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Old 06-18-2006 | 01:57 PM
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I have a 2004 V6 Vert that I would like to lower a couple inches without loosing to much ride comfort. I have heard that H&R lowering springs are nice but their $225.00. I found some American made lowering springs on E-Bay with a LifeTime Gaurantee for about $100.00 from Dynamic Racing Products. Any suggestions. Oh by the way, the car has 18" Bullitt wheels with 255/40/18 tires. Looks awsome, but needs to be lowered a few inches. Please help with any advice you can. Thank you. Drive-On
 
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Old 06-18-2006 | 02:25 PM
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To me you get what you paid for.You could go with some no name spring's from EBay or get the proven H&R's for the win!!
 
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Old 06-18-2006 | 04:14 PM
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Thanks, I'm sure your right. For a small price difference it's not worth the risk. Do you have any photos of your car I can view to see how much the H&R's lowered it? Drive-On
 
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Old 06-18-2006 | 04:38 PM
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Pic's oh yes I have pic's LOL.......




 
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Old 06-18-2006 | 04:54 PM
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Hello Lance03. Thanks for the great photos. Your car looks sweet.
One last question. Did you need to install Caster/Camber plates?
Thanks again for your help. Drive-On
 
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Old 06-18-2006 | 05:56 PM
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No I did'nt.Been on for over 2 years and still rides and drives perfect.
 
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Old 06-20-2006 | 08:21 PM
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yeah man H&R's on the 6bangers are the same, I got pix of my 03 V6... just go with the H&R they're a lil more, but in the long run they will save you, and it's SUCH a great ride... as for CC plates, yea u should get them, but they're not absolutely necessary, so if you need like a month to save up again for them, "cuz install rates on springs is high as ****" u'll be fine...

 
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Old 06-20-2006 | 08:28 PM
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heres another closer up, (Don't ask why her jeans r wet lol, hose + summer = fun)

Hope ur pursuaded...
 
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Old 07-04-2006 | 10:57 PM
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grimmz...i wanted to know why her jeans are still on?

ahh...but yea i just ordered H&R's for my six gun!

is there any manual that is just for sixers on how to install springs?
 
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Old 07-05-2006 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by TClark22
grimmz...i wanted to know why her jeans are still on?

ahh...but yea i just ordered H&R's for my six gun!

is there any manual that is just for sixers on how to install springs?
It's the same as doing the GT.
 
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Old 07-05-2006 | 10:07 AM
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Don't forget the shocks and struts. The H&R's are going to kill those stockers...
 
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Old 07-05-2006 | 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by cuban3jumper
Don't forget the shocks and struts. The H&R's are going to kill those stockers...
you dont exactly need them...
 
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Old 07-05-2006 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by cuban3jumper
Don't forget the shocks and struts. The H&R's are going to kill those stockers...
r a new set of shocks & struts absolutely necessary when putting h&r springs on? if so, which ones would u suggest for a 04 sixer?
 
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Old 07-05-2006 | 05:15 PM
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thats a split school of thought and also depends on how many miles your stockers already have on them. But springs will wear out the stock shocks and struts quicker.
 
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Old 07-05-2006 | 07:41 PM
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determined...dont worry about the shock and struts now...considering your car like mine is an 04 sixer...so shocks and struts are pretty damn new!
 
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Old 07-09-2006 | 02:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Grimmz
heres another closer up, (Don't ask why her jeans r wet lol, hose + summer = fun)

Hope ur pursuaded...
Oooohh shes cute
 
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Old 07-09-2006 | 03:56 PM
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woh its milos...havnt seen u round here much
 
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Old 07-09-2006 | 04:13 PM
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Originally Posted by determined
r a new set of shocks & struts absolutely necessary when putting h&r springs on? if so, which ones would u suggest for a 04 sixer?
I'm still running the stockers with no problem's!!
 
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Old 07-09-2006 | 11:01 PM
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Well prom, graduation, graduation parties.. two tickets in less than 30 days.. you know, I'm getting around.
 
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Old 07-09-2006 | 11:02 PM
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And those are eibach pro's, works well with the stocks and the low-pros.
 
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Old 07-09-2006 | 11:23 PM
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i see the car is still look good

i just ordered H&R's so hopefully i will be lower than u!
 
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Old 07-10-2006 | 08:15 AM
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Hey man I gotta take care of my father's bank loan, **** right? =P Don't go much lower than what I have, either of you, they're good springs but if you got bumpy roads... not worth it.
 
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Old 07-24-2006 | 05:13 PM
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Default hey milos

You seem to have a saleen kit on how much did u lower that bad boy? I have a kit on my car and i havent lowered it at all and i still seem to hit bumps and things of that nature. Get back at me! Thanks
 
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Old 08-05-2006 | 05:07 PM
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where can ya pick up a saleen kit at? and what's an avg price on them?
 
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Old 08-05-2006 | 07:29 PM
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which do you guys think are better... eibach or H&R for my 2005 v6?
 
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Old 08-05-2006 | 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MattyP083
which do you guys think are better... eibach or H&R for my 2005 v6?
Which ever you can get the best deal on. lol. Both very good springs with very good reputations. Can't speak for the 05.. but im very pleased with the Eibachs on my 02.

 
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