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Okay, DON'T want to lower my car...but should ditch stock springs...suggestions?

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Old May 28, 2001 | 01:48 PM
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Okay, DON'T want to lower my car...but should ditch stock springs...suggestions?

I have painfully little ground clearance as it is, and therefore need every little bit of space I can get...but I'm sure my stock springs have had it...perhaps I could swap in some WS6 springs or something - maybe they're the same height as mine stock...what are my options? Thanks...

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Old May 28, 2001 | 04:50 PM
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If I were you, I'd swap in WS6 or IROC springs. These sit a bit lower, but not too much, than RS springs and they're stiffer. I also have a RS and that's what I will do after I get my IROC's brakes and suspension rebuilt. I think these cars sit low enough as it is, and I don't want to scrape everywhere I go either. Guys are always wanting to get rid of these things in the classifieds. Last week, someone had a set of IROC springs and both front and rear swaybars for sale. That was a deal. Just look around. Good luck...

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Old May 28, 2001 | 06:33 PM
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One thing that you could do is buy performance springs. Such as global west or Pro kit. Anything you want. And then buy the polyurethane spacers. This will inturn get rid of the drop. But yet your suspension will be alot stiffer.

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Old May 28, 2001 | 09:28 PM
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Thanks...so stiff springs out of an IROC, WS6 or aftermarket are the way to go...will that make for a stiff ride, or stiff handling? I suspect just stiff handling, 'cause the shocks are in charge of the ride...thanks, I'll look it up!
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Old May 29, 2001 | 01:08 AM
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I am dropping my car 2 inches soon and when i get the OE iroc springs out you can have them,just pay the shipping and they are yours as long as all goes well and i like the ride of the MOOG springs,if not i might switch back,but not likely.

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