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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 02:18 PM
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Lowering Springs

Guys-

I'm thinking I'd like to lower my IROC a little...

Right now, I'm pretty sure it's at stock specs, and I think dropping it an inch or so would be nice... what brand is the best bang for the buck?

I don't want to spend alot of money on this, since I'm doing headers, heads (maybe), and a chip right now...

Any guesses on prices?

How much is installation gonna run me?

Thanks

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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 06:16 PM
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Old Feb 28, 2002 | 11:40 PM
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i just installed intrax spring today actually and love them. it lowers the car like 2'' in back and 1.8' in front(VERY LOW) but the handling is amazing. I searched around for a while and they were the cheapest and were like $189 from summit n installed them myself. Was very easy to install if you hae instructions or a manual(took me lik 2 1/2 hours)
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Old Mar 1, 2002 | 11:40 AM
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I've got the Hotchkis 1" lowering springs. Will probably install on my '91 next week. I'll let you know.
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Old Mar 1, 2002 | 02:32 PM
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I Installed the Eibach Pro Kit about 15 months ago. That lowers the car 1" at each corner. I also did shocks at that point. It was super easy and it greatly improved the handling.
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Old Mar 1, 2002 | 09:23 PM
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I like it cg. I just wanted to close that fender gap up a bit. These things have so little ground clearance stock, any lower ride height and you're screwed at everytime. Besides I think the trick is to get the "ride-to-handling ratio" where it suits YOU. And the lower you go from stock the harsher the ride. Don't get me wrong guys, thirdgens look nasty layin' frame (that's why I said "ride" height!) but with many air systems you get the look along with a smooth ride only to lose high speed handling. It's a yin/yang thang!
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Old Mar 1, 2002 | 09:24 PM
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BTW cg, what shocks did you go with?
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