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Old 05-14-2009, 07:13 PM
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Old 05-14-2009, 07:18 PM
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09 cobalt ss/tc
progress springs
stock struts
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Old 05-14-2009, 07:44 PM
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i want coilovers NOW!
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Old 05-14-2009, 07:47 PM
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they are nice...


betcha you can't do that..
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Old 05-17-2009, 06:24 PM
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anybody have Eibach Pro kit?...would really like a pic lol
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Old 05-18-2009, 01:38 PM
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Yeah, I'd like to see pics of the Pro Kit. I get waaaay too much snow where I am to lower it that much.
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Old 05-18-2009, 01:48 PM
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lol x2 with the snow but prob not as much as you
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pro kit on my old LT for those that wanna see pro-kit. Remember those are 16" rims so itll probobly look nicer with a set of 18" on an SS

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Old 05-18-2009, 07:52 PM
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Thanks for posting that. Man, these pics make non dropped cars look like 4x4s. Even the sportlines only look like a minor improvemen. They look way better in person
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sportlines
ss/tc struts
215-55-15

before



After



just put em on last saturday, i'm sure they'll settle a little.
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Old 05-19-2009, 12:07 PM
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I just ordered some rims and I wanna drop mine but I work in Boston and im wicked nervous about bottoming out not only on potholes but the dips around my work at the exits and even getting into my driveway haha. Even now with stock my front bumper underneath is fucked up
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I Just saw a balt with 18s same springs as mine(zenn) with no wheel gap
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Old 05-23-2009, 07:40 PM
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Front & rear.
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TenzoR's
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wears two pair of shoes: 245/45-17 Sportmax006(pictured) and 195/65-15 Stock
mesurements w/ Sportmax's
Front:
1. 11.3" Wheel axis of rotation
2. 23.6" Fender height
3. 1" Fender gap
Rear:
1. 11.3" Wheel axis of rotation
2. 22.5" Fender height
3. -0.1"(yes they tuck) Fender gap
Measurements w/ stock steelies
Front:
1. 10.7" Wheel axis of rotation
2. 22.6" Fender height
3. 1.2" Fender gap
Rear:
1. 10.7" Wheel axis of rotation
2. 21.6" Fender height
3. 0.2" Fender gap


Stock height... A.k.a. the mini monster truck.
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Hey with the k sports, how do the handle high speeds? Had sport lines but rear end was very loose under high speeds! Not worth the money.
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Hey with the k sports, how do the handle high speeds? Had sport lines but rear end was very loose under high speeds! Not worth the money.
may i suggest a rear sway bar.
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Originally Posted by Spanky's Monkey
may i suggest a rear sway bar.
I hate when my son posts using my screen name......he is looking for lowering springs. I had the sportlines and even with a rear swaybar they wouldn't be up to the standard I'm looking for.
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Old 05-25-2009, 02:55 PM
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Old 05-25-2009, 03:17 PM
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Need coilovers next
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Old 05-28-2009, 04:34 AM
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Some nice looking pictures guys...

I still havent made my mind up...... Im looking for the lowest drop possible but at the same time i want some nice QUALITY springs ??? In other Words im looking for the Best Of the Best avalible

Any suggestions...........
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Old 06-10-2009, 01:57 AM
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Old 06-10-2009, 02:37 AM
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Originally Posted by 07YellowSS
Some nice looking pictures guys...

I still havent made my mind up...... Im looking for the lowest drop possible but at the same time i want some nice QUALITY springs ??? In other Words im looking for the Best Of the Best avalible

Any suggestions...........
I would say sportlines or h&r
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:18 PM
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megan racing has the best, adjustable camber, lowering coilovers on the market...if you have a 05-07 supercharged.
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Old 06-10-2009, 08:34 PM
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does the amount that u cut the bumpstops have a lot to do with how its sits after lowered?
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