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6 | 37.50% |
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06-05-2007, 09:42 PM
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The Origional, The Best
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Darwin, NT
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Hey guys, i looking at lowering my AU, cause with the stock forte suspension it looks like and urban 4x4 (ok, exaggerated but thats what it feels like) but are unsure as to how low i want to go, so i thought i'd post up a poll here and let you guys decied for me lol. A few things though,
1- Dont want to have to replace the shockies if it can be avoided 2- The car is going to have a brumby front bar on the front, and be upgraded to BA rims when the cash allows.  Link to bigger pic Also, if any of you kind, talented folk could photoshop what it'll look like at the lowered level that would be great. Thanks in advance guys/gals Aye You
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06-05-2007, 09:46 PM
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Just slidin'
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Brisvegas
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I have SL's. I sit 102 mm off the ground at the rear flange of my cat. Ive only scraped once when I was being careless, although my mudflaps (86mm off the ground) scrape al the time. I wouldnt waht to go any lower, and I would change the shocks if money would allow, or just run the original ones and kill them while you save up for new ones.
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06-05-2007, 09:48 PM
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Flying high...
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: QLD
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Do you mean by SSL's is equal to Ultra lows?
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AU1 Forte - 17'' AU2 Tickford rims on all corners, Super low springs,
KYB shock absorbs + camber castor kit and a 3.45 LSD, Tickford snorkel, 3" mandrel intake, K&N pod in the box, Polished Rocker Cover. |
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06-05-2007, 09:51 PM
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The Origional, The Best
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Darwin, NT
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yeah.
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Current Mods 2.5" Red Back Exhaust | C2R Grill | Brumby Front Bar & Driving Lights | 18" Optic Blacks | Tickford Intake | Blue Momo Shifter Knob & Wheel | BA Scuff Plates with Ford Metal Inserts Future Mods Lowerage on KingSprings Lows | Engine...Period | Sounds System I Use And Recommend F1 Tyres And Wheels On The Gold Coast Proud Supporter of Beat The Heat (NT)
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06-05-2007, 10:00 PM
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Flying high...
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: QLD
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I have super lows with a short travel shock and I dont scrub, I dont scrap anywhere if im careful,, only thing to ever hit the ground was my tip when I reversed out of the driveway a bit too quick.
Now SSL's or Ultra lows are very uncomfortable when driving, my mate had ultra lows in his EB and he had to cut his bump stops as it was riding on them. Plus he got defected many times and bend a tail shaft as well. I suggest SL's, a good quality shock absorber (i use KYB) and a camber castor kit for the front. If you dont like the height, send the springs back to the manufacture and get them reset. Cheers
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AU1 Forte - 17'' AU2 Tickford rims on all corners, Super low springs,
KYB shock absorbs + camber castor kit and a 3.45 LSD, Tickford snorkel, 3" mandrel intake, K&N pod in the box, Polished Rocker Cover. |
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06-05-2007, 10:03 PM
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Flying high...
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Location: QLD
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AU1 Forte - 17'' AU2 Tickford rims on all corners, Super low springs,
KYB shock absorbs + camber castor kit and a 3.45 LSD, Tickford snorkel, 3" mandrel intake, K&N pod in the box, Polished Rocker Cover. |
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06-05-2007, 10:09 PM
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The Origional, The Best
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Darwin, NT
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ok give me a min
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06-05-2007, 10:21 PM
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The Origional, The Best
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06-05-2007, 10:23 PM
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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Salamander Bay
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some of us like standard height kings os simmilar too so maybe that should be added to the poll
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06-05-2007, 10:24 PM
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Flying high...
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: QLD
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cool, ill show the difference between SSL's and SL's...
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AU1 Forte - 17'' AU2 Tickford rims on all corners, Super low springs,
KYB shock absorbs + camber castor kit and a 3.45 LSD, Tickford snorkel, 3" mandrel intake, K&N pod in the box, Polished Rocker Cover. |
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06-05-2007, 10:44 PM
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Flying high...
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: QLD
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Ok well heres the difference. This is just a guess on the ride high plus im sort of using my cars height from something to go of.
With my car the rear is lower than the front so ive done the same here,but only slightly. SL's  SSL's  Hope you like, Ill put some BA rims on for you tomorrow. BA XR6 ones? Cheers
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AU1 Forte - 17'' AU2 Tickford rims on all corners, Super low springs,
KYB shock absorbs + camber castor kit and a 3.45 LSD, Tickford snorkel, 3" mandrel intake, K&N pod in the box, Polished Rocker Cover. |
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07-05-2007, 08:31 AM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Sydney.
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ive got lows going into mine in a few weeks. not low enough. but they were cheap, and i cbf'd getting them reset. plus, i wont need new shockies in 10000 kays.
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07-05-2007, 08:38 AM
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t i c k f o r d
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Melbourne
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I'm having lovells superlows and koni reds installed tomorrow. I have heard that although it is hardly noticable lovells sit slightly lower than their king sping equivalents so I will get some pics up when its all done.
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07-05-2007, 10:44 AM
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King SSL make the car look nice and handle good around corners and all but the ride is a bit stiff and harsh. If I was to lower my car again I would go King SL or pedders as they make a softer spring compared to King.
Also if you go SSL your rear shocks will stuff up pretty quick, as the biggest drop in height is the back. Front should be fine mine have been for the past 50,000km, they are a bit stuffed now but after 160000 they lasted a while. |
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07-05-2007, 11:10 AM
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Back to Le Frenchy
Join Date: Feb 2005
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I wouldn't go any lower than SL. I've got Herrod SL in mine and it is plenty low enough, check the link below for pics.
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07-05-2007, 03:08 PM
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The Origional, The Best
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Darwin, NT
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thanks for that AUDUDE. yeah, BA xr6 ones are what im looking at.
SL's look like the way to go after seeing that
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Current Mods 2.5" Red Back Exhaust | C2R Grill | Brumby Front Bar & Driving Lights | 18" Optic Blacks | Tickford Intake | Blue Momo Shifter Knob & Wheel | BA Scuff Plates with Ford Metal Inserts Future Mods Lowerage on KingSprings Lows | Engine...Period | Sounds System I Use And Recommend F1 Tyres And Wheels On The Gold Coast Proud Supporter of Beat The Heat (NT)
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07-05-2007, 04:22 PM
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Flying high...
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: QLD
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ok, its not the best chop, i couldnt find a car that was facing the right direction, but it give you an idea...
 cheers
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AU1 Forte - 17'' AU2 Tickford rims on all corners, Super low springs,
KYB shock absorbs + camber castor kit and a 3.45 LSD, Tickford snorkel, 3" mandrel intake, K&N pod in the box, Polished Rocker Cover. |
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07-05-2007, 06:35 PM
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That looks like SSL.
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07-05-2007, 06:52 PM
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The Origional, The Best
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Darwin, NT
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thanks dude, thats gives me a descent idea. just gotta FIND the rims now
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Current Mods 2.5" Red Back Exhaust | C2R Grill | Brumby Front Bar & Driving Lights | 18" Optic Blacks | Tickford Intake | Blue Momo Shifter Knob & Wheel | BA Scuff Plates with Ford Metal Inserts Future Mods Lowerage on KingSprings Lows | Engine...Period | Sounds System I Use And Recommend F1 Tyres And Wheels On The Gold Coast Proud Supporter of Beat The Heat (NT)
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07-05-2007, 07:13 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
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SL's will be a good choice.
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08-05-2007, 12:52 AM
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The Origional, The Best
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Darwin, NT
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thanks for the reply's guys. I'll be getting some SL for the AU. Thanks for the photochops AUDUDE, they really help the descision alot.
Just gotta get a quote for the springs and i'll be in business
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Current Mods 2.5" Red Back Exhaust | C2R Grill | Brumby Front Bar & Driving Lights | 18" Optic Blacks | Tickford Intake | Blue Momo Shifter Knob & Wheel | BA Scuff Plates with Ford Metal Inserts Future Mods Lowerage on KingSprings Lows | Engine...Period | Sounds System I Use And Recommend F1 Tyres And Wheels On The Gold Coast Proud Supporter of Beat The Heat (NT)
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