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Originally posted by Silversvt:
Interested parties, time to voice your opinion, the list is growing. i guess put me down.....im really not sure but i do have ground controls...so i guess i will need them at some point money is tight for now though (you rarely hear that out of my mouth)  :rolleyes:
www.shox.com Dealer Koni's 135 a piece Eibach's 190 a set KYB's 70 a piece H+R's 225 a set see profile for website, aol name, etc Business:WestEndMobil@yahoo.com Personal:Corey_pimp1@yahoo.com 1998.5 SCSVT ($16000 takes it) 2001 GSXR-1000 1988 Corsica (the beater)
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[wildly waving hand] me me me me me
Mushu's pretty cool too!
98 Black/Blue SVT
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Interest here. More info please. From the earlier pics it lookd like they were a fair bit thicker. Am I correct?
Evan Groenke
1999 Silver Frost SVT #1919
183.9hp 163.7lb/ft tq @ the wheels
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Put me down for a set, pricing obviously matters.
00 Black SVT #1545
Ground Control. Koni. 18" Konig Tantrum. More.
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Yup, the bearings are quite a bit thicker. We also have them shrouded in a custom pressed mounting cup that fits inside the top hats.
I know cost is the issue for everyone, we're not trying to make money here, just cover our costs and make it work.
We tore down and inspected them again today. The bearings are fine thank you very much but they do get contaminated with a lot of dirt up there. With the waterproof grease they were still very well lubricated but I wasn't 100% happy... This might not be an issue for everybody so we're gonna research an optional boot that will act as a dust shield between the GC aluminium upper spring seat and the black Ford top hat. I drive a lot of mileage, my car sees a lot of dirt, salt and grime so I would get that for a couple bucks more. The autocrossers / boulevard cruisers might not need them... Well, going shopping again this week.
Stay tuned!
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98 sliver frost SVT
now w/100,000+
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i might be interested but i don't know what we are talking about?  what are ground controls and what do they do and what are the benefits?
99'Contour SVT #1766 of 2760
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pionner deh-4400 cd/xm head unit
pioneer 4x6 component plates(front)
pioneer 3-way 6x9 (back)
(2)8" Boston Accoustic Rally Series subwoofers
Alpine 3527 amplifier
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*bump* 99SVT1766: The infamous "Ground Controls" are a set of coilover conversion springs and sleeves that can be fitted over any strut with little modification. Check out the pics of my car in my signature, most Contours that you see that low are using them. They come with a flimsy strut top bearing that everybody seems to be breaking. We're looking at offering an upgraded unit that would cure that. You don't need the bearing kit if you're not running the Ground Control kit! 
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silverfrost, you're car is phat....very nice....thanks for the info...... 
99'Contour SVT #1766 of 2760
stock-for now, mods in the making
pionner deh-4400 cd/xm head unit
pioneer 4x6 component plates(front)
pioneer 3-way 6x9 (back)
(2)8" Boston Accoustic Rally Series subwoofers
Alpine 3527 amplifier
MTX RT-XO1A electronic crossover
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anyone know if the leda coilovers have the same problem.. if the bearings will work with ledas put me down.
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