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Old Jun 25, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by AFChief
A-Arm or LCAs?
Lower control arm in the rear. It should be level.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by AFChief
A-Arm or LCAs?

If you have lowered, actually both. The a-arm ball joint to correct roll center (bring it back up), and the the LCA's. I would argue LCA slightly angled up towards the front, the purpose to get the overall thrust vector closer to the CG. If horizontial, that line of action is way out in front of the car at the same level. Wt transfer not as good.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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IMO...The Ultralites need sways also. I wouldn't want my ride any stiffer than it is now, but my '95 was much tighter around the corners with Steeda Sport springs. I am not sure how much of a difference the sports would be over the ultras on these models, and I don't plan on finding out on my car at this time. I am doing sway bars next, if anything. I am waiting to hear someone chime in on sway bars before and after installation. Most people have been doing springs and bars at the same time.

AF...let me know if it tightens up after some days of driving. I ended up having to tweak the Tokicos some after a week or so. I have it at around 4.25 in the front and 4.75 in the back.

I am happy with the drop and glad I didn't go lower. I have had no problems with bottoming out and have done some testing.
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Old Jun 26, 2007 | 09:04 PM
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How much drop did you end up getting from the ultralites? I just put on a set and the front only went down 1/4" and the rear only about 3/4" (from stock height). I like the way the car feels, just a bit disappointed in the very minimal drop. Prior to the ultralites I had cut one coil off the rear springs and the front was stock. Looking at before and after pics - you can't even tell new springs were installed.
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 06:47 PM
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My drop was about 1.25 in front and back average in the tire/well gap.
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by ttbit
I am waiting to hear someone chime in on sway bars before and after installation. Most people have been doing springs and bars at the same time.
I get my BMR rear sway bar sometime in the very near future ...(right CR?) and I'll let you know how that changes things.

Originally Posted by biznazion
Looking at before and after pics - you can't even tell new springs were installed.
Bull! I can see a difference, more in back than in front; the stance looks much better in the 2nd pic.
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:20 PM
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Thanks Mr. Clean. Looking forward to your review.

Hey Biz, it looks good. How long have you had them on? Mine dropped a little within a few days. I didn't measure the before and after but many others have here. The front dropped a finger's width more from initial install. I was surprised. I always thought the "settling in" thing was a myth.
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Old Jun 27, 2007 | 07:46 PM
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I have a slightly(1500miles) used set of steeda springs, I'll have to check if their ultra lights or sports but their for sale. I went with H and R coilovers and eibach sways. if anyones intrested pm me with an offer. their just laying around the garage.
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Old Jun 30, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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The Steeda spring WILL allow the car to settle more over time. I did mine and I was surprised how little they dropped. After time, about a month or so, the car is about 1/2 lower than after install.
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