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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 12:11 AM
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Cool thinking about getting a lowering kit

dont kknow if gettiing a lowring kit for my car is a good idea. being that i ina snow season area i am looking for a a good set if its a good idea or if a lift kit is a better choice?
Old Sep 22, 2012 | 01:04 AM
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I was running around Edmomton, in 4 to 8 inches of snow, on FE-5 springs, no problem. Maybe you can bag it and go both ways.
Old Sep 22, 2012 | 01:19 AM
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are bags a smooth ride wht abot hydrolics?
Old Sep 22, 2012 | 01:28 AM
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Dont know but Mr. HHRfreak would, or garage built.

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Old Sep 22, 2012 | 01:46 AM
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i think i just do a lowering kit no air bags
Old Sep 22, 2012 | 01:49 AM
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I have my eye on a set of brand x springs, I tried the pedders but was too low and bouncy. Seems to be ok to type Pedders.
Old Sep 22, 2012 | 01:55 AM
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i have got my eyes on these http://www.andysautosport.com/chevro...s/road_magnet/
Old Sep 22, 2012 | 02:01 AM
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i proly should look into coilovers
Old Sep 22, 2012 | 11:20 AM
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one think no ones looked at is....mix and match front and rears...I think most of the avvailable front springs are probably ok, but the rears are where the problem lies, too many "bouncy" complaints..mabe even doing coil overs in rear only for the better ride and height....just saying
Old Sep 22, 2012 | 11:35 AM
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I went with Canuck Motorsports kit very happy with them , smooth ride not bouncy right stance and no problems in that white stuff!!! plowed thru 8 inches down the driveway no issues!!



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