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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:40 PM
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Ride Quality

Just curious as to how your guys' cobalts ride after being lowered. I've been doing my research and thinking about lowering my ls with eibach sportlines and using ss/sc shocks/struts. Just wondering if the ride quality is going to go down the crapper or if it still rides nicely. I don't mind a little bounce or it riding a bit stiffer but I don't want to feel every crack in the road. Any input would be greatly appreciated.
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Old Aug 4, 2009 | 08:51 PM
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I'm on sportlines and the ride quality is fine. It doesn't feel any bumpier to me just cruising around, but cornering is improved and it looks dope. lol I do notice hitting big bumps (like bad driveways into parking lots and stuff) seems a big harsher.

Granted, I have a TC so I'm not sure if this will be the best review for you to go by.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:16 AM
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Yeah you'd be a little bit different of a setup but still about the same. ss/sc and ss/tc struts I wouldn't think are that much different but a little improvement. I'm going with those just because the ss sit lower and seem to be a sportier shock than the ls. I'm just wondering more so how the springs would effect the ride quality.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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it is a little bit bouncier but it is so worth it. the look and the handling is soooo much better! im only on sportlines with the stock struts i have an 07 ls.
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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mines is lowered and i have no prob xcept when i hit a big bump or something then i cud really feel it
and the cornering is great, feels like the car sticks to the ground
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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I have ssc springs on an 08 sstc and there are no differences in ride quality...
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Old Aug 5, 2009 | 12:02 PM
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i have sportlines on 07 ls stock struts. A little bouncy but handles so much better. konis are coming soon though
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Old Aug 6, 2009 | 12:43 AM
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Awesome, I'm appreciating the feedback and deffinately liking what I'm hearing! I plan on doing this right after I buy new tires for the winter season.
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Old Aug 12, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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SSC or Progress great handling with less harshness than sportlines.
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Old Aug 14, 2009 | 12:38 PM
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honest to god...my car rides so bad..i have an LS with eibach sportlines and tc shocks and struts..i am about to put my stock springs back on lol
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