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GTSLN97
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Hi, I was wondering how to lower my car more? I have Eibach sportlines but its not low enough
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You could go with Air bags or just cut a few coils…..but I would rather go with the air bags.

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I added a tremec 3550 , and a McCleod scattershield and it lowered the front end quite nicely [Big Grin] (stock springs/struts)

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i hear a 351 will lower the front too. try that [Wink]

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Oh yeah..you could also add some hydros…then you can have it lifted, lower, side to side [worship] , up and down, 3 wheel motion [Eek!] , pancake… all at the flip of a switch… [dance]

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quote:
Originally posted by AZTECLX:
Oh yeah..you could also add some hydros…then you can have it lifted, lower, side to side [worship] , up and down, 3 wheel motion [Eek!] , pancake… all at the flip of a switch… [dance]

lol!!! Then you can have the little balls form you windsheild! [Razz] The gold wheels and little sparkly things on the mudflaps! [Eek!]

ROFLMAO!!!!! [Big Grin]

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removing the isolaters lowered mine about 1/2" more in the front. i left the back ones in though. lookes better.

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Originally posted by 00KNIGHTMARE:
removing the isolaters lowered mine about 1/2" more in the front. i left the back ones in though. lookes better.

Your right Scott all you have to do is remove the isolators and it will be low enough for you.

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coilover's rip! I had the griggs on my old car and with a few turns on the sleeve it was as low as I wanted it. Not to mention how it handled!
Its worth the xtra $$$.

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Originally posted by 00KNIGHTMARE:
removing the isolaters lowered mine about 1/2" more in the front. i left the back ones in though. lookes better.

does it make noise with them out?
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I removed the isolaters from the front and covered the coils with duct tape and no noise. and it made my car look nice. lowered the front end for a total of 2 1/2 inches
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You used electrical tape!

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