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Old 10-14-2012, 10:51 AM   #11
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okay, so i guess I'll just try the sportline I got first then figure out what to do next from there..thanks again for the info's
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okay, so i guess I'll just try the sportline I got first then figure out what to do next from there..thanks again for the info's
What Yr car are thou's sportlines for? '00-'05 or '06-'11?
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year 06'-'11..I am also thinking to make my tires from 205 45 17" to 225 45 17"..will this have a problem with the sport line?
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year 06'-'11..I am also thinking to make my tires from 205 45 17" to 225 45 17"..will this have a problem with the sport line?
A lot will depend on the width and offset of your wheels. But that size tire and the sportline drop could be real iffy.
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The stock shocks wont have proper dampening for the stiffer springs. You'll be bouncing all over the place and your shocks will blow out in a few months.
had mine 2 years and haven't blown one out. but def needs changing.
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On my 2002 SVTF I went with the Eibach Pro system kit with Sportlines. Waiting to be installed for next spring. I currently have the Eibach Pro Kit springs on the car.
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year 06'-'11..I am also thinking to make my tires from 205 45 17" to 225 45 17"..will this have a problem with the sport line?
Whats wrong w/ doing the 215-45x17?
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