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HELP me choose suspension combo with TT setup

Old Jan 25, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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Question HELP me choose suspension combo with TT setup

I'm currently on stock suspension and scrap my front bumper everywhere. I noticed that my front end dropped because of the added weight of the TT setup. I also have a body kit that makes my front even lower.

Now I need a suspension setup that will drop the rear about an inch and VERY minimal drop (if any) in the front.

I have hotchkis springs sitting in my room for 3 months now.

here are a couple of pics of my car!



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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 01:23 PM
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a set of Tein Basics would do it, and not be that expensive either
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 01:33 PM
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Z1, since you have a good experience with suspension I'd like to take your advice. I already have hotchkis springs do you think adding a set of shocks would be good for me? and which brand do you suggest?
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 01:36 PM
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Actually I don't think we've used the Hotchkis springs with aftermarket shocks yet
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 04:40 PM
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I guess it doesnt really help you with your problem, but part of the reason you're scraping isn't because you're too low, but rather that the Veilside front you're sporting sticks out so far in front of the wheels. You need a set of coilovers and a lot of patience when going up driveways and over speedbumps. But frankly buddy you are always going to scrape that bumper at least a little.

But hey, at least your car looks great
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Old Jan 26, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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get a piece of aluminum cut to protect the front. Itll take the hit. Since you have a long nose kit, itll always scrap, probalby even when stock.
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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thanks...anyone else?
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Old Jan 27, 2007 | 09:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
a set of Tein Basics would do it, and not be that expensive either
Agreed.

But I'll throw out a second choice.

HKS LS+

Adam, can he get the drop ranges he looking for with the LS+
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Old Jan 28, 2007 | 03:32 AM
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not sure to be honest - they only technically list it for the G (it fits the Z too, though rideheight range might be different between the 2 cars, just as springs affect the heights on the 2 cars seperately). Should be able to get him where he needs to be. I run the RS on my own car, and gives a ton of height adjustment both front and rear. I suspect the LS range is similar, if not the same.

Another option is the Bilstein PSS9
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