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Old Sep 10, 2001 | 11:17 PM
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Better handling with springs that lower a little

What springs should I buy that will significantly improve my handling without lowering it too far?

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Old Sep 11, 2001 | 12:46 AM
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Eibach pro-kit. Sportlines are a little stiffer and slightly lower, but handle much better. Make sure you get a good set of shocks too!

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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 08:45 AM
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If you really want it to handle, skip those progressive replacement lowering springs from edelbrock, eibach, and hotchkis. Call up Global West or Guldstrand, and get a real set of linear springs. I have GW S-9 street springs in mine (650 lb.). I can't believe how much better it handles, and how much more predictable the same bumps are every day as opposed to the stock springs hitting bumps differently all the time. You'll need a good set of struts with linear springs. I have KYB GR2's, and they're working well for now but I doubt they'll last long, then I'll go with Bilstein or Koni.

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Old Sep 23, 2001 | 06:58 PM
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I have been looking to get some linear spring for a while because someone told me they are a little better for handling and autocross which I want to get into. And since it seems my springs are sagging I should get new ones. How are they on the street for eveyday use alittle harsher? How much did you pay?
Also Are they stock height or lower?
just looked there 1 inch drop. What do you have in the rear? s-39's?
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