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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 10:24 PM
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I am wanting to go with a set of QA-1's for my car...but , I am wanting to go with a set to be able to remove the large flat mono spring that runs from side to side...am I on the right track to be able to do this...Or can someone please point me in the right direction on how and what I will have to get and buy to do this....I want to be able to lower my car and still be able to have great adjustment....I know there is a coil over kit to do this....or is there another way...maybe I am just wacked out....
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 10:28 PM
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I have Callaway Coil overs on my C4 - they eliminate the transverse springs
www.callawaycars.com
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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I have the DRM Extra Grip kit on my car. Transverse springs are leaning in the corner of the garage...
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 10:32 PM
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Mine are from DRM. No transverse springs
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 10:51 PM
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What am I looking at $$$$$$ wise to get them....and are they a bolt on at home with no welding or anything like that....?

Is there a website I can go to look at these?
Thanks guys for the quick response...
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Old Aug 3, 2004 | 11:02 PM
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DRM make them for $1595. Ouch...

1988 is that odd year

On my 89

The front:
I moved the sway bar up an inch and widen the shock towers about 3/16 of an inch

Rear:
Reversed the lower control dog bone bolt around
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Old Aug 4, 2004 | 12:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Coupe89
The front:
I moved the sway bar up an inch and widen the shock towers about 3/16 of an inch

Rear:
Reversed the lower control dog bone bolt around
Did your kit come with instructions on the modifications necessary, or is it just obvious once you try and mount them?

Ron
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DRM make them for $1595. Ouch...
Ouuuuuuch!!!! I was thinkin' about those myself, but not at that price!
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I did get any instructions. I did all my research on this forum.

The price is hi for a 88 since its a unique year.

for the 89-96 DRM has then for $995 I'm sure you can get the QA1's buy the front first then the rear. I got a bargin from someone off the forum.
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apollo,

i installed exactly what you want to do...

visit my website or email me i'll be happy to share...

Mo
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