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Old Jul 31, 2005 | 05:04 AM
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the ss editon has a sports suspension the ls doesnt and those 20 horse sometimes make alot of diffrences at times how the car is built
and what does this "sport suspension" consist of? How is it different than the LS suspension? I got $50 that says they slapped on some sway bars and called it "sport suspension".
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Eibach does make 1" lowering springs. I just wanted mine lower. I actually picked out the tires and rims first, had them mounted, and measured how much I could lower it.

The rubbing isn't bad, just annoying.
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 03:37 PM
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Someone on here at one time mentioned that there was 2 different "sport" suspensions for the MC. He even listed the order code for them.
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 04:02 PM
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Eibach does make 1" lowering springs. I just wanted mine lower. I actually picked out the tires and rims first, had them mounted, and measured how much I could lower it.

The rubbing isn't bad, just annoying.
How much did you lower yours and what size rims/tires do you have?
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 07:11 PM
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I used the 1 1/2". After about 1000 miles the car settled some, so it is probably close to 1 3/4" to 2" now. I have 8.5" x 17" rims and 255-45 z rated tires. I'm pretty happy with it.
 
Old Aug 2, 2005 | 07:53 PM
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I used the 1 1/2". After about 1000 miles the car settled some, so it is probably close to 1 3/4" to 2" now. I have 8.5" x 17" rims and 255-45 z rated tires. I'm pretty happy with it.
so under what circumstances does the rubbing happen?
 
Old Aug 3, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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Only when someone is in the back seat and I hit a moderate bump, such as a small pothole or RR track at speed, or if no one is in the back seat and it is a pretty good sized bump. I think it rubs on the top inside of the wheelwell. There are no scuff marks on the tire so it's hard to tell exactly where it rubs, but its not enough to damage the tire. I still kinda cringe when it happens, just from the sound of it. I think if there was a slightly different offset on the rims that put it outwards by maybe 1/4" or so it wouldn't happen.
 
Old Aug 8, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Im currently looking into an Intrax Suspension
 
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 03:53 AM
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Im currently looking into an Intrax Suspension
If you insist. I'd suggest Eibach, unless ride quality is low on your list of necessities.
 
Old Aug 9, 2005 | 02:11 PM
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If you insist. I'd suggest Eibach, unless ride quality is low on your list of necessities.
So your saying Intrax is no good..
 



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