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Pic request all different suspension combinations

kscontourkid

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as it says im looking to find as many pics "all together" of different suspensions. this deciding thing sucks! after doing some research id like to see some of them side by side. if you can straight on side views are proffered and if you could give the spring and strut combo below the pic that would help too :D

thank you
 
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Thats the full BAT kit. Bat struts and Bat springs. They definitely have the softest ride while still providing excellent firmness and looks. I've been in cars with other suspensions and I definitely like the BAT setup over everything else. Looks alone shouldn't sell you on a suspension.
 
that is part of why im asking. i am torn between eibachs and the BAT full kit. i can get eibachs for $200 + struts. and the BAT kit springs are 219. i wanted to know if the BAT or the Eibachs looked better...
 
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I have to agree with dairdevyld. Eibachs is a little stiff. My have my front perch lower almost all the way, rear 2/3. I think is really bumpy when I drive on the freeway.
 
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Eibachs is a little stiff.

I found the ride in my Mystique with Eibach springs and ST200 struts to be very good. Both with 17" wheels and the stock 15's.

The car was very well balanced and had very little brake dive and body roll. Still had some under hard braking/cornering but it felt very well balanced.
 
I found the ride in my Mystique with Eibach springs and ST200 struts to be very good. Both with 17" wheels and the stock 15's.

The car was very well balanced and had very little brake dive and body roll. Still had some under hard braking/cornering but it felt very well balanced.


so from a scale of (bumpy) 1-10 (smooth). What would you rate of how smooth it is? I would rate mine like a 6
 
Full Koni Sport kit.
I use to have a Full BAT kit and i loved it..the koni kit can be alittle stiffer but you are able to adjust the struts so the ride can be softer or harder..Im not complaining really with the koni kit..Bit pricey tho

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H&R Springs / SVT Struts

H&R Springs / SVT Struts

18x7.5" ADR Demonya's

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16x6" SVT E1's

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Glad i took these now. you can see from several different angles what the drop looks like, and the clearance.

H&R Springs / SVT
 
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Eibach on Svt struts

I like the eibach springs because they ride really nice and handle really well too, plus they dont lower the car too much if its a year round car.
 
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Full BAT kit with a lot of miles (pic above taken a few years ago). With the stock setup, the fender lip-to-ground measurement was at 27" all around; now, after 125K miles with the BAT kit, it is 24 3/4" at the front and 25 3/8" at the rear.
 
so from a scale of (bumpy) 1-10 (smooth). What would you rate of how smooth it is? I would rate mine like a 6

I would probably agree with that, but it's been almost a year since i've had it...

Here is a pic of the Mystique on the Eibachs/ST200's

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Stock, just for reference... Lift kit!
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Ground Control uses the Eibcah Springs maybe that is what he means:shrug:. Shame on you for not whoring your car Tony :laugh:

Never knew that. I always thought the GC springs were made by GC. :eek:

I'll whore when I figure out what pictures to post. :laugh:
 
here is koni/ ground control, front wheel wells removed, ride is a 10/10 on stiff, the konis are on full stiff and the rear spring is on full slam, front is at an inch from full slam. no body roll, and cornering is simply rediculous.

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