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 Post subject: Ef2 lowering with kit.
Posted: Thu Apr 21, 2011 7:03 pm 
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So im wanting to lower my ef2 fairmont ghia, i think they look real sweet on superlows but i have plans to fit a body kit, am i gonna run into problems with ever bump i come to?
I did read that with the right shocks superlows to scrap but what about once kit is fitted?
Also how much of a difference in scrapping will i find with lows?
I would love to see pics of your lowered ef/ls

 

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 Post subject: Re: Ef2 lowering with kit.
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 3:37 pm 
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what kinda kit are u planning on running.


im new to the falcon seen... but i've recently picked up a ef fairmont ghia with the full ef XR lower kit on it.

i couldnt get much help from froums about springs . so i just went ahead and brought some

im running SSL front and SSL rears.. and monroe lowerd shockers front and rear.

car sits really nice, but 1st problem is . u can not turn the car at full lock... so i've rolled the guards (done this a heap of times to other cars, but i found the ef guards to be a b**ch . there really flexible and seem to move all over the joint ... which then caused me to have to metal work the guards to get em right.

but car does drive nicely, and its pretty dam low
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 Post subject: Re: Ef2 lowering with kit.
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 4:53 pm 
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So you brought super super lows? Im thinking of going with super lows, seen a few pics and i think thats a good height. Havnt heard of anyone having trouble turning with them.

Think im gonna go with king springs and munroe gt sport lowered shocks.

 

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 Post subject: Re: Ef2 lowering with kit.
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:46 pm 
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mate i got superlows and monroes Gt sports and a XR bodykit on my ghia, not much scrape unless is really big speed hump or a fked up road, wouldnt go any lower unless i wanted problems

 

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 Post subject: Re: Ef2 lowering with kit.
Posted: Sun Apr 24, 2011 6:47 pm 
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mate i got superlows and monroes Gt sports and a XR bodykit on my ghia, not much scrape unless is really big speed hump or a fked up road, wouldnt go any lower unless i wanted problems


can turn full lock no worries either

 

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 Post subject: Re: Ef2 lowering with kit.
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 12:00 am 
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Sweet as man. Thats what i like to hear. Got any pics of her? Love to see how she sits.
Also, whats the ride like

 

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 Post subject: Re: Ef2 lowering with kit.
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:34 pm 
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rides not to bad for monroes, handling improved a bit. havent had any major problems... reason the front skirts not on yet is cause am waitin to get front bar painted then ill fit the front end

 

 

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 Post subject: Re: Ef2 lowering with kit.
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:36 pm 
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Handling only improved a bit?

 

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 Post subject: Re: Ef2 lowering with kit.
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:43 pm 
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its def not a boat anymore but it isnt a race car either

 

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 Post subject: Re: Ef2 lowering with kit.
Posted: Mon Apr 25, 2011 1:56 pm 
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But up with xr handlering?

 

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 Post subject: Re: Ef2 lowering with kit.
Posted: Tue Apr 26, 2011 12:52 pm 
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improved over xr handling IMO, but you lose the comfort

 

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