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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 02:37 AM
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Hey Guys I am looking replacing the front springs when I have some other major work done. My sway bars are stock, however much of the car has VBP suspension and I have Wilwoods. I reckon I will go with a set from Vette Brakes 550 lbs ... sound about right for a mildly moded cars?

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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 08:24 AM
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You'll lower the front ~1" and gain a nice firmer ride. Good choice IMHO.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 08:47 AM
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I don't know the diameter of your stock front sway bar, but the VBP 550 are the equivalent to the springs in the F-41/Gymkhana package. The Gymkhana sway bar is 1 1/8" diameter. I recommend you upgrade your front sway bar if the stock bar is smaller.
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by carbster09
Hey Guys I am looking replacing the front springs when I have some other major work done. My sway bars are stock, however much of the car has VBP suspension and I have Wilwoods. I reckon I will go with a set from Vette Brakes 550 lbs ... sound about right for a mildly moded cars?

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You should say what "VBP suspension" it has or at least state the rear spring!
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Old Aug 21, 2009 | 02:57 PM
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Good choice .
I have them.
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Old Aug 22, 2009 | 05:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Ganey
You should say what "VBP suspension" it has or at least state the rear spring!


This has a lot to do with whether or not you're making the right selection...


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