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I need to do springs and struts now that my new tires and wheels are on. My car looks like an old caddy or lincoln going down the road sometimes! I'm torn between the Konis/Eibachs or going with the BAT kit? I was wondering who was local that could give me a ride on either one? Does anyone near here have BAT? I heard Jess does, is this true? I know Ash is slammed but he has GC's, not interested. Looks great but too low for me! Anyone have Konis/Eibachs I could cruise around in before I make up my mind and pick something up? I will hopefully be ordering suspension this week or next. Thanks peeps! 
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John do you really find it neccesary to wear that thing on your head??? lol
~~~~~~~~TRAVIS~~~~~~~~ Now driving: I MEAN NOT DRIVING---- 1995 Contour SE Maroon, MTX, sunroof w/rain-guard, neons, and audio replaced. Side Markers installed and headlight strobes also now on. *KKM tru-rev - I love it 9mm FMS blue wires SVT Upper SVT exhaust SUPERCHIP² custom ram air Newest mod = f***ed up engine, prolly shot, yeah 
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Hey, I'm in the same boat chknhwk is....and i'm in lancaster
99 Tropic green svt
Custom Stereo
borla cat-back
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John,
I've got the BAT Kit. I'll be at AIS as a spectator, so if you and/or 99badsvt want to come down and check the suspension out, your more than welcome to!
EDIT, nevermind John, I just noticed you're running, so I'll see you Saturday! 99badsvt, you decide if your going to AIS?, the last time we spoke you weren't sure.
Jesse
Beltsville, MD
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Cool Jess, thanx a lot, I really appreciate it. Now the question is, does anyone know of anybody w/ konis and eibachs? This performance shop in town (where I got my wheels, guys are super cool) is telling me $115 a piece for Konis. Sounds too good to be true.
Can I put ST200 springs on w/ Konis? I just don't want to drop over an inch. How much better are the Konis vs. ST200 struts? Anyone?
ChickenhawkRacing@hotmail.com
1998: #4415/6535
mods: Sheet metal screws in rear chrome strip
Four wobbly corners
"Hey, do you like apples?"
"Well, yeah."
"Well, I got her number, how do you like them apples?"
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Hey John - A little birdie told me that H&R springs look really good on a black SVT   !!
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Yeah, but don't they drop too much? 
ChickenhawkRacing@hotmail.com
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mods: Sheet metal screws in rear chrome strip
Four wobbly corners
"Hey, do you like apples?"
"Well, yeah."
"Well, I got her number, how do you like them apples?"
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I'd have to say it'll most likely be a 1.5" drop in the end . It's not slammed but it just tightens up the wheel well gap a bit . It's been less than a week and well under 100 miles since install , so we'll see how it turns out . It looks great so far ! Just FYI - acording to my alignment info paper , I now have 1º of negative camber on all 4 corners
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Allen,do you know a GOOD alignment shop?Just had to replace 4 old KDW's with 4 new ones,and there is some very interesting wear patterns on the tyres.Tyres lasted 28,000 miles.Would have gone longer,but the irregular wear was too much for them.
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