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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs   springs - FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs - Page 21 EmptyMon Jul 06, 2015 8:54 pm

matt270avian wrote:
GP Springs on my junk 98+ strut. Look good to me, how about you guys?


Son, you're a gosh dang pioneer. Are you installing for test drive?
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charlieRobinson wrote:
Son, you're a gosh dang pioneer. Are you installing for test drive?

As long as nobody sees any issues (and as long as I don't run into any) I'm installing them permanently.
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs   springs - FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs - Page 21 EmptyMon Jul 06, 2015 9:45 pm

The only thing I would be skeptical about is the difference in weight between the Grand Prix and the Riviera. But, with the 300+ pound difference, I almost wonder if that would lend these springs to be perfect for lowering.
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs   springs - FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs - Page 21 EmptyMon Jul 06, 2015 10:09 pm

KnottyEagle wrote:
The only thing I would be skeptical about is the difference in weight between the Grand Prix and the Riviera. But, with the 300+ pound difference, I almost wonder if that would lend these springs to be perfect for lowering.

If you look at the GXP it weighs close to the Riv, plus it's really front heavy so it SHOULD balance out.........
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Official test/install date is Friday night and/or Saturday.
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs   springs - FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs - Page 21 EmptyThu Jul 09, 2015 8:24 am

Real quick question......

So the front springs fit in the strut. So what. What are you gonna do about rear springs? GP's have struts. Rivs do not. What good is a set of GP springs if you cannot use them all?
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs   springs - FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs - Page 21 EmptyThu Jul 09, 2015 9:46 am

Abaddon wrote:
Real quick question......

So the front springs fit in the strut. So what. What are you gonna do about rear springs? GP's have struts. Rivs do not. What good is a set of GP springs if you cannot use them all?

Look at my sig and this thread bonk

https://rivperformance.editboard.com/t7854p135-custom-adjustable-front-coilovers-for-all-years-fabrication-required?highlight=coilovers
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs   springs - FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs - Page 21 EmptyThu Jul 09, 2015 9:55 am

I know. However, for the sake of EVERYONE looking for different spring combos and lowering options, front GP springs are useless. No need for people to get the wrong idea and just start buying stuff that won't work.

That is all yawn

EDIT: Modifications specific to your own car, and not for everyone else, should be posted in your own thread, NOT in the FAQ section. People imply things when they read this stuff.
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs   springs - FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs - Page 21 EmptyThu Jul 09, 2015 12:10 pm

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Modifications specific to your own car, and not for everyone else, should be posted in your own thread, NOT in the FAQ section. People imply things when they read this stuff.


Sorry... Just figured it should go in the lowering springs thread since some people might like a slight rake to their car, raise/lower the rear with the air shocks, find something that works on the Lucerne and adapt it or go completely custom.... cry


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Looks good! Hows it ride?
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charlieRobinson wrote:
Looks good! Hows it ride?

Beautifully. It handles amazingly, you can just feel the whole car rotate where you want it to. Ride is a bit firmer but less bouncy. More comfortable because of that IMO.
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PostSubject: Re: FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs   springs - FAQ: Aftermarket Lowering Springs - Page 21 EmptyThu Oct 08, 2015 10:50 pm

Figured I would post an update after a few months of use. The ride definitely got firmer as the springs settled it. It's not horrible, comparable to maybe a G35 or Camaro or something. There is a little bit of vibration whenever you accelerate at a medium pace due to the axle geometry not being perfect, but if you take it slow or really hard there are no vibrations. Car handles really well, can keep up with my friends MR2 through the larger and faster turns but through the slow tight turns it just can't compete. No rubbing issues or any other issues so far.

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So it's been a decade, anybody find anything else that works?
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Corvettes, GTOs and Volvos I guess lol
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