Im thinking of getting new shocks, struts, and maybe even lowering my monte. I wanna know the best way to go about this without doing anything wrong to the car. My friend says that I shouldnt lower it because the front end of the car tends to hit when going up driveways. any suggestions??thanks

 

 

your front end most likely isn't actually hitting as you think. There is an air reflector a piece of plastic in the front of our cars that usually does some scraping, not actually the front bumper. I usually just try to pull out more sideways than straight on to prevent that.

But I would recommend doing KYB GR2 Struts, and SSC springs, and a set of anti-pogo washers. All found on ZZPerformance.com (under grand prix and then suspension/brake)

 

The only way to go for lowering (as in the best way)

Eibach Springs
http://www.3800performance.com/Merch...roduct_Count=9

KYB-AGX Struts
http://www.3800performance.com/Merch...roduct_Count=0

 

I have a torch red 03 monte carlo. I was thinking 1 inch drop. I would like to keep a budget of around $800, but if its a little more then I can stretch a little. The thing I am most worried about is hitting the front from dips on street or turning onto drive ways. But I also want the handeling performance. I notice if I am turning on a graded interchange/on ramp and there is a bump on it the car tends to seem as though the back end wants to fishtail.

 

p.ss I have the stock chrome 16's that came with it. I do plan on getting black 18's.

 

04 intimidator's way is more expensive but nicer handling and fully adjustable.

my way will be a little cheaper but not as great of handling and not adjustable.

lowering your car is always going to change the way you drive with dips and inclines.

 

id recommend the ssc springs over the eibachs, ive heard better reviews for them. plus the ssc springs from zzp are cheaper

 

x2 for ssc springs. the ssc lower about 1.5". if you can find vogtland springs they suppose to be better i believe they lower about 1.4"

 

Just curious, not really planning to, but do these items also fit the 06-07 Monte's?