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JCE · #2 03-12-2001, 01:42 AM

Adam:
The kit from PartsShop that I got included everything but thinner spring pads - the whole list is under the "cars" tab above, Sportline article. It has installation pics and Tech comments. It took my tech a little over 1 1/2 days work, as the rear subframe had to be dropped to remove and install the rear Anti-Sway bar, and the exhaust system was removed, and all the front suspension bits were removed (lower arms got new bushings). Figure 12-14 hours labor; I asked him to take a real good look around at everything while he was in there and check out the steering damper, rear lower arm bushings, trans and diff mounts, flex disks, etc. The final labor charge was $720, not counting having it re-alligned afterwards to Sportline specs. The parts cost was similiar to buying aftermarket springs/sway bars/shocks, not counting all the special control arm, sub frame, and sway bar bushings. After about 2 months everything had settled to its current height of about 1/2 - 3/4" lower than stock, probably by the time the new tires wear to the same 1/8" tread as my "before sportline " measurement, it will be just about exactly 1 " lower. Worth every penny to me - every time I drive the car I am impressed all over again with just how flat it corners, while still having a comfortable ride!

[Edited by JCE on 03-12-2001 at 01:52 AM]