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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 03:35 PM
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Default Suspension suggestions... OK people let's see who can solve this problem...

I've just got rid of my 18" wheels because I like the feel of 17" instead.

So far, I have eibach euro springs and stock shocks.

All shocks are working fine, and none need replacing.

I'm looking to lower the front end of my car, because right now, the rear end is a tad bit lower and I don't like it.

Also I'm looking to improve the body roll of my car around corners a bit.

I am a cheapskate and am not interested in buying adjustable coilovers.

So, with that in mind, what would be the cheapest way to remedy the look of the car and the body roll?

Here is one option that seems too brilliant to be true, and probably is, but tell me what you think anyway: buy grooved bilsteins for the front only, which would lower the front end, and leave the back as is. THen buy a neuspeed rear swaybar to take care of body roll and stiffen the rear a bit. Total cost: $140 + $220 + installation... cheap, right? Anything wrong with this setup? If so, give me your suggestions...
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 03:37 PM
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Default And for the record, Carol from Canada says it's 'eh-okay'.....;-)

Thanks Carol. I'm from Vancouver myself
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 04:19 PM
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That seems to be the most cost effective way of doing it
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 05:08 PM
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APR roll control springs help both of these FWIW.
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 07:14 AM
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Default why not get your stock shocks grooved in front?

that way you'll still have matching shocks.
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