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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 03:06 PM
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what are some good springs to buy for my 88 se I am looking for a good handling spring and a .75 - 1.25 drop .any one happy with their after market springs ?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 03:22 PM
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wow someone from indiana thats on here beside me!!!
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 04:45 PM
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I have the same question as chrispapas. only i was looking for about a 2 inch drop for my 87' se? i was thinking intrax anything about 2inch for a reasonanle price?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 05:26 PM
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what part of In are you in tIIforever
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 05:33 PM
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with the 2" drop u might have camber problems.....u might want to look into gettin camber kit along with the springs....either do a search or someone esle can post up for im not a 100% sure of it.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 05:35 PM
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B&G Lowering Springs are sweet and oftern overlooked make when It comes to performance springs. This company has been around from the beginning of auto time. They will lower your ride 1.25 Inches. I've had them for 3yrs now and have no complaints except whn I go over pot holes or railroad tracks.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 05:44 PM
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Originally posted by silverrotor
B&G Lowering Springs are sweet and oftern overlooked make when It comes to performance springs. This company has been around from the beginning of auto time. They will lower your ride 1.25 Inches. I've had them for 3yrs now and have no complaints except whn I go over pot holes or railroad tracks.
Any camber problems with that drop? Did you put aftermarket shocks/struts in with them?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 05:47 PM
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silverrotor can you post a pic of your rx with the 1.25 drop?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 06:35 PM
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B&G Lowering Springs are sweet and oftern overlooked make when It comes to performance springs. This company has been around from the beginning of auto time. They will lower your ride 1.25 Inches. I've had them for 3yrs now and have no complaints except whn I go over pot holes or railroad tracks.
Just In case you wanted to know. http://www.b-gsuspension.com/
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 06:39 PM
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Any camber problems with that drop? Did you put aftermarket shocks/struts in with them?
After I Installed them, It wasn't until after 2 weeks I got a 4 wheel alignment (so the suspension could "settle In"). I do notice a slight negative camber but not much. Not really noticible to the eye but mine. Handling was Improved significantly with this mod.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 06:41 PM
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silverrotor can you post a pic of your rx with the 1.25 drop?
Not the bet pic I have. [IMG]file:///C:/WINDOWS/DESKTOP/Tony's%20Rex.jpg[/IMG]

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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 07:35 PM
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so did you put aftermarket shocks/struts in with them?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 07:50 PM
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Not the bet pic I have. [IMG]file:///C:/WINDOWS/DESKTOP/Tony's%20Rex.jpg[/IMG]

Courtesy of our Niagra meet.
You need to upload the pic in the Test Area 51 forum. We cant see it.

PS thanks for the heads up on B&G.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:00 PM
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You need to upload the pic in the Test Area 51 forum. We cant see it.

PS thanks for the heads up on B&G.
Thanks for the tip.

[IMG]file:///C:/WINDOWS/DESKTOP/Tony's%20Rex.jpg[/IMG]

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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:14 PM
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Still no pic man. Just an X. Is it on your hard drive or on a website?
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:20 PM
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email me the pic, ill post it. tonyf18m@aol.com
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:25 PM
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Still no pic man. Just an X. Is it on your hard drive or on a website?
Freaken hard drive. I went to area 51 unloaded the pic, right clicked the pic, went to properties copied and transfered It here. Shows up fine on my screen.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:26 PM
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The intrax springs are cheap and work great. $240, 1.6" drop. Ive had no problems with mine. Good product for a poor man!
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:29 PM
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email me the pic, ill post it. tonyf18m@aol.com
I sent you the pic. I hope It works.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:39 PM
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You didnt attach it to the email either. Right above the submit reply button is a "browse" button for attaching files. Click it then select your picture. Thats how you upload it.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:46 PM
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Shoot me In the foot If this doesn't work.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:52 PM
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Ok man make a post. Then before you post it look down where it says "attach file" and hit the white "browse" button. Look through your computer(wherever you have the pic exactly I don't know) and find the pic. Click on the name of it and attach it and then make the post.
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::gets out gun::

Just Kidding.

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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:54 PM
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Ok man make a post. Then before you post it look down where it says "attach file" and hit the white "browse" button. Look through your computer(wherever you have the pic exactly I don't know) and find the pic. Click on the name of it and attach it and then make the post.
I'll do It next time, thanks.
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Old Oct 1, 2002 | 11:57 PM
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Just Kidding.

Thanks bro.
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