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    any suggestions

    So i was reading some threads about suspension upgrades and still not 100% sure what i should do. decided not going to do too many engine upgrades but gonna focus more on suspension and handling here. gonna try the Ring out there are some very windy roads here will do performance mods once i am in the states, unless i come into a bunch of money haha. just put in for the big brake kit. now just looking for other peoples inputs on what they use and experiences. really want to do coilovers, but not sure if there is something better. thanks in advance for the help and suggestions.

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    First off, if you bring your MM to the 'ring, TAKE PICTURES!

    Second, for suspension mods, the biggest bang for your buck would be a set of rear control arms from Metco or CHE. Upgraded Addco sway bars followed by a Watts link will round out the package.
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    Coilovers will only work in front due to rear air suspension, unless want to do custom.

    Ridetech, can order thru ADTR front coilovers and rear shocks

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    QA1 thru Naake Suspension
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    Definetly will take pics and debating just getting rid of the air bag system and all, but not sure if anyone has done it and the steps. Is the QA1 setup done with the bags?

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    deleting the rear air suspension is not a good idea. qa1 is front coil overs and rear shocks as well.
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    So there isn't a coilover kit for the rear, just shocks? What's the steps for lowering it? Sorry for the stupid questions. Just trying to understand this and do it right

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    no coil overs for rear unless you custom make. front coil overs are adjustable to ride height ,rear air,adjust height sensor on watts link.
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    Quote Originally Posted by MunsterBro95 View Post
    So there isn't a coilover kit for the rear, just shocks? What's the steps for lowering it? Sorry for the stupid questions. Just trying to understand this and do it right
    Crawl under the rear of your car and you will find out real quick why RCR said deleting the air ride is a bad idea

    The air bags on these cars are the springs on other panthers...

    If you delete the air ride and install coil overs in the rear, it probably won't ride as well either. Plus your height will sag when you fill the trunk with hookers and 4 fat guys up front

    I'd love to do ride techs up front and all the rear suspension parts available
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    So I know with coilover, the front is adjustable but how do you adjust the back height

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    Oh nevermind, saw the answer

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