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n00b questions.... #513380 01/03/03 09:48 PM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 36 Linden, NJ K Kobalt OP New CEG\'er
OP Kobalt New CEG\'er K Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 36 Linden, NJ	I have some novice contour suspension questions: 1. I would like to improve my handling without having to spend tons of $. Suggestions? 2. I would like to lower my car 1 - 2" without spending tons of $. Can these two go together, or is it one or the other? What is the best "bang for the buck" action I can take? Thanx! Kobalt 98.5 Contour SE Duratec/ATX

Re: n00b questions.... #513381 01/03/03 10:29 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 3,867 Wichita, KS R RogerB_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
RogerB_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 3,867 Wichita, KS	Doing the job right and safely, and meeting both of your goals, is going to take, IMHO, about $600 at the very least, plus the cost of an alignment. BAT kit, or Spax kit from BAT. Go to BAT's page to download their catalog. Function before fashion. '96 Contour SE "Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998

Re: n00b questions.... #513382 01/03/03 10:33 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 3,867 Wichita, KS R RogerB_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
RogerB_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 3,867 Wichita, KS	Or, couple the Roush springs with the BAT or Spax struts. (1-800-59ROUSH). Roush springs are for the Cougar, but will fit our cars. Some guys are putting the Roush with the ST200 struts, and while this is a very inexpensive option (if still available), the ST200 struts are much like the stock SVT struts, and I don't recommend this combo for longevity past 30,000 miles. Otherwise, Roush springs, 120 shipped. ST200 struts, ummm, $120 for all 4, IIRC. Tempting. Function before fashion. '96 Contour SE "Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998

Re: n00b questions.... #513383 01/04/03 06:50 AM
Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 36 Linden, NJ K Kobalt OP New CEG\'er
OP Kobalt New CEG\'er K Joined: Oct 2002 Posts: 36 Linden, NJ	Roger, what kind of drop can I expect with Roush springs on my SE Tour? Kobalt 98.5 Contour SE Duratec/ATX

Re: n00b questions.... #513384 01/04/03 08:17 AM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 8,301 Bernalillo, NM C CRZYDRVR_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er
CRZYDRVR_dup1 Addicted CEG\'er C Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 8,301 Bernalillo, NM	1.5 inches. I got 1.25", but Im not comlaining -Ken V. 1998.5 SE Praire Tan Zetec ATX psycho_bass@hotmail.com Roush springs Roush rear sway bar BAT struts 17" Millie Miglia HT3 and a ton of subtle asthetic mods

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