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Another happy customer of BAT struts
#394912 06/03/02 09:08 PM
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I just got back from taking my C SVT for a lil drive after installing BAT struts (not springs) and the ride was great. I never knew it could feel this good.

99 Green Contour SVT (still gotta find out the number) 17'' Millie Miglia Cello, 225/45/zr17 Toyo Proxes FZ4's, True Rev, Borla, Amber removed, BAT Struts Soon: PIAA 510 fog lamps
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#394913 06/04/02 01:09 AM
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Hello GSVT, are these teamed to your stock springs? I am looking for a more compliant ride then my 96 SE springs and while I want better handling, I don't want a harsh ride. Which Struts did you get? Please comment on the differences between the two. Thanks Ed
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#394914 06/04/02 01:42 PM
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did the struts lower the ride of your svt at all?

99 Tropic green svt
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Re: Another happy customer of BAT struts
#394915 06/04/02 08:02 PM
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Quote:
Originally posted by 99badsvt:
did the struts lower the ride of your svt at all?
Struts do not lower ride height, springs do.

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#394916 06/04/02 08:13 PM
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Struts do not lower ride height, springs do.
Amen, I'm glad someone else understands the role of springs and shocks in this world.

-Kurt

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#394917 06/05/02 04:25 PM
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Actually, high pressure gas shocks can actually lift you a bit over stock, but I don't know if this happens to us or not, or if the effect goes away after a while.

"Function before fashion."

'96 Contour SE
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#394918 06/05/02 09:39 PM
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I kept my original springs instead of getting the BAT Kit, which includes -25mm lowing springs. The ride quality is sweet. During turn, and feels like an indy car. You don't feel like your in a f-16 making turns, and you need to get your knee pads out. It's just a great feeling, along with a thicker sway bar. Also, you don't feel your self being pushed forward during stops. The car remains more parellel to the ground, instead of dipping

99 Green Contour SVT (still gotta find out the number) 17'' Millie Miglia Cello, 225/45/zr17 Toyo Proxes FZ4's, True Rev, Borla, Amber removed, BAT Struts Soon: PIAA 510 fog lamps

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