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03-03-2016, 10:42 PM
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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..
Jon
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1999 Trans am WS6
1996 Corvette LT4 6 speed
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03-03-2016, 10:59 PM
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Stalker
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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)
Intrax....
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03-04-2016, 07:14 AM
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11 sec club
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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.
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99 Z28 Trick Flow 215s milled to 61cc 228/232 Cam Fast 102 built 4l65e trans 4000 converter 12 bolt 410s Electric WP deleted PS/AC Dyno & Track tuned
2015 ATS Coupe. AWD 2.0 Turbo
2012 2500hd Silverado with LTZ 20s on 35x12.5x20
86 Buick GN Lesabre 1 of 117 (4-Sale)
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03-04-2016, 08:09 AM
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Power Member/NJFBOA Bookie/Moderator
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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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1995 Firebird... Stock-ish.
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Good. He microwaved my phone 6 years ago, i hope his intake erupts.
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03-04-2016, 11:26 AM
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Power Member / trans break does not equal transbrake
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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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99 Z28 - SBE LS1/60e
Motor - 10.84 @ 128 - 1.47 60'
Nitrous - 10.16 @ 132 - 1.40 60"
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03-04-2016, 01:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: East Brunswick
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BMR/Strano & Koni combo or BMR/Strano & Bilstein combo for the more budget minded
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2000 ws6
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03-04-2016, 05:04 PM
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11 second club / Moderator
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Straino/Bilsteins
Rear spring spacer is still in. Get new upper strut mounts when you do it also.
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2001 Trans Am WS6 •SLP Loudmouth II •UMI Suspension •12.857 @ 109.57
1996 Trans Am WS6 •Pacesetter Longtubes •Strange 12 Bolt •Spohn Suspension •11.152 @ 123.85
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03-04-2016, 06:18 PM
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^^^Lover of bad cars^^^ Meet Coordinator
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1986 Honda VFR750 - 89.3HP to the wheel
2017 SS M6 - Mods: Nothing Yet.
2026 Tesla Model Y - lol
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03-04-2016, 07:33 PM
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eibach pro kit w/qa1 rear and stock tront
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67 Camaro RS
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03-04-2016, 08:22 PM
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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  . 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  , but it looks cool, or IMPROVE how the car reacts to the road surface.
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1991 FORMULA 350-GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
1 of 1,197 with L98 Option/13.79@100 mph
1994 25th ANNIVERSARY TRANS AM GT -1 of ONLY 2,000 made/ Only 128 made with a HURST 6-Speed Manual and 91 with T-Tops and Compact Disc/ K & N Filtercharger/Magnaflow Performance Muffler/Air Foil- ORIGINAL MINT Arctic White Ultra Rare SURVIVOR. DAYTONA 500 PACE CAR Decal Kit!
SOLD: 1989 Turbo T/A in 1991 it ran 12:18@115 mph
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03-04-2016, 08:46 PM
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11 second club / Moderator
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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 ...
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2001 Trans Am WS6 •SLP Loudmouth II •UMI Suspension •12.857 @ 109.57
1996 Trans Am WS6 •Pacesetter Longtubes •Strange 12 Bolt •Spohn Suspension •11.152 @ 123.85
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03-04-2016, 09:46 PM
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Stalker
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Or if you're exhaust is installed properly... you'll be fine with lowering it an inch or 2.
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03-05-2016, 12:27 PM
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Mongo the Meet Coordinator
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Strange coil overs, and stock springs in back, heater hose modded.
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03-06-2016, 01:51 PM
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Resident Camera Guy
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QA1 Coil Overs Up front with Hypercoil Rear springs, factory rear spring seat:
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.
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03-08-2016, 06:51 PM
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^^^Lover of bad cars^^^ Meet Coordinator
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I'm lowered with no issues. Just don't drive like a dummy
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1986 Honda VFR750 - 89.3HP to the wheel
2017 SS M6 - Mods: Nothing Yet.
2026 Tesla Model Y - lol
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05-09-2016, 07:58 PM
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Location: Somerset, NJ
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ended up ordering koni str.t shocks and Strano springs can't wait to get them.
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Jon
1999 Trans am WS6
1996 Corvette LT4 6 speed
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05-10-2016, 09:40 AM
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^^^Lover of bad cars^^^ Meet Coordinator
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Good choice. You'll love it
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1986 Honda VFR750 - 89.3HP to the wheel
2017 SS M6 - Mods: Nothing Yet.
2026 Tesla Model Y - lol
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07-30-2016, 10:40 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
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Jon
1999 Trans am WS6
1996 Corvette LT4 6 speed
Last edited by madness410; 07-30-2016 at 11:00 PM.
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07-31-2016, 08:50 AM
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Meet Coordinator
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Nice dude, looks good
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07-31-2016, 01:36 PM
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Resident Camera Guy
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Sits just right! Looks great
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07-31-2016, 02:14 PM
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viking front coilovers
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08-01-2016, 09:47 AM
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11 Second Club
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Much better.
hows it feel?
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1999 Z28 Convertible. 6 speed swap, wide cowl hood, full hockey stripes, and a whining 10 bolt.
2008 Sierra Vortec Max. 6.2 swapped, headers, Magnaflow catback, GMPP CAI, NHT optioned tow package.
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08-01-2016, 09:24 PM
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^^^Lover of bad cars^^^ Meet Coordinator
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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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1986 Honda VFR750 - 89.3HP to the wheel
2017 SS M6 - Mods: Nothing Yet.
2026 Tesla Model Y - lol
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08-02-2016, 07:47 AM
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Looks great man.
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2000 Camaro SS 610rwhp/570rwtq LS2 440, 12 bolt 3.73, tranzilla t56
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08-03-2016, 01:42 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Somerset, NJ
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Quote:
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Much better.
hows it feel?
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unbelievably better. the setup i was riding on im assuming was factory original so 17 years old. the new set up, although the shocks (performance entry level) and strano springs..make a huge improvement. i can still feel the bumps and the road but its much more tolerable and enjoyable. it really did make an amazing difference.
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Jon
1999 Trans am WS6
1996 Corvette LT4 6 speed
Last edited by madness410; 08-03-2016 at 01:43 AM.
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