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Old May 1, 2010 | 10:43 AM
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Idk if you will need one, depending on the amount of drop, I know mine was fine, but if you do have to I believe it is the top bolt you have to adjust
 
Old May 2, 2010 | 05:52 PM
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If you need them, kyb makes em, they go in the top bolt hole

If you install them you wont have to pay for a second alignment when the guy tells you he can't get it into range, if you don't need them you spent a few extra bucks
 
Old May 2, 2010 | 05:57 PM
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Originally Posted by montes my python
If you need them, kyb makes em, they go in the top bolt hole

If you install them you wont have to pay for a second alignment when the guy tells you he can't get it into range, if you don't need them you spent a few extra bucks
Perfect, thanks man
 
Old May 2, 2010 | 08:49 PM
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So glad I found this thread cause I had no idea all that stuff is needed to drop our cars safely. Love this board!
 
Old May 15, 2010 | 05:03 PM
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Hey montes my python. I love the way your MC looks dropped. I have the same exact car but don't like that rear sticks up so high. Is your ride still a comfortable daily driver?
 
Old May 16, 2010 | 08:39 PM
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If it helps.. I just lowered mine and the ride is 10 times better and it handles amazingly! couldnt be happier to get rid of that unwanted fender gap!
 
Old Dec 8, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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Planning on Lowering the front only... There is like a 4 inch gap between my tire and wheel well on the front and a perfect 1.5-2 inch gap for the rear.
What lowering set would lower the front the MOST? Like 2" would be nice! My front sits way high due to the system in the trunk.
The SSC set only lowers 1.1" the zzp is the same.
The Vogtland set at 1.4"
Also i have almost new Sensa-trac struts and mounts and stock springs.
Any way to get lower than that? special struts? Anything?
Thanks.
 

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Old Dec 9, 2010 | 10:38 PM
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I wouldn't do that because you are taking the axles WAY out of alignment. If I were you I would get vogtlands for the front and the special springs for the rear with heavy systems. Just to let you know though those sensa-tracs are not going to like the car being lowered.

Here is a link to where you can get the springs.

http://www.wbodystore.com/grandprix/...ngs-p-304.html

AND

http://www.ajusa.com/details/Vogtlan...ring+Kits&vq=&
 
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 02:55 PM
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THanks for the heads up, but think that my axle is out of alignment in the opposite direction.
i measured and my front sits higher than it used to compared to stock. plus i get a little vibration at the 50-60 mph range.

I figure that lowering t an inch or so would get it to the correct stance and then another inch would get it to match the rear ride height and i could get shorter dogbones to compensate the axle alignment

What problems would the monroe sensa-trac's have with being lowered?

I would be willing to get some kyb's or what ever to make this work.

I just want my front ride height to match my rear height.

I just dont want to raise the rear any if possible. I LOVE the way it sits and looks.
 
Old Dec 10, 2010 | 03:18 PM
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why dont you just use stiffer springs in the rear to compensate for the system
 



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