Sportlines on FE1's
01-25-2011, 03:53 AM
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Sportlines on FE1's
I have a 08 cobalt LS on FE1's w/ sportlines , so my question is would there be much of an improvement to having FE5's w/ sportlines compared to what I have now? If so, how much would it cost to upgrade and are the TC shocks different than the LS shocks, would I need to ungrade shocks as well?
Also my car is pulling to the left pretty hard and I've already had an alignment when I first put the springs on. Maybe I need a camber kit? Idk what do you guys think?
Also my car is pulling to the left pretty hard and I've already had an alignment when I first put the springs on. Maybe I need a camber kit? Idk what do you guys think?
01-26-2011, 12:25 PM
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the difference between the TC shocks/struts and the LS shocks/struts is night and day.
I'm on the ss/tc shock/struts w/ sportlines and love it. The ride height, the ride itself is great.
Cost me about $350 for the ss/tc shocks/struts.
I'm on the ss/tc shock/struts w/ sportlines and love it. The ride height, the ride itself is great.
Cost me about $350 for the ss/tc shocks/struts.
01-30-2011, 05:30 PM
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ive read a lot of posts on the pedders v sportlines debate lately, an most seem to prefer the pedders. i like the ride height of the sportlines better.
on a side note, where can i get ahold of sum FE5 shocks/struts? anyplace besides the dealer?
on a side note, where can i get ahold of sum FE5 shocks/struts? anyplace besides the dealer?
01-30-2011, 06:29 PM
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im going with the FE5 shock struts and sportlines. the sportlines are cheaper, and i like the ride height better. i dont race much, once a month, so im not too concerned with the difference in performance.
01-30-2011, 06:32 PM
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Yeah, I like the sportlines as you know. I sold them only because I was bottoming out a bit too much due to the huge road dips close to home.
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01-30-2011, 06:53 PM
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theres a lot of that stuff in my area too, but im pretty good at avoiding it. im lowered now, on heated springs. it want my idea, bought the car like that... its low as hell tho, on 225/40 and stock rims ive got about 3/4 inch of tuck. sportlines will bring it up a bit..
my struts are tarting to go now, and i get taxes back in a week, so new suspension!
my struts are tarting to go now, and i get taxes back in a week, so new suspension!
01-30-2011, 07:12 PM
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theres a lot of that stuff in my area too, but im pretty good at avoiding it. im lowered now, on heated springs. it wasnt my idea, bought the car like that... its low as hell tho, on 225/40 and stock rims ive got about 3/4 inch of tuck. sportlines will bring it up a bit..
my struts are tarting to go now, and i get taxes back in a week, so new suspension!
my struts are tarting to go now, and i get taxes back in a week, so new suspension!
i wasnt aware at the time, jus assumed it was on lowering springs.
thats why im re-doing my suspension next week.
01-30-2011, 07:18 PM
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ya i know. im jus now able to afford the switch, so im excited.
the local track puts on an event one night a month.
it an 1/8th mile drag. i get about 3 to 5 runs usualy.
the local track puts on an event one night a month.
it an 1/8th mile drag. i get about 3 to 5 runs usualy.
01-30-2011, 07:35 PM
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theres a lot of that stuff in my area too, but im pretty good at avoiding it. im lowered now, on heated springs. it want my idea, bought the car like that... its low as hell tho, on 225/40 and stock rims ive got about 3/4 inch of tuck. sportlines will bring it up a bit..
my struts are tarting to go now, and i get taxes back in a week, so new suspension!
my struts are tarting to go now, and i get taxes back in a week, so new suspension!
01-30-2011, 10:27 PM
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The FE5s are very good, I had them. The Konis are double the $$$, for me not an option, so that's why I spent a couple hundred more and got the BCs, waaayyy more fun......
Yes siree bob!
Yes siree bob!
