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03-12-2017, 10:59 AM | #1 |
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Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
Hey guys,
I am running the sport system from eibach (sportline springs, dampers, and sway bars front and rear) the car looks awesome and handles great but it's impossible to get on a trailer, it has scraped up my ARH longtubes (which weren't cheap), and one time when braking at high speed the front bottomed out, ripped out the fender wal/wheel well and a bunch of hoses. Can anybody recommend affordable springs that are just a little lower than stock like an inch or less that will still handle as well as the sportlines? Thanks |
03-12-2017, 12:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
You might call MM and let them help you match some springs to your dampers/sway bars.
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03-12-2017, 01:15 PM | #3 |
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Re: Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
I had the Eibach Pro-kit forever and loved it. I think they are 1.5" all the way around, though.
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03-12-2017, 02:28 PM | #4 |
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Re: Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
Coilover front and MM Adjustable LCA
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03-13-2017, 02:17 PM | #5 |
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Re: Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
Do you still have isolators? If not, you could order new ones which will raise the car a bit and possibly give you the little added clearance you need.
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03-14-2017, 07:00 PM | #6 |
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Re: Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
Energy suspension spring bushings. They raise the car a tad. That's what I did
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03-24-2017, 11:15 AM | #7 |
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Re: Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
Thanks for all the info guys, I'm not sure if I have isolators. Does anybody have experience with H&R or FRPP springs?
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03-25-2017, 09:23 PM | #8 |
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Re: Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
I have cut stockers on the front 3/4 coil dropped it 1 inch and HR super spots on the back to about the same, all iso's. The HR's ride great in the rear but no idea what there front one's do sorry.
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05-17-2017, 01:14 PM | #9 |
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Re: Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
Good call on the bushings, I'll get those regardless. It's looking like I'm gonna swap the springs if I can find a set of performance springs that are stock height to match my stiffer shocks or I'll save for coil overs . Whatever brand I switch the eibachs with I'll let you guys know how they perform.
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Re: Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
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05-19-2017, 01:11 PM | #11 |
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Re: Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
H&r super race
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05-20-2017, 05:25 AM | #12 |
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Re: Have sportlines, need more ground clearance but dont want to lose handling
Super Race will beat you to death according to MM.
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