44 PM
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no idea about the h&r's

and if i get the fmsr's, i'm halfway to coilovers.
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 06:47 PM
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H&R are the lowest springs. If you want it lower than that, I suggest you completely remove the springs and drive on struts only
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 06:49 PM
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H&R are pretty damn low for a spring
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 06:50 PM
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Just get b&g. That's as low as you can go with springs.
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 06:54 PM
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Stop being a cheap ass and if you want super low, get bags or coilovers.

What you're saying is the equivalent to someone buying one of those electric supercharger off eBay.

B&G's will drop lower than H&R's, but in order to get them level, you have to cut coil off the fronts, other wise it's a reverse rake.
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 06:57 PM
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I've seen a few people mix h&r with b&g. B&g in the rear and h&r in the front.
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Old Aug 17, 2013 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by chevygirl2006
Just get b&g. That's as low as you can go with springs.
He already said that he had b&g but didn't like them and traded them for sportlines
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