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Originally Posted by scampbell
(Post 2735016)
I keep readin about this FE5 what is it and where does it come from?
Koni's are the best for lowered Balts. |
I get it that the stockers will die...but the FE5's I 've heard of folks putting quite a few miles on with say Eibach sportlines and not killing the struts and shocks.....anybody have testimony that kills this?
How are the Cobalt-Addiction Springs? Anybody install and run these just yet? |
Just a bump on this....also with the Cobalt-Addiction Springs is a camber kit necessary for an SS/SC?
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camber kit isn't really necessary for the SS/SC's. regardless.
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Cool...thanks.....so do I need to worry about my shocks and struts on an ss/sc with the lowering kit?
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Originally Posted by blackjack hotrods
(Post 2153183)
In all fairness, I grew up in NH and I know the roads up there ane FAR from smooth. I would never think of lowering something there. Most cars with stock suspension wear out fast there due to the salt used in the winter and huge dips, bumps, potholes and such that are on all the roads. I moved back there in 2004 and for the 3 years I was there, everywhere I drove the roads were like washboards. I would dare to say they are some of the worst roads in the country.
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springs
can i put ls or lt lowering springs on my ss im looking for springs with the most drop without rubing in the front
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Originally Posted by cobaltaddict05
(Post 3124820)
can i put ls or lt lowering springs on my ss im looking for springs with the most drop without rubing in the front
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Originally Posted by cobaltaddict05
(Post 3124820)
can i put ls or lt lowering springs on my ss im looking for springs with the most drop without rubing in the front
What Maven is saying is that the aftermarket doesn't make different springs for LS's versus SS's. Eibach Sportlines are quite low and have been proven to work well. |
Originally Posted by CobaltSSilver
(Post 2915857)
Cool...thanks.....so do I need to worry about my shocks and struts on an ss/sc with the lowering kit?
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thanks
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Originally Posted by CobaltSSilver
(Post 3132541)
Just checking to see how long stuts and shocks are lasting with the Eibach lowering springs on an SS/SC. I've heard of folks not having issues while others say you need to upgrade. Thoughts......
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tag this
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Okay so coilovers would be the best investment?
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How do you plan to drive the car? Coilovers are for racing cars where adjustability is desired. If it's a street car, just stick with springs. Coilovers are very expensive for a car that just drives on the street and will never adjust anything.
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Originally Posted by Halfcent
(Post 3141012)
They will last a good long time. I'm at nearly 40K miles on my original FE1 struts and shocks, but they will be due in spring.
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Hey, Why are Konis so expensive?! They are struts correct?
also, if i get some koni's i should also get some lowering springs? bump... did some more research. So Koni sport struts and some springs are lookin like the way too go.. for less than a set of coilovers, and giving better day to day drivability and easy adjustment :) i think i know what ill be ordering very shortly.... |
Originally Posted by Hunter2Hitman
(Post 3853119)
Hey, Why are Konis so expensive?! They are struts correct?
also, if i get some koni's i should also get some lowering springs? bump... did some more research. So Koni sport struts and some springs are lookin like the way too go.. for less than a set of coilovers, and giving better day to day drivability and easy adjustment :) i think i know what ill be ordering very shortly.... |
Will the front sway bar links break with just lowering springs on an SS/SC? I see bwoody has a set that are bigger and stronger but I don't know why I would need bigger front sway bar links.
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Originally Posted by CobaltSSilver
(Post 3857674)
Will the front sway bar links break with just lowering springs on an SS/SC?
I'm actually kind of curious why you would even think that. Since both sides are dropped evenly, there is no load on the links. |
Just in my mind it is lowered and stressing all of the suspension I would think, also for harder cornering I thought it would have a bigger stress on them.....so why are there bigger/thicker sway bar end links out there? I.E what is the benefit of the mod? Add them when you are pushing more power?
Halfcent thanks so much for answering all my questions too man! :-) |
You have a misconception. Lowering springs do not cause any additional stress to the car. They can wear out your dampers a little faster, but that's it.
Heavier sway bar parts are designed to reduce the amount of body roll in cornering. Bigger bars means less sway. They also mean a less comfortable ride when not cornering. Its a balance between comfort and performance. |
Originally Posted by Halfcent
(Post 3866783)
. Bigger bars means less sway. They also mean a less comfortable ride when not cornering. Its a balance between comfort and performance.
Very uneven pavement can "activate" the bar, but driving straight doesnt. Bigger front endlinks are stiffer, they flex less, less flex means the antiroll system works better. |
Got it.....thanks!
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Originally Posted by Maven
(Post 3867169)
You have a misconception, a bigger sway bar doesnt affect wheel rate/ride quality when you arent turning or are on smooth pavement. ;)
Very uneven pavement can "activate" the bar, but driving straight doesnt. Bigger front endlinks are stiffer, they flex less, less flex means the antiroll system works better. |
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