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Are FE5 struts really worth it?

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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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Are FE5 struts really worth it?

Im buying some CM springs soon for my 2.2 G5. I know theres a Peddars with FE5 combo but Peddars aren't low enough for me. DO i really need the FE5 setup or will FE1 struts do fine?
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 03:41 PM
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If you have the option and the cash then go with the FE5 setup. You will love it and why cheap out if you don't have to?
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 03:54 PM
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I have fe5 struts with 18 to 20k miles on them and might sell , don't know yet but yes they are worth it
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 03:57 PM
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depending on how many miles you have on ur current setup, i would deff say upgrade. The lowering springs will just wear your shocks and struts out even more
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 03:59 PM
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FE5 is great. I just purchased the YYZ springs and a complete FE5 strut (all the mounts and inserts) and the car rides great.
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Old Mar 6, 2013 | 06:26 PM
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Big difference!
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 01:59 PM
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Well i currently hit 80k miles recently, what do you guys think?
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 02:01 PM
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with 80k definietly. Its just not worth swapping everything like a year later once they ride crappy.
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Old Mar 8, 2013 | 11:35 PM
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Hands down yes! Way better.
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Old Mar 11, 2013 | 07:56 AM
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I just did FE5 on my TC (80K w/o being replaced) and added Sportlines and It's amazing. Made a huge difference in the ride.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 01:10 PM
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Originally Posted by alexhaf932
Im buying some CM springs soon for my 2.2 G5. I know theres a Peddars with FE5 combo but Peddars aren't low enough for me. DO i really need the FE5 setup or will FE1 struts do fine?
I got rid of my 2009 Cobalt LT for a Cobalt SS TC and have Fe5 struts and shocks, Fe5 springs and swaybars, strut tower brace , fe5 control arms and endlinks and a PPE header catted downpipe for a 2.2L Lap with Secondary air injection and Speedy Lite 5 Silver 4 lug rim brand new all for sale.
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Old Mar 21, 2013 | 10:11 PM
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Originally Posted by 2009 Cobalt SS TC
I got rid of my 2009 Cobalt LT for a Cobalt SS TC and have Fe5 struts and shocks, Fe5 springs and swaybars, strut tower brace , fe5 control arms and endlinks and a PPE header catted downpipe for a 2.2L Lap with Secondary air injection and Speedy Lite 5 Silver 4 lug rim brand new all for sale.
u have a part out thread?
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Old Mar 23, 2013 | 03:19 AM
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Been worth every penny to me. Been on them and sportlines (of all springs...lol) for 3 years. And I have no issues or complaints with my dampers...
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