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Old Nov 18, 2011 | 06:41 PM
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Gettin kind of bored with the monte lately.. just installed some HID fogs, and picking up some 05 SS 17 inch rims saturday. never owned a lowered car, never even lowered a car. but i know when you do, it usually makes the ride a little more rough, and i love how it rides right now.

is there a kit out there that doesn't affect the ride quality too much?
 
Old Nov 18, 2011 | 07:36 PM
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ZZP offers the HT Motorsports tunable coil/strut package. They start at $1100 and go up from there depending on the strut you choose and whether you want rear sway bar brackets.

http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/...for-Wbody.aspx

I would imagine you could tune it to your ride preference.
 
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I don't think there really is a lowering kit that has a good ride, my gto has a high end kit & rides like crap on rough roads
 
Old Nov 18, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by 03JGMonte
I don't think there really is a lowering kit that has a good ride, my gto has a high end kit & rides like crap on rough roads
But it looks Good..
 
Old Nov 18, 2011 | 09:11 PM
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But it looks Good..
Oh yeah it does lol
 
Old Nov 18, 2011 | 10:30 PM
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would that set up work for the 7th gen? i am looking to replace mine do to my right front and left rear leaking.
 
Old Nov 18, 2011 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by 03SSLE
ZZP offers the HT Motorsports tunable coil/strut package. They start at $1100 and go up from there depending on the strut you choose and whether you want rear sway bar brackets.

http://shop.zzperformance.com/store/...for-Wbody.aspx

I would imagine you could tune it to your ride preference.
The link didn't work for me... Are they integrated? Coil & strut combined? Or are they seperate units?... Do you still need anti-pogo, camber off-set and shortenned dogbones?... Curious... Thanks,
 
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 12:23 AM
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gah, i figured. i just can't give up the smooth ride. oh well.
 
Old Nov 19, 2011 | 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Crusader SS
The link didn't work for me... Are they integrated? Coil & strut combined? Or are they seperate units?... Do you still need anti-pogo, camber off-set and shortenned dogbones?... Curious... Thanks,
Yeah, they redid their site and for some reason the links don't always work when you copy and paste them. Go to their site, select the 3800 platform catalog then the Suspension, Brakes, Handling link. It looks like the kit comes with everything except the shorter dog bones:

•KYB GR2 or AGX struts
•Springs
•Adjuster sleeves & nuts
•Poly spring adaptors
•Roller thrust bearings
•Custom made top plates with poly bushings
•350# front, 275# rear spring rate
•Lighter than standard strut/spring assemblies

Originally Posted by blackbeauty89
gah, i figured. i just can't give up the smooth ride. oh well.
Another option would be to order the kit directly from HT Motorsports:

HT Motorsports

Maybe you could inquire with them about ride quality the same time you call for pricing.
 
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