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Old 10-21-2007, 12:24 PM
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well when I bought it from ajusa it was on sale for 950 shipped...
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Thanks all, Really appreaciate the help!!

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Old 10-21-2007, 12:59 PM
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^^^^^^ awesome
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STaSIS TrackSport 700/800 are too stiff for a daily driver! They're nice on the track though. I've been on them for almost 3 years and am thinking about upgrading to the Motorsports.

However, I don't think you need to upgrade your suspension before chipping. I was APR Stage 1 on stock suspension for about a year. No problems, and that includes track time. If you get more serious about handling though, you'll need coilovers and a rear sway bar.
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Default Re: Simple - StartupRacing GT kits.

Could you provide some info on how much the ride changes compared to stock suspension and regular Vogtland's, specially with regards to bad roads. I'm about to replace all my control arms and it be a great time to replace my suspension also, but the roads were I live are really BAD and the car is my daily driver.
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But then chipping the car hardly calls for a brake upgrade either.
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Been waiting a few years for the Contest Suspension Kit to go on sale and have never seen it.
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Default Eibach Pro Street S Coilovers

Or Vogtlands from Tomasz at Startup Racing or Mike at Pure MS. I can't comment on the Vogtland GTs as I've never driven on them/ridden in a car with them but can recommend the regular Vogtlands as I've done both.


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