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Old May 14, 2003 | 09:48 PM
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Default Coil over shock?
Is anyone running these?Did you have to beef up the mounts?Who makes the best set?(DRP)How does the ride compare to fiberglass springs?
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Old May 14, 2003 | 10:11 PM
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Default Re: Coil over shock? (nopain1984)
There is an article on this subject in the July-2003 issue of Corvette Fever: "10 Tips To Better Handling", page 64.
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Old May 14, 2003 | 10:35 PM
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JUST read it.Doesn't say much.Any one out there have this system? :chevy
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Old May 15, 2003 | 12:47 AM
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I believe zelement has it on one of his, run a search.
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Old May 15, 2003 | 10:28 AM
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great set-up for the track, because it allows quick spring changes and weight jacking, using a wide variety of spring choices; no benefit for the street, as it increases unsprung weight.
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