what suspension do i have

[sfwg]

what suspension do i have and can i convert to le5 cause i wanna run the springs that hailceasar has
basically can i run this w/ b$g s2's?
http://www.crateenginedepot.com/store/Cobalt-FE5-Struts-and-Shock-Pkg-FE5-S-P2433C188.aspx

 

[DaveBlank]

the fe5's would be good. im am looking for a set myself.

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i forgot you drive an ion. im not sure if the suspension is the same on them.

 

[ionit3]

chris talk to kyle, i believe there is some modding involved, BUT it is possible

i would high recommend progress or b&g, OR if you can find em, the sprint springs your friend is running.

but b&g springs are dif for ions and cobalts i believe by a coil or two

but its def a possible switch

 

[dman090]

just to let you kno...my FE5's blew after about 20k miles on sportlines

 

[sloancallaway]

http://b-gsuspension.com/displayResults.php5

thats the website but trust be once you buy struts and shocks you might as well spend the dough upfront and buy

http://b-gsuspension.com/displayResults.php5

that is listed for about 700 more then they are selling for

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o t t p sells them if you are looking

 

[elecblue06]

just to let you kno...my FE5's blew after about 20k miles on sportlines

did you have ss/tc fe5?

yes it's doable to make the ss/tc setup work..

you just have to use your stock strut top mount... and if you want to use balt springs you have to get the cobalt spring perch

 

[sloancallaway]

did you have ss/tc fe5?

yes it's doable to make the ss/tc setup work..

you just have to use your stock strut top mount... and if you want to use balt springs you have to get the cobalt spring perch

yes but why bother when you can just buy the ion set up if he is set on B&G they make springs that will get him just as low as hail ceaser, but as far as the redline world goes... most people are sticking with eibach they ride nice and perform great... just an idea though

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what springs are you running ionit?

 

[Aikidoshadow]

yes but why bother when you can just buy the ion set up if he is set on B&G they make springs that will get him just as low as hail ceaser, but as far as the redline world goes... most people are sticking with eibach they ride nice and perform great... just an idea though

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what springs are you running ionit?

The SS/TC setup is very good and unless you plan on doing a lot of dampening adjustment then it would be better for a novice to tuning suspensions. Its also half the price of a set of coilovers. But If the OP wants to get dirty and learn to adjust his setup for his conditions, then by all means. I have Eibachs and plan to get the TC FE5 setup. I would have sprung for pedders springs, but I got the Eibachs dirt cheap.

 

[sloancallaway]

well I would like to know what the price comes out to when he is done.... Im waiting on the megan coil overs to come out and thats probably what I will go with unless this proves to be cheaper

 

[Cobalt_SSTuner]

not that anybody prolly cares, but I've been rocking sportlines on my ss for 20k miles now and haven't had any issues

 

[sloancallaway]

not that anybody prolly cares, but I've been rocking sportlines on my ss for 20k miles now and haven't had any issues

input is always welcome... I have a buddy with sportlines in his g5 sedan they ride pretty sweet i must say and his car is sitting super level too

 

[Cobalt_SSTuner]

yea, its input, but idk how relevant it was lol. Its like everybody is comparing green apples and I come in with a red one. Oh well lol.

Yea I love my sportlines. I really want koni's next.

 

[ionit3]

i have progress springs, looks sweet, i have a few albums on here. but will be going coilovers REAL SOON!

 

[sloancallaway]

i have progress springs, looks sweet, i have a few albums on here. but will be going coilovers REAL SOON!

which coilovers... are you going bg waiting for megan or buy cobalt and modd

 

[sfwg]

so all i would need to run cobalt springs is number six on the first pic and number 11 in the second?

 

[Aikidoshadow]

so all i would need to run cobalt springs is number six on the first pic and number 11 in the second?

6 & 7

9-11
iirc

 

[sfwg]

well i added it up and its gonna be about 1000 for the fe5 conversion w/ springs
so i decided to go with these even tho i wish they were lower(goin for the hailceasar drop) hey kane u ask ur uncle bout me getting my seats done? o and if i add fe5 shocks/struts will it drop it any more?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-0...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories o and kane do u still wanna swap headlights?

 

[dunit121]

just to let you kno...my FE5's blew after about 20k miles on sportlines

this makes me scard

 

[sfwg]

it is a sevre drop(2.5")

 

[Aikidoshadow]

well i added it up and its gonna be about 1000 for the fe5 conversion w/ springs
so i decided to go with these even tho i wish they were lower(goin for the hailceasar drop) hey kane u ask ur uncle bout me getting my seats done? o and if i add fe5 shocks/struts will it drop it any more?http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/03-0...ptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccessories o and kane do u still wanna swap headlights?

Why bother with the balt springs? Unless you wanted sportlines? Just get some good drop springs, the new FE5 dampners and reuse your old ION strut top hat. $500 done.
You will not get the same exact drop that ceasar had since you drive the ION. I had B&Gs and the ass sags after a while. The drops are different between balts and IONs.