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Old 02-19-2016, 09:00 AM
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Old 02-19-2016, 12:43 PM
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What coils did you use?
Old 02-19-2016, 08:50 PM
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stock coils... ROW would be better.
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nice install but ride height looks same as stock (er too high).
Old 02-20-2016, 09:07 AM
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Did the ride change much just refreshing the shocks? I am slowly getting parts to do a complete shock spring and mount replacement.
Old 02-22-2016, 08:59 AM
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Big change in ride... no high speed float....more planted. This is an 2001 so height is close to Row. I had a C2 with Eibach Springs... very harsh, vibration in steering, noise, camber maxed out.
Old 03-26-2016, 11:43 PM
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How long did the install take you? Just ordered these shocks and will be going this an a month or so.
Old 03-27-2016, 01:13 AM
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for the pictorial representation that ride height will not serve you nearly as well as the installation of the new suspension components will. nice work, but i'd immediately lower it.

you should look to some gt2/x73 alignments specs and at least some h&r or eibach ( or similar ) lowering springs. drop at LEAST an inch. you'll feel it immediately favorably. just my take. congrats
Old 03-31-2016, 11:05 AM
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Took a full day to do job. Did not pull hub. Will look at H&R ... but want to keep rear camber settings.
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Why not go with an x73?
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I only spent 500$.... like new.
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Originally Posted by TT Surgeon
Why not go with an x73?
X73 dampers and springs aren't available anymore.
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Only spent $500 on what? All 4 shocks???? That would be an incredible deal!

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I only spent 500$.... like new.
Old 04-02-2016, 09:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Olemiss540
Only spent $500 on what? All 4 shocks???? That would be an incredible deal!
It looks like his Bilstein B6 dampers were lightly used.
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Yes all four... I wasn't sure if this was the way to go... couldn't beat price. Wanted to see how they ride with stock springs.


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