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wbdinger · 12-29-2009, 06:26 PM

On a limited budget here and was wondering what others opinions were on -
1)- Lt headers with X-pipe
or
2)-eibach kit 1" lower w/swaybars and sub frame connector.
I can afford to do only 1

Ordering CGM 2SS/RS Jan 10/10

TommyTSquared · 12-29-2009, 07:04 PM

Lowering it would seem to cause more problems given your area this time of year... I'd go with sound.

tjbusa · 12-29-2009, 07:08 PM

headers

Kurt_OH · 12-29-2009, 07:32 PM

It already has plenty of power. Get something functional: better handling. Do the suspension upgrade.

fredbo · 12-29-2009, 09:12 PM

i got the same problem

stratman2SSRS · 12-29-2009, 09:15 PM

suspension

sav1 · 12-30-2009, 12:33 AM

easy. headers.

Gunmetal · 12-30-2009, 12:43 AM

Exhaust for sure.

Rickie · 12-30-2009, 10:23 AM

Lower it. It needs to be lowered. You'll love the complements you'll get, and the bonus will be the ride.

The first thing that I'll do when I get mine this coming summer, will be to lower it with the Eibach springs. Tinted windows next, then sound and performance upgrade last.
JMHO

TommyTSquared · 12-30-2009, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rickie

Lower it. It needs to be lowered. You'll love the complements you'll get, and the bonus will be the ride.

The first thing that I'll do when I get mine this coming summer, will be to lower it with the Eibach springs. Tinted windows next, then sound and performance upgrade last.
JMHO

I guess the key question no one has asked yet... When are you planning on doing a mod? Do you want the sound now, or do you want to wait until the snow/ice/crap clears so can lower it without that extra hassle?

Tom Henricks · 12-30-2009, 10:50 AM

Have you looked at Pfadt for the lowering springs?
Great product with flawless results....

caverman · 12-30-2009, 10:58 AM

SS already has decent power....not that it couldn't use more but I would go in the looks direction first.

Lower the car! It should be cheaper than the headers as well. Then start saving for the engine upgrades.

BTW: Have you seen the new Hotchkis frame brace? Do the springs and sway bars first then consider the brace and Pedders bushings.

Just my opinion.

wbdinger · 12-30-2009, 04:26 PM

Yuppers I've seen the brace

and if I go for the lowering kit it will include the subframe brace support, wether I go with Eibach or Pfadt springs and bars. still cheaper than a Good set of headers and cats. soo I'm kinda leaning towards a sleaker lower look

for now, knowing that it will carve up the Canadian rockies like no tommoro

.
Thx to all who responded.

12-29-2009, 06:26 PM	#1
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	Headers or lowering/handling kit? On a limited budget here and was wondering what others opinions were on - 1)- Lt headers with X-pipe or 2)-eibach kit 1" lower w/swaybars and sub frame connector. I can afford to do only 1 Ordering CGM 2SS/RS Jan 10/10

12-29-2009, 07:08 PM	#3
tjbusa Serious Sleeper Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Lexington,SC Posts: 3,129	headers __________________ ************************************* Drive-by Fact of Life: After Monday and Tuesday even the calendar reads... W T F *************************************

12-30-2009, 12:33 AM	#7
sav1 Drives: 2009 Corvette Z06 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: San Diego Posts: 556	easy. headers. __________________ "What Do I Feel When I Kill A Terrorist? A Little Recoil"

12-30-2009, 10:58 AM	#12
caverman Drives: '69 SS Convertible Join Date: May 2009 Location: DFW, TX Posts: 7,111	SS already has decent power....not that it couldn't use more but I would go in the looks direction first. Lower the car! It should be cheaper than the headers as well. Then start saving for the engine upgrades. BTW: Have you seen the new Hotchkis frame brace? Do the springs and sway bars first then consider the brace and Pedders bushings. Just my opinion. __________________ *-2010 Camaro* 2SS \| M6 \| VR w/White Stripes \| 1 3/4" KOOKS - 3" Magnaflow \| LPE 3.91 gears \| ADM tuned \| Halltech w/ADM Scoop \| Spohn/BMR Trailing Arm/Toe Rod \| BC Coilovers\| Pedders FE4 ZL1 swaybars \| Cradle/Diff/Radius Rod bushings \| VMax TB \| Morimoto Projectors \| MGW shifter \| Red Calipers Build Journal

12-30-2009, 04:26 PM	#13
wbdinger Drives: NSMNJW=2010 CGM 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Exshaw Alberta Canada Posts: 1,214	Yuppers I've seen the brace and if I go for the lowering kit it will include the subframe brace support, wether I go with Eibach or Pfadt springs and bars. still cheaper than a Good set of headers and cats. soo I'm kinda leaning towards a sleaker lower look for now, knowing that it will carve up the Canadian rockies like no tommoro. Thx to all who responded.

12-29-2009, 07:04 PM	#2
TommyTSquared Drives: RSSS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: DFW Posts: 2,492	Lowering it would seem to cause more problems given your area this time of year... I'd go with sound.

12-29-2009, 07:32 PM	#4
Kurt_OH Member Drives: BMW, Hyundai Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Ohio Posts: 192 View My Garage	It already has plenty of power. Get something functional: better handling. Do the suspension upgrade.

12-29-2009, 09:12 PM	#5
fredbo Drives: black 2010 LS Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: mississippi Posts: 219 View My Garage	i got the same problem

12-29-2009, 09:15 PM	#6
stratman2SSRS Drives: Lingenfelter Camaro Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario Posts: 2,161 View My Garage	suspension

12-30-2009, 12:43 AM	#8
Gunmetal Drives: Cyber Grey 1SS/RS w/Body Kit Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Swansea, Illinois Posts: 389	Exhaust for sure.

12-30-2009, 10:23 AM	#9
Rickie Drives: 2000 Mustang GT Conv Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: michigan Posts: 89	Lower it. It needs to be lowered. You'll love the complements you'll get, and the bonus will be the ride. The first thing that I'll do when I get mine this coming summer, will be to lower it with the Eibach springs. Tinted windows next, then sound and performance upgrade last. JMHO

12-30-2009, 10:50 AM	#11
Tom Henricks Drives: 2010 SS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Saint Louis Posts: 1	Have you looked at Pfadt for the lowering springs? Great product with flawless results....

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