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Old 11-18-2011, 08:15 PM   #10 (permalink)
CigaR007
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Originally Posted by Frank Lee View Post
No, shooda quoted 007. Talking about buying all this stuff without ever trying what I've done strikes me as, well, not as informed as should be for dispensing such advice.
How about sharing what you have done instead of bashing me ? I merely said that in my opinion, lowering your car is something to be done properly and that it requires an investment. OE shock absorbers were not designed to withstand stiffer springs and they will fail prematurely or in the least not be as efficient as they should be.

My point is, if your shocks and struts are rather old and that they will need replacement eventually, perhaps investing in a superior set along with the lowering springs could prove to be beneficial in terms of comfort, handling and perhaps provide a small aero benefit.

As I have said earlier, I intend to keep my car for a long time, and such investment is justified in my case. I trust that people are mature enough to make their own judgment and take my comments with a grain of salt.
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