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I'm thinking about replacing my front springs with V8 takeoffs from SLP. Any opinions on that or is there going to be any problem as far as handling goes or will it sit too high?
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From what I understand, your front end will be raised a little bit if you go with V8 springs, because our V6 isn't as heavy as the V8.<a href=\"http://pics.projectpredator.com/thumbnails.php?album=16\" target=\"_blank\">2003 Zinc Yellow Mustang GT</a> 1 of 701<br />ET : TBD<br />But our shenanigans are cheeky and fun! Yeah, and his shenanigans are cruel and tragic. Which... makes t -
Your front will be slightly higher than stock, but it will work/fit fine if thats what you want to do.
My question is, why do you just want more springrate?
[ August 18, 2003: Message edited by: Dominic ]</p>2002 5-spd NBM Camaro
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i want to do this since i have 255's in front and when i turn my wheels there is hardly any sidewall gap :DNew:04 GMC Sierra 1500 RCLB 4x4 5.3 GU80 3.73\'s.<br />Truck pics<br />Mods<br />Go fast: Panel K&N filter and soon SS truck catback.<br />Appearance: Stull Billet grill,Weston Chrome step tubes,Rhino Chrome hitch step,ARE painted fiberglass cover,Silver star lighting.Comment
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Wouldn't the V8 springs reduce frontend dive under braking? The difference between a 3800 and an LS1 is in the neighborhood of 100 lbs. will it make that much of a difference. I'm thinking about installing them since I will be replacing my shocks with the SLP take-offs this weekend. Or is it just a waste time and $$$$??1999 Camaro Hugger Orange 3800 A4 <p>Mods-SLP SS exhaust, K&N, SLP STB, SLP SFCS, 1LE Sway Bars(32/19), 99 C5 Wheels on 255/45ZR17\'s-17\'s on all corners...Non-Y87Comment
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I would guess (I'm not an expert and this is a close call) that there would be a small improvement to your handling. The bigger front springs match the large 19mm rear bar better. They will provide some additional roll control.
Since you already have V8 rear springs on your car (they are the same on V8s and 98+ V6s) and 32/19 bars, this strikes me as a better balanced suspension package than keeping the soft V6 front springs.
Whatever you do, let us know how it all works out. Handling, ride, and car appearance (height).
[ August 19, 2003: Message edited by: V6Bob ]</p>2000 Firebird convert, chameleon/tan, M5, Y87, TCS, BMR tower brace and panhard, KBDD sfcs, 245/50-16 GSCsComment
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V6 Bob,
Thanks for your help! I'll keep you posted1999 Camaro Hugger Orange 3800 A4 <p>Mods-SLP SS exhaust, K&N, SLP STB, SLP SFCS, 1LE Sway Bars(32/19), 99 C5 Wheels on 255/45ZR17\'s-17\'s on all corners...Non-Y87Comment
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