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Old Jan 9, 2003 | 05:06 PM
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Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350
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Eibach Pro-Kit

Anybody here who uses an Eibach Pro-Kit on a Firebird Formula 350 with WS-6 Sport Suspension?
How much does it lower the car,if at all?
I understand that the WS-6 springs are about 1/2 inch shorter than non WS-6.
The Pro-Kit lowers about 1 inch,as they say,so on a WS-6 car the lowering will be only 1/2 inch,right?
Any comments are welcome!
How about the APEX 100-3000 spring kit,any expieriences?
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Old Jan 10, 2003 | 02:09 PM
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 09:51 AM
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Did anyone ever lowered a WS-6 car on this board?
Results?
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 12:56 PM
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Car: 1988 Pontiac Trans-AM
Engine: TPI 350 (5.7L)
Transmission: 700R4
Yes, Mine is a 88 trans, 350, WS6,. Installed the eibach pro kit and KYB
shocks and struts.
The car looks the same. Rides and handles a hell of a lot better. However,
the shocks, struts and springs were worn
out. I got the car new in sept. 1988.

I am happy.
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 01:08 PM
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Car: '92 RS Camaro
Engine: 406ci D1SC SBC
Transmission: TH400
Axle/Gears: 9" W/Truetrac
If you get Eibach springs,get them in Europe where they're made-a hell of a lot cheaper,same goes for Koni stuff which as you probably know are made in your country.
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 01:51 PM
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if i wanted to lower my car i would go with the Eibach Pro-Kit also.
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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Car: '88 Firebird Formula 350
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Axle/Gears: BW 9-bolt L.S.
Thanks,
For Erictheviking: I tried Eibach Germany,they're telling me they can't suply me springs for USA cars.
I have to order them in the States.
How about that?
And yes Koni is Dutch,but after having so many problems with koni on several cars and bikes,leaking,paint coming of etc. I'm not so sure about the quality!
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Old Jan 11, 2003 | 05:16 PM
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I used the pro-kit on my 87 trans am. The car now sits a little lower, maby 1/2 inch or so. The ride is a lot stiffer now but the handeling is 200 % better. If you want to lower youre car and improve handeling, GO GET THESE SPRINGS.
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