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brianryan8 01-24-2012 07:27 PM

Best suspension drop for less than $1k??
 
Hey guys. I'm looking for an inexpensive way to drop my car without loosing performance and smooth ride.

I was looking into the swift springs or BC Coilovers. Any suggestions?

m4a1mustang 01-24-2012 07:28 PM

Swifts are very popular and match pretty well with the stock dampers.

onzedge 01-24-2012 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang (Post 1507376)
Swifts are very popular and match pretty well with the stock dampers.

:iagree: They are the way to go.

GaleForce 01-24-2012 08:02 PM

+1 Swifts FTW

kenchan 01-24-2012 08:32 PM

yah, swifts + rear arms seems to be a popular choice.

maybe throw in a set of whiteline swaybars too.

GaleForce 01-24-2012 08:45 PM

Yeah, forgot about the Whitelines... Do it!!!!!

370SteeZ 01-24-2012 09:19 PM

H&R :ughdance:

Srenity 01-24-2012 09:42 PM

Swift + Sways + Camber Arms all for under $1K. That is going to give you a really good street/light track setup. Add the Koni's later on when if you want to up the trackability.

Chaddrift 01-24-2012 10:23 PM

Honestly megan springs go the lowest, the ride is very comfortable and responsive, for 160 dollars they settled at 1.75 front/ rear. Love them

Waiz 01-24-2012 10:25 PM

Can't go wrong with Swifts or Eibach Pro-kit

brianryan8 01-24-2012 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1507576)
yah, swifts + rear arms seems to be a popular choice.

maybe throw in a set of whiteline swaybars too.

What is a rear arm? Is that a sway bar? I thought my 370 already has in the back?

Waiz 01-24-2012 10:31 PM

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Originally Posted by brianryan8 (Post 1507777)
What is a rear arm? Is that a sway bar? I thought my 370 already has in the back?

Camber kit not sway bar

edub370 01-24-2012 10:46 PM

swifts for me

brianryan8 01-24-2012 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1507576)
yah, swifts + rear arms seems to be a popular choice.

maybe throw in a set of whiteline swaybars too.

What is a rear arm? Is that a sway bar? I thought my 370 already has in the back?

onzedge 01-24-2012 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by brianryan8 (Post 1507813)
What is a rear arm? Is that a sway bar? I thought my 370 already has in the back?

It refers to replacing the stock rear camber arms with aftermarket ones. Typically, the stock arms do not provide enough camber adjustment with shorter springs in place. SPC makes decent arms that easily accomplish this objective.

GaleForce 01-25-2012 08:26 AM

I was able to get an alignment more geared towards performance without the rear arms. But if you want to get back to stock alignment specs then you might need those arms, although some guys are getting very close to stock specs without them...

m4a1mustang 01-25-2012 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by GaleForce (Post 1508116)
I was able to get an alignment more geared towards performance without the rear arms. But if you want to get back to stock alignment specs then you might need those arms, although some guys are getting very close to stock specs without them...

It seems to be hit or miss since every car is a little bit different. I would get them regardless just to have that adjustability... and to not have to mess around with ordering, installing, then going back for another alignment if you find you can't get to the spec you want without them.

Mt Tam I am 01-25-2012 08:48 AM

Are not the arms for a drop of more than one inch? Or any drop?

UNKNOWN_370 01-25-2012 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by onzedge (Post 1507832)
It refers to replacing the stock rear camber arms with aftermarket ones. Typically, the stock arms do not provide enough camber adjustment with shorter springs in place. SPC makes decent arms that easily accomplish this objective.

When people talk about SPC camber arms and products. They refer to them as decent. Many say that there isn't a good camber kit out there yet? What do SPC or other companies lack in their kits that make them only decent? Just curious...

kenchan 01-25-2012 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 (Post 1508172)
When people talk about SPC camber arms and products. They refer to them as decent. Many say that there isn't a good camber kit out there yet? What do SPC or other companies lack in their kits that make them only decent? Just curious...

bushings vs ball joint.

on my G35C running prokits + d-specs i have rear stillen camber arms that have ball joints. one can nail the angle and the joint keeps consistent.

kchu221 01-25-2012 11:59 AM

if you need swift springs i can get you a pretty good deal since my friend works for swift!let me know!

vividracing 01-25-2012 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by kenchan (Post 1508497)
bushings vs ball joint.

on my G35C running prokits + d-specs i have rear stillen camber arms that have ball joints. one can nail the angle and the joint keeps consistent.

Not ball joints, heim joints.

Swifts + Camber arms ftw. If you need pricing, PM me.


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