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I have a 99se and i want to lower it. I was wondering if yall could tel me what i should buy and what i need to get. I dont know much about suspension. Help....Thanks to anyone who does..
Tony
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*BFGoodrich P195/65R14
*Pioneer 3100 Cd player
*Pioneer 6'x8' 3-ways
*2 12' Super Blue Subs
*Pyramid 400 Watt Amp
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*Magnaflow Exhaust #14822
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you can talk to a guy name Corey around here. He can get great deals on konis and eibachs, IIRC. There is also the BAT kit, which I have and I love it! Nice even drop all the way around adn handling is great. The Koni/Eibach combo is popular around here also. One quick tip, if you get lowering springs PLEASE get new struts when you get the springs. The stock ones don't hold up very well. Also, try the search feature in the top right corner of your screen. Search the Suspension forum for "springs" "lowering springs" or for any of the prducts I listed and you'll get gobs of results. Good luck!  -neal
99 SVT...modified
96 GL....the beater
"I live my life a quarter mile at a time. For those 14 to 15 seconds, 16 if I get tire spin, or get a bad jump, or possibly if I have a friend in the car, I'm free."
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My belief is that the BAT kit is the best bang for the buck. Remember that your going to pay 200-300 for install! The BAT kit has everything you need in it which is the springs and struts. If you don't do the struts now, you will end up paying double for install when the stockers fail!
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Alright guys thinks for the help. I think that BAT kit seems pretty cool for me, cause i was thinking that i had to get new struts as well. Money is not really a matter at $200-300, but my dad makes it that way. Any one have pics of there BATs on? Thanks again.
Tony
1999 Contour SE 2.0L VCT
Mods:
*BFGoodrich P195/65R14
*Pioneer 3100 Cd player
*Pioneer 6'x8' 3-ways
*2 12' Super Blue Subs
*Pyramid 400 Watt Amp
*Yellow Fog Lights
*Magnaflow Exhaust #14822
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Originally posted by skid123: you can talk to a guy name Corey around here. He can get great deals on konis and eibachs, IIRC.
There is also the BAT kit, which I have and I love it! Nice even drop all the way around adn handling is great.
The Koni/Eibach combo is popular around here also.
One quick tip, if you get lowering springs PLEASE get new struts when you get the springs. The stock ones don't hold up very well.
Also, try the search feature in the top right corner of your screen. Search the Suspension forum for "springs" "lowering springs" or for any of the prducts I listed and you'll get gobs of results.
Good luck!
-nealexactly what neal said  if you need some price quotes let me know, i cant quote it all except the bat kit
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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This is Jess's Car of the Cap CEG. He has the BAT Kit!
[img]http://www.capitolceg.org/members/andyw/Jess's%20Car.jpg[/img]
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Originally posted by Corey: Originally posted by skid123:
[b]you can talk to a guy name Corey around here. He can get great deals on konis and eibachs, IIRC.
-neal
if you need some price quotes let me know, i cant quote it all except the bat kit [/b]yeh, you're always whoring all the good deals you can get...so whats another plug eh? :rolleyes: :p -neal
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96 GL....the beater
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everyone has to know im a whore 
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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I personally like my H&Rs but its all you. But im switching to GCs because i just love knowing thati can adjust my ride whenever i want. But thats a choice i leave up to you.
Me: Konis and Ground Control Adjustable coilovers.
You: ?
'95 Tour LX ZETEC MTX TOO MANY MODS TO LIST ANYMORE!! http://www.geocities.com/marine113 Best mod ever to my tour: A Beautiful passenger seat filler, that is my Beautiful Girl!!
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How much are those Konis and the GCs?
And will all of this stuff be ok with 14s for now? Or will that do damage? Im not sure when i will be getting some 17s.
Tony
1999 Contour SE 2.0L VCT
Mods:
*BFGoodrich P195/65R14
*Pioneer 3100 Cd player
*Pioneer 6'x8' 3-ways
*2 12' Super Blue Subs
*Pyramid 400 Watt Amp
*Yellow Fog Lights
*Magnaflow Exhaust #14822
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