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Old 08-09-2005, 06:11 AM
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Still on the fence about but buying new springs! Is it worth $400 to $500 hundred for 3/4 " drop. I might have to file for DIVORCE ( that should include installation fee) remember I do not not want to do this job myself
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Still on the fence about but buying new springs! Is it worth $400 to $500 hundred for 3/4 " drop. I might have to file for DIVORCE ( that should include installation fee) remember I do not not want to do this job myself
If you want a 1" or 1.5" drop, I can set you up with front springs for that. PM me if you want.
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Old 08-11-2005, 05:25 AM
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If you want a 1" or 1.5" drop, I can set you up with front springs for that. PM me if you want.
Still thinking! Are we still talking about $190 for the springs? Whats the best you can do for me !
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Old 08-11-2005, 08:12 AM
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Still thinking! Are we still talking about $190 for the springs? Whats the best you can do for me !
$190 is the best I can do. Any less than that, and its not worth my effort.
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Old 08-12-2005, 01:46 AM
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OK let me ask this .If I buy springs to drop the front 1" , will I need to get a front end alignment and or camber adjustment or both?
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Anytime you take a strut off you need an alignment.
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Anytime you take a strut off you need an alignment.
OK now I need to add another $60 to the cause!
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So now I'm looking at about $550 or so to drop the front end . Is that really worth it
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Old 08-12-2005, 06:28 AM
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Just a question? does anyone know what the drag co is with a lowered SVX? . Stock is .29 right anyone have the #'S on a lowered car
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It would probably be about $200 or so to get them in including an alignment.

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the coefficient of drag is driven largely by the cross sectional area being driven into the flow field...just lowering the car isn't going to significantly change the stock figure. Theoritically at least, just lowering the car may actually make the number go up, as you could induce boundary issues with the road surface that weren't previously there...
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Just a question? does anyone know what the drag co is with a lowered SVX? . Stock is .29 right anyone have the #'S on a lowered car
Won't change much.
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Sorry bout that Maybe I better stop drinking while posting Thanks again
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Sorry bout that Maybe I better stop drinking while posting Thanks again

Just messing with ya! Keep us updated. The $190 for the springs is a heck of a deal. Personally, I'd go all 4 as it will tend to handle a little funky if you go stiffer and lower in the front. I'll bet he can do 4 that will lower the front and keep the rear about where it is at. I've heard nothing but good things about his springs.
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Old 08-12-2005, 06:34 PM
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If i have any quirks abuot the SVX (and beleive I really don't have any )is I always thought the front wheel well opening looked a off to me (meaning a little bit to big I guess?) I'll check into 4 springs but i don't want to lower the rear! I have 18" wheels and I love how the rear looks

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