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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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I have heard and seen speculation of CTS springs to fit some of our cars, I know my year is not in this, so as the alway try it kinda guy I have some on way to me getting installed thurs. I work at a dealer ship and have chat with the tech on this, they are kinda excited to see this, I have measure cts factory and mine,Looks close........... Also installing new shocks/struts in process PSS These are lowering springs Eibac or how ever you spell it.
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What are springs going to do for you on an L27?

You have a cam? Higher ratio rockers? If not, don't waste your breath.

What'* the spring rate? Open load? Closed load? Bind height? I could care less what they're FROM. It'* a spring.

1. What'* it going to do for you?
2. What are the SPRING specs?

I've been through this. I don't have stock springs. But it took me a long time to get to that point.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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Um, suspension, Bill.
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Thanks for the clarification.

My questions stand even with that.
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Old Sep 4, 2007 | 11:13 PM
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Rats GMPD * still down...

federal-mogul site does not have the CTS on there...

Advance auto only has a Lowering kit for them
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Originally Posted by willwren
Thanks for the clarification.

My questions stand even with that.
I am a fan of a lower setting car, I am doing for two reasons,
1) I need new shocks/struts 171000 on orginals pretty sure
2) I am a fan of lowering cars a bit, and my wheels fit very nice, but need a 1 in gap to be closed more.. No gains to me other then better ride for the new shocks/struts..
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What is the individual coil diameter, 'free' length, and compressed length of the springs? What is their load rating and overall diameter?
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Originally Posted by willwren
What is the individual coil diameter, 'free' length, and compressed length of the springs? What is their load rating and overall diameter?
I do not remember per say, the lower car 1.4 in had rating in KG, I will see if I can get info from my vendor.
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Just incase you didn't know Coil Spring Specialties can make custom springs for you.
It'* about $150/pair for a 2" drop uncoated but I would definitely suggest getting them coated.
Paulnold and I went through them.

If the CTS route dosen't work out you can always go that route.
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Originally Posted by 95naSTA
Just incase you didn't know Coil Spring Specialties can make custom springs for you.
It'* about $150/pair for a 2" drop uncoated but I would definitely suggest getting them coated.
Paulnold and I went through them.

If the CTS route dosen't work out you can always go that route.
I have checked them and was thinking of using them also but at same time wonder about these cts one also if not work out I wiould get some but not 2in, 1 is good for me
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