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Old 09-26-2005, 06:29 AM   #1
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$1,200 on suspension upgrades what do you think

Yesss i've spent more money on the V6 here's my new suspension upgrades from WS6Store.com

1 x 82-02 Spohn Panhard Bar Mounting Hardware Kit (983) = $10.95
1 x 82-02 Spohn Adjustable Panhard Bar (Spherical Rod Ended) (103) = $200.00
Color Gloss Black
Material 4130 Chrome Moly
1 x 98-02 Spohn Lower Control Arm Mounting Hardwae (981) = $10.95
1 x 93-02 Bilstein HD Shock Package (Set of 4) (BILPKG) = $379.99
1 x 82-02 Spohn LCA Relocation Brackets "Anti-Squat" (210-S) = $65.00
Options Stock or Strange Rear End
1 x 82-02 Spohn Adjustable LCA's w/Spherical Rod Ends (203) = $275.00
Color Gloss Black
Material 4130 Chrome Moly
1 x 98-02 LS1/V6 Hotchkis Sport Spring Kit (1905) = $229.99
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Old 09-26-2005, 06:58 AM   #2
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Just need a torque arm and you'll be set.

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Old 09-26-2005, 10:44 AM   #3
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Thats alot of money, but seems to be well spent. Good luck with it. Will you be doing the install yourself?
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Old 09-26-2005, 02:41 PM   #4
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hell yeah. where's the new tubular torque arm? he's got them, too.
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Old 09-26-2005, 06:37 PM   #5
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Christ! you might as well get a new K memeber and control arms . Sounds like money well spent, but I agree with everyone else, you're gonna have to step up to a tubular torque arm.
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Old 09-26-2005, 07:25 PM   #6
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Old 09-26-2005, 07:32 PM   #7
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spend the extra money and buy koni adjustables. or if you insist on bilstein, buy a set of strano revalves.
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Old 09-26-2005, 07:32 PM   #8
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wow wait... what about the roll bars?
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Old 09-26-2005, 08:38 PM   #9
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Try and get a package deal on the springs. I know thunder racing valves their Bilstiens specifically to the eibach kit. And I hear the SLP kits are just re-valved bilstiens and are kinda crappy.

Dont quote me though.
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Try and get a package deal on the springs. Â*I know thunder racing valves their Bilstiens specifically to the eibach kit. Â*And I hear the SLP kits are just re-valved bilstiens and are kinda crappy.

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Old 09-26-2005, 09:36 PM   #11
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dumbass i told u to just buy my springs for 200 bbuutt nnnooooo you hadda go out and spend 1200 instead but it'll be worth it once u drop the LS7 in it
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Re: $1,200 on suspension upgrades what do you think

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Yesss i've spent more money on the V6
Jeez... who does such a thing

Chrome moly is a bit over kill

Also the adjustable bits.... maybe a bit over kill?
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I think you wasted a lot of money

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Old 09-27-2005, 05:48 AM   #14
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I think you wasted a lot of money Â*

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yeah "suspension is for rich people!"
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hell no!!! the konis are worth it IMO. i cant wait to get my setup! the reason why you should go adjustable is you can make it very soft for drag racing, mid stiffness for daily driving, and very stiff 8) for making your car handle like a slot car. dont be fooled by these putz's. shocks are the most important mod if you want good handling
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the only turn i care about is the one for the return road
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Old 09-27-2005, 01:30 PM   #19
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Re: $1,200 on suspension upgrades what do you think

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Chrome moly is a bit over kill
Wait...did I just see that from someone who is concerned with weight?

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the only turn i care about is the one for the return road
two of the putz's i spoke of previously
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Putz? --Im going to refrian from anything i would normally post in this situation--
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Putz? --Im going to refrian from anything i would normally post in this situation--
and why is that jonathan?
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ehhhhh maybe the chrome moly was wayyy overboard or maybe the fact everything is adjustable. But I remain true to the fact that the V8 swap will eventually happen. I can't wait to do this on my garage over the weekend!
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Old 10-01-2005, 12:44 PM   #24
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Re: $1,200 on suspension upgrades what do you think

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Chrome moly is a bit over kill
Wait...did I just see that from someone who is concerned with weight?

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Yes.... factor in that it is a street car... then yes.

Track only... chrome moly EVERYWHERE then!
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Old 10-01-2005, 02:41 PM   #25
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Re: $1,200 on suspension upgrades what do you think

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Chrome moly is a bit over kill
Wait...did I just see that from someone who is concerned with weight?

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Yes.... factor in that it is a street car... then yes.

Track only... chrome moly EVERYWHERE then!
what difference does street vs track make?
both situations call for good traction and less wieght in the vehicle improves et's and gas mileage.
chromoly is the way to go no matter how you use your car.

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