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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 09:30 AM
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in this video it looks to me like i need new struts or somthing on the front of the car. what do you think? forget the fact that i dont have a clue as to where im going on this course just wondering if the front end needs somthing. thanks

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=38QlngGYOpI
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Old Jul 30, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Re: front end

That sure looks like a lot of brake dive. I'm not sure if struts along would take care of it. You may need to go with stiffer front springs.
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Old Jul 31, 2010 | 05:39 PM
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Re: front end

How old are the struts? Are they stock? What about the springs? Also your rearend looks like its up too high. This will make the diving problem worse by causing excessive weight transfer. A stiffer front end with a lowered rearend should help out your performance.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 10:28 AM
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Re: front end

strurs are not stock but they are about 4 years old. i have lowered the rear some. i have never changed the springs and now that i think about it this car was a 6cyl when i got it so the springs probably are too light....just needed sombody to point out the obvious..lol.. thanks, not sure how long it would have taken me think about that.
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 02:05 PM
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struts, koni yellows

springs, maybe splurge on a set of ground controls's weight jacks? the height and spring rate options are nice.

or on the cheaper, a set of moog iroc replacements springs, trimmed down. (they make the car sit high)
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Old Aug 1, 2010 | 07:20 PM
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ok..since im a real tight budget, when you say trimmed down...how many coils?
thanks
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