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SIXJAK · 03-04-2012, 10:41 AM

The SS sits lower. I think this is the way to go my friend. I bought Eibach drop springs which made my V6 ride lower than the stock SS, improved turn in and produced less body roll but rebound or re coil over undulations is degraded and sudden bumps will bottom out the suspension.

TJ91 · 03-04-2012, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by SIXJAK

The SS sits lower. I think this is the way to go my friend. I bought Eibach drop springs which made my V6 ride lower than the stock SS, improved turn in and produced less body roll but rebound or re coil over undulations is degraded and sudden bumps will bottom out the suspension.

Went the eibach way, never looked back. However it will be quite low and OP stated he didnt want too low. SS sits .5" lower then our cars so visually it will make a little differnence, the SS handles much better also going with the struts should make a drastic improvement. Match it with some sways and youll be even happier
Me I wanted the lowered look, so went with Eibachs, the improved handling was a bonus for me

nyrfan · 03-04-2012, 11:11 AM

Thanks everyone. I got the full SS setup, springs, shocks, struts and sway bars, paid $160 for everything (I think I did well on the price).Going to install over the next couple of weeks.

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Mach · 03-04-2012, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by nyrfan

Thanks everyone. I got the full SS setup, springs, shocks, struts and sway bars, paid $145 for everything (I think I did well on the price).Going to install over the next couple of weeks.

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That's a good deal.

Elykson · 03-04-2012, 05:43 PM

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4583877[/URL]]I did the Full FE3 suspension swap, and it was a pretty noticeable difference. The sways are noticeably larger, and my car sits almost 3/4" lower (see Sig). It's a good idea if you can find the parts cheap. I think soon i'll be getting some Pfadt springs to go along with it, so i think it'll be just right.

nyrfan · 03-04-2012, 05:52 PM

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That's a good deal.

Can't_C_Me · 03-04-2012, 06:00 PM

I have the FE3 swap also. Remember that the V6 struts wont fit the SS springs. You have to get the SS struts also. That's what the FE3 swap consist of! But if you at looking for these now just try and fine some from a 2012 as they run the FE4 set up which is improved over the FE3!

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nyrfan · 03-04-2012, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Can't_C_Me

I have the FE3 swap also. Remember that the V6 struts wont fit the SS springs. You have to get the SS struts also. That's what the FE3 swap consist of! But if you at looking for these now just try and fine some from a 2012 as they run the FE4 set up which is improved over the FE3!

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I'm getting the whole set up.

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Fireman_af · 03-04-2012, 06:05 PM

BMR is working a V6 lowering spring. There are some differences in the V6 struts/shocks manufactored throughout 2011 and 2012 that if switched with the SS springs can possible become unseated.

nyrfan · 03-04-2012, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Fireman_af

BMR is working a V6 lowering spring. There are some differences in the V6 struts/shocks manufactored throughout 2011 and 2012 that if switched with the SS springs can possible become unseated.

I've only read about them coming separated of you don't change all the parts and only do pieces, ie just the springs. Ive not seems a problem when a full swap has been done.

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Fireman_af · 03-04-2012, 06:19 PM

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I've only read about them coming separated of you don't change all the parts and only do pieces, ie just the springs. Ive not seems a problem when a full swap has been done.

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Yes, that is what I said. If you keep the v6 struts/shocks depending when manufactured and you swap to ss springs or lowering springs you risk it coming unseated.

I will have to check to see if I have that comment I got from a vendor on here when I was looking for lowering springs.

nyrfan · 03-04-2012, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Fireman_af

Yes, that is what I said. If you keep the v6 struts/shocks depending when manufactured and you swap to ss springs or lowering springs you risk it coming unseated.

I will have to check to see if I have that comment I got from a vendor on here when I was looking for lowering springs.

Sorry I misunderstood what toy were saying Either way I'm not worried as I'm swapping for a full SS setup.

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Fireman_af · 03-04-2012, 06:31 PM

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Sorry I misunderstood what toy were saying Either way I'm not worried as I'm swapping for a full SS setup.

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Yeah thought about doing that too. But im just going to wait for the BMR springs. I first need to get rid of my LS wheels lol.

zogster · 03-04-2012, 08:25 PM

How much would it cost to have the SS setup installed on a V6? I don't have the proper equipment to do an install. Talking labor cost not cost of equipment.

03-04-2012, 10:41 AM	#15
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	The SS sits lower. I think this is the way to go my friend. I bought Eibach drop springs which made my V6 ride lower than the stock SS, improved turn in and produced less body roll but rebound or re coil over undulations is degraded and sudden bumps will bottom out the suspension. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

03-04-2012, 11:11 AM	#17
nyrfan Let's go Rangers! Drives: 13' AGM 2SS/RS L99 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 10,742 View My Garage	Thanks everyone. I got the full SS setup, springs, shocks, struts and sway bars, paid $160 for everything (I think I did well on the price).Going to install over the next couple of weeks. Sent from my 2LT/RS using Tapatalk __________________ Soprano 4/1/00-6/14/11, Gone but NEVER forgotten! FSP tuned: 377/389 Last edited by nyrfan; 03-17-2012 at 12:08 PM.

03-04-2012, 06:00 PM	#21
Can't_C_Me Don't Sleep on My V6 Drives: 2016 C7 1LT Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Oxford, GA Posts: 3,596 View My Garage	I have the FE3 swap also. Remember that the V6 struts wont fit the SS springs. You have to get the SS struts also. That's what the FE3 swap consist of! But if you at looking for these now just try and fine some from a 2012 as they run the FE4 set up which is improved over the FE3! Sent from my iPhone 4s using Tapatalk __________________

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Fireman_af Drives: 2019 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 192	BMR is working a V6 lowering spring. There are some differences in the V6 struts/shocks manufactored throughout 2011 and 2012 that if switched with the SS springs can possible become unseated.

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