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Old Feb 12, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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[img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dunno.gif[/img] i dunno guyz...i wanted to get rid of that horrible gap in the back...maybe about an 1nch or even an 1.5 drop in the back...but in the front i just wanted something like 3/4...and inch would be to much [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/nono.gif[/img] . I dunno which brand to go with....any help? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/headscratch.gif[/img]

I no that when the springs are installed i will also need to install a panhard bar....what about the front? Does the front need any adjustables? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dunno.gif[/img]

THANX EVERYONE!!! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img] [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 06:33 AM
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Eibach Pro Kit, Steeda, BMR and others have kits that will lower in the 1" to 1.5" range. The panhard rod is a hit or miss I didn't need it, the rear end stayed centered, others had to install one. You will need to realign and may be able to get away with just a toe adjustment but if camber goes too negative there are camber bolts available or you can splurge for the Steeda camber plate kit.

I have the Eibach Pro kit and feel it is not TOO low, in fact if is was any higher it would not look like I even did anything.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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I just ordered the Roush rear springs and they should be here this week. I just am lowering the rear and they are about an inch drop. Might not need an adjustable panhard bar but I ordered one anyway. You can get the spring from Stage3Motors for $124.99 shipped.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 08:59 AM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GRAYPNY @ February 13, 2006, 9:22 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I just ordered the Roush rear springs and they should be here this week. I just am lowering the rear and they are about an inch drop. Might not need an adjustable panhard bar but I ordered one anyway. You can get the spring from Stage3Motors for $124.99 shipped.
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What's the website for Stage3Motors?
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(GRAYPNY @ February 13, 2006, 10:22 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I just ordered the Roush rear springs and they should be here this week. I just am lowering the rear and they are about an inch drop. Might not need an adjustable panhard bar but I ordered one anyway. You can get the spring from Stage3Motors for $124.99 shipped.
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I'm interested in what you think after you get them installed, keep us posted.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 07:01 PM
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http://www.stage3motorsports.com/
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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My Torch Red Q has the STEEDAs what else being a STEEDA right. But when we were looking for something for the SEMA car we went with the STEEDAs also. Here are a couple of photos. I like the stance on them personaly.



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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 10:08 PM
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I'm also curious about which brand to buy. My choices are Eibach Pro-Kit, Sportline or FRPP springs. I'm looking for a noticible drop, preferrably 1.5' drop. But is that to much for a daily driver? And do any of you have the FRPP springs installed. Since I haven't heard to much of them and curious to know their quality.

Can't decide. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dunno.gif[/img]

Appreciate your help guys. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 10:55 PM
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I have Eibach pro kit. didn't need the adjustable panhard bar, but I did need camber bolts for the front. Looks great - it should come this way from the factory.
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Old Feb 13, 2006 | 10:57 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MustangJr.06 @ February 13, 2006, 9:11 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
I'm also curious about which brand to buy. My choices are Eibach Pro-Kit, Sportline or FRPP springs. I'm looking for a noticible drop, preferrably 1.5' drop. But is that to much for a daily driver? And do any of you have the FRPP springs installed. Since I haven't heard to much of them and curious to know their quality.

Can't decide. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dunno.gif[/img]

Appreciate your help guys. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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I've got the eibach's and even with the body kit (~3.5" ground clearance) its fine as a daily driver. Haven't had any problems thus far. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 08:19 AM
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Nice looking car Jose! [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img]
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 10:02 AM
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Do both the front and the back! I love my Eibach Pro Kit. I didn't get any of the extra stuff people say you need nor did I need an alignment.
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Old Feb 14, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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Thanks for the help guys [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/worship.gif[/img] , it seems as if the Eibach Pro-Kit is the way to go [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img] . But what is the amount of drop exactly? The sportline kit seems way to much for a daily driver with like a 1.7 in the front and 2.0 drop in the back since I'm afraid of scraping over speedbumps and since my Corsas hang a little, am I right? But do any of you have the FRPP springs or know the quality of them? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dunno.gif[/img] Since Eibach is like the best in quality. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/worship.gif[/img]
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 03:28 AM
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I went with the STeeda ultra springs for 209.00 Still waiting on BMR panhard bar for the install to start.

Will let you know how it went.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 04:00 AM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(MustangJr.06 @ February 14, 2006, 8:21 PM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
Thanks for the help guys [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/worship.gif[/img] , it seems as if the Eibach Pro-Kit is the way to go [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/thumb.gif[/img] . But what is the amount of drop exactly? The sportline kit seems way to much for a daily driver with like a 1.7 in the front and 2.0 drop in the back since I'm afraid of scraping over speedbumps and since my Corsas hang a little, am I right? But do any of you have the FRPP springs or know the quality of them? [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/dunno.gif[/img] Since Eibach is like the best in quality. [img]style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/worship.gif[/img]
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Someone who has a set of sportlines installed told me they're closer to 2.5". If you even consider a drop like that an adjustable UCA will be required to adjust the pinion angle.

I have the Steedas installed and from what I'm told they're a 1" drop in the front and a 1 1/4" drop in the rear.
Here are before and after shots.

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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 12:53 PM
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I know everyone here seems to get a woody over Eibach, but every shop I talk to here in SoCal says bad things about them. I went with H&R Supersports, and couldn't be happier. German engineering at it's best.





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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 12:55 PM
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so do you the camber adjustment bolts with the HR"s or can it be alinged with out them.
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Old Feb 15, 2006 | 05:06 PM
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<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bookman @ February 15, 2006, 11:58 AM) Quoted post</div><div class='quotemain'>
so do you the camber adjustment bolts with the HR"s or can it be alinged with out them.
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Nope, they were able to align and set the correct camber without the CC plates.
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