looking to lower my ws6
one of the projects i want to get on before summer is lowering my 99 ws6. what combos do you fourth gen guys have and how do you like it? pics are a plus.
my car is a fun weekend ride so im looking for functionality and not going to go with anything too crazy. thanks in advance this is what im working with currently...stock ride height.. http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psbddaebac.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5d9a1fcb.jpg Jon |
I'm not sure of the specific product line but these are two I had.
Both were really too low for most people, and most roads. lol. Hotchkis... (these springs will be going back on my upcoming 4th gen build) http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d5...ps8d829cf8.jpg Intrax.... http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d50/SmokingSS/low.jpg |
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Eibach drag springs (Z28) vs Stock springs (SS) Recently did the heater hose mod on the rears and dropped it a little bit more. |
BMR/Koni front, Strano/Koni rear on VT Isolators. It's not the lowest, but it's a good balance for where I want to be.
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i had hotchkis on my T/A(actually its pictured above) and Eibach on my Camaro. I liked the way the T/A sat much better
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BMR/Strano & Koni combo or BMR/Strano & Bilstein combo for the more budget minded
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Straino/Bilsteins
Rear spring spacer is still in. Get new upper strut mounts when you do it also. http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r...psqtnpekg4.png |
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What you have to decide is, do I want the LOOK and have to avoid EVERY dip or speed bump in the road? I made the choice when I looked under my car and saw that the cats were 3 1/2" distance from them to the floor. Reduce that by 1" IF you put on Eibach Springs or whatever and now have 2 1/2" of clearance. Every speed bump will challenge you to drive over at 5 mph or at an angle:rofl:. I went with my other option, which was to install sub frame connectors. This made a HUGE difference in the way the car drove over rough roads and took the jar out of hitting them. Your choice, scrap the undercarriage:shock:, but it looks cool, or IMPROVE how the car reacts to the road surface.
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Yes, you have to slow down so you dont slam on the speedbumps, but go slow and its not that big of a deal.
Lower it ... |
Or if you're exhaust is installed properly... you'll be fine with lowering it an inch or 2.
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https://scontent-lga3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...b8&oe=57696161
Strange coil overs, and stock springs in back, heater hose modded. |
QA1 Coil Overs Up front with Hypercoil Rear springs, factory rear spring seat:
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k2...AQCamaro-2.jpg I put everything back in the Trans Am and tried the Heater Hose mod and didn't like the way it sat, I ended up getting new rear spring perches that helped over the rotted originals. |
I'm lowered with no issues. Just don't drive like a dummy
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ended up ordering koni str.t shocks and Strano springs can't wait to get them.
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Good choice. You'll love it
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just a quick update. i appreciate everyones help and as stated earlier i decided to go with the strano springs and koni str.t orange shocks. the install wasnt as bad as i thought. i thought i'd share some pics. the rear end looks very low because i have a dual 10" sub box in the hatch which i just removed after these pictures were taken.
these are pics before: http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...ps5d9a1fcb.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psscyaav7a.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psvlaenldn.jpg and these are after pics http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psdkqsehfx.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psddb8hoxk.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...pslc3z1ogk.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psgcdutpq0.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psdhiig2pm.jpg and side by side comparison http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...ps2ifpfljv.jpg http://i1366.photobucket.com/albums/...psdkqsehfx.jpg it is amazing the difference in appearance and also handling new shocks / springs makes. |
Nice dude, looks good
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Sits just right! Looks great
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viking front coilovers
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Much better.
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When I did my strano/koni yellows it was a new car after that. and it killed the 4x4 stance. Looks solid man good choice! Strano is a cool guy
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Looks great man.
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