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Old 04-03-2007, 11:50 AM
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Default Suspension parts are on!

I recently had some suspension parts installed on my car. These included Strano springs, strano front (35mm) and rear (22mm) swaybars, Koni shocks (SA), UMI single adjustable LCA's/PHB and relocation brackets. I think the springs give the car just the right stance. The handling is worlds apart from where it was originally. Everything feels much tighter and the rear just stays planted through the turns (that skittish feeling on uneven pavemant is gone). The ride is a little stiffer now but much better than stock. Definitely worth every penny I spent. Here are some pics.

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Looks good. I am parcel to black.
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looks real good. cant go wrong with the Strano springs
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Great Before and After Pics! I can't wait to order my set!
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Gee, I'd say that looks a little better. Thank you for posting your pics, and what's even better is ought to keep anyone complaining about the color of the springs quiet, since I can't tell on a black car that the springs are white!

But what I appreciate in particular is your taking the time to give a little insight on how the car drives now vs. stock.
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Damn, that looks hella good!!! Those springs give a really good stance. I cant wait until I can order mine as well......
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I always felt that sometimes the cars looked too low with lowering springs on.
The Strano Springs make it look good though!!
Almost makes it worth it to buy lowering springs even though the roads around here SUCK!
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I don't scrape at all on crappy Cleveland roads using Strano springs. I always did with the Eibach Pro kit. FWIW.
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Damn I wish I got these instead of the hotckis it looks bad *** now perfect stance!
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So sell them and buy the Strano springs.
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Yeah!
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I might have 2 I cant believe how bad a stock SS handles actually I figured they would be a little better from the factory. I cant wait to see the difference after I get my new suspension parts on.
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The drop looks great.
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Can you measure the distance from the wheel well to the ground please?
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the more and more of these threads i see, the less i want the H&Rs and more i want Sams...
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Originally Posted by jaguar5822
Can you measure the distance from the wheel well to the ground please?
I did do some measurements right after the installation and all four wheel wells were about 26 5/8" to 26 3/4" from the ground to the top of the wheel well. The drop is exactly what Sam advertises, approx 1.2" to 1.3".
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Originally Posted by SIK02SS
the more and more of these threads i see, the less i want the H&Rs and more i want Sams...
I sell H&R too.... I just don't use them because I feel the rear springs are on the too stiff side.
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Looks good! I bet the car is a handler now! Look out Corvettes!
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Man I need to get off my butt and start saving for a Strano package !!! OP your SS looks awsome..
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nice!!

i have a '00 black SS and it's like looking at my car...minus the orange SS badges.

did you get a four wheel alignment after the suspension work?


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