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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 04:05 AM
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Had a great day today installing my performance plus kit in my rear end. It took me 4 years of the car sitting to finally get the rear apart and back together, because of buying a house, getting engaged, etc,etc. Now that I have it moving forward again I am excited to move to the front suspension and then the steering and motor . I will not make the mistake of forgetting her again.
I enjoy the research, deconstruction, and reconstruction almost as much as I enjoy cruising in her. That is the thing about these cars, it is the joy and pride of driving this beautiful thing that you revived...what is more rewarding?
I am recent to the forum and have learned alot from the archives and recent threads. I look forward to loging in every day.
Any sugestions other than the VBP fronyt mono spring? Coilovers I have heard are ok but I am looking for ease of install, so any input would be apreciated.

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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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show pics of the rear! we are a visual group here
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 11:37 AM
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Have any pics of the girlfriend?
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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i know you said other than the VB&P front mono spring but i have to say after changing suspensions on many different types of vehicles the VB&P has got to be the easiest to install and the best all around so far.
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Originally Posted by LIQUIDDRAGON
i know you said other than the VB&P front mono spring but i have to say after changing suspensions on many different types of vehicles the VB&P has got to be the easiest to install and the best all around so far.
what shocks did u use w/yours? for rite now i'll be using my KYB's. not putting mine on for a couple months got some powder coating to do on my suspension parts first. i also bought the upper tubular Aarms. a buddy is using the bilsteins w/his monospring and his rides over the bumps like a dream.
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Old Feb 26, 2006 | 04:33 PM
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im running my KYB GR-2's and love them!
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im running my KYB GR-2's and love them!
KOOL, thats what i've got
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Have any pics of the girlfriend?
I made this mistake before. It's fiance now. Plus she elbowed me in the ribs!
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Originally Posted by rosslato
what shocks did u use w/yours? for rite now i'll be using my KYB's. not putting mine on for a couple months got some powder coating to do on my suspension parts first. i also bought the upper tubular Aarms. a buddy is using the bilsteins w/his monospring and his rides over the bumps like a dream.
I used the bilstien that came with the kit I have yet to seehow they handle, but glad to hear your buddy likes em. I will post some pics as soon as I can scan em and figure how to post them
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Here is a link for some pics, I hope this works since I have never tried it http://community.webshots.com/album/548069963Ipijgz

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