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Old 05-14-2008, 01:02 PM   #124 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by GatoEnFuego View Post
And yes the are stock springs I cut, 3 coils off the front and 1.5 off the rear. Idealy it seems 2 front and 1.5 rear would have been the smarter choice, tis the reason I just bought a new set of front springs to try again. The ride is very near to stock but I can tell I'm past the efficient damping range of the shocks. HDs probably would have helped a bit but probably not night and day. Hopefully bringing the front up a bit will get me more in that usable range and smooth out the bound and rebound when going over small bumps. I have noticed DRAMATICALLY less body roll when turning, it doesn't feel like a boat ready to keel over anymore. Stay fairly flat without being jarring. I think the best route would have been Vogtlands with a coil or two cut that way you get the higher spring rate and drop however the ride will be somewhat harsher.
how is the tire wear, were you able to do a good alignment? im thinking that much of a drop would have the camber adjustment maxed out
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