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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:19 PM
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Talking SSC Springs: Before & After

Tires: Nitto NT555 - 225/45ZR18
Wheels: Stock LSJ wheels
Springs: SSC ''Superior Sport Chassis''

I bought them from ZZP (incredible service by the way) and installed them last weekend, they're great, they ride ALMOST like OEM, they're smooth. I love these springs and couldn't have been anymore satisfied with them.

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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:25 PM
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almost looks like the front could stand to be lowered a little more
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:50 PM
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Where did you get that supercharged vinyl? I want it.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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looks good, im sure they will settle in a little bit
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by BoSStwick
Where did you get that supercharged vinyl? I want it.


It was already there when I bought the car, it was probably custom made. There's a place here who does custom stickers and lettering for car, you specify what font and size and they'll make it for a price.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 08:35 PM
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moar low
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:00 PM
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If it could settle to 1 finger gap between the tire and fender, I'd be a very happy person
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:29 PM
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not the best angle, but it seems they should come down a little

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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 09:55 PM
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not the best angle, but it seems they should come down a little
These were very used springs though weren't they? I thought mkruley13 had them on his 2 cobalts over a 5 year period. Mine certainly don't sit that low haha. Unless I'm mistaken.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 10:06 PM
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yea they had some time on them haha
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 10:21 PM
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It was already there when I bought the car, it was probably custom made. There's a place here who does custom stickers and lettering for car, you specify what font and size and they'll make it for a price.
Nice, well I'll try and figure out the company then, I never thought about putting a vinyl there so I'm stoked.

Can anyone pitch in by chance and give me the company name? Mabye I can get ZZP decals to make me one.
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Old Mar 28, 2013 | 11:57 PM
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Nice, well I'll try and figure out the company then, I never thought about putting a vinyl there so I'm stoked.

Can anyone pitch in by chance and give me the company name? Mabye I can get ZZP decals to make me one.
House of Grafx would be my go to
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 12:01 AM
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Is your car supercharged?
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 12:40 AM
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Thats the drop I want for my car...lemme know how the ride is...

ANd how much did you spend?
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 12:53 AM
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Zzp sells them for 220 plus shipping I believe
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 01:02 AM
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Turbo are you posting in your sleep lol
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 01:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 08ssedan
Is your car supercharged?
Yes it is. Modifications are in my sig.

Originally Posted by Sir_Hiro
Thats the drop I want for my car...lemme know how the ride is...

ANd how much did you spend?
SSC Lowering Springs

219.99$ + shipping on ZZPerformance.com

And the ride is great, almost like stock springs, I am very satisfied!
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Old Mar 29, 2013 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SS89

And the ride is great, almost like stock springs, I am very satisfied!
when you say "almost like stock springs," is that a good thing? do you mean they ride smoother than normal lowering springs? and i guess that means they handle about the same as stock springs.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by 09CobaltSport
when you say "almost like stock springs," is that a good thing? do you mean they ride smoother than normal lowering springs? and i guess that means they handle about the same as stock springs.
Well I'm guessing that they ride smoother than normal lowering springs from comments I've read on other brands. It's barely noticeable unless of course you drive right over a big pothole in which case it's pretty harsh. Normal driving condition are smooth like OEM springs, driving over cracks, bumps and manholes doesn't feel like you're driving in Irak. Cornering is pretty damn good though, you can take a 90° turn at 50km/h and the car will stay straight on it's wheels. I love these springs, my only complain is that they could've been a tad lower!
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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my ssc's rode good until my struts took a **** on me. now every bump feels like hell
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 10:22 AM
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Mine settled to 1 finger in the gap. Strongly disagree with "like stock ride quality".
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Mindrot
Mine settled to 1 finger in the gap. Strongly disagree with "like stock ride quality".
I meant compared to LSJ stock springs, they feel alot like the same when going over cracks and bumps on the road. Well they do to me.
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 10:34 AM
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my ssc's rode good until my struts took a **** on me. now every bump feels like hell
ah so that is why mine is so bad lol
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by 08ssedan
Is your car supercharged?
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Old Apr 1, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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YEAH OP'S car is an lsj.

like i said they felt good for a little while... but that wears off quick. plan on replacing your struts and everything within the year
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