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**TboneZX3** · 08-18-2002, 08:27 AM

I finally received my front bumpstops and rear springs to complete my SVT spring/S2 damper setup.

I LOVE it!! I would also say that the S2 dampers are perfect for the SVT springs, they control the movement VERY well. I feel the dampers are as good an upgrade as the springs.

IMO, the S2 and Street Edition should come OEM this way, and the base ZX3 and Sedan should have the S2/S Ed. setup.

I took some pretty accurate measurements from the floor to the lip of the fender/quarter panel before and after spring install. Keep in mind, this is just after driving around the block, before any settling:

Before:

LF: 25 7/8"
RF: 25 6/8"
LR: 26 3/4"
RR: 26 3/4"

After:

LF: 25 7/16"
RF: 25 5/16"
LR: 26 1/2"
RR: 26 1/2"

This would equate to about 1/2" front and 1/4" rear. I expect to see quite a bit of further settling, especially in the rear.

08-18-2002, 08:27 AM	#260
TboneZX3 TEAM Member Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: SwampEast Missouri Posts: 375	Re: SVT spring swap I finally received my front bumpstops and rear springs to complete my SVT spring/S2 damper setup. I LOVE it!! I would also say that the S2 dampers are perfect for the SVT springs, they control the movement VERY well. I feel the dampers are as good an upgrade as the springs. IMO, the S2 and Street Edition should come OEM this way, and the base ZX3 and Sedan should have the S2/S Ed. setup. I took some pretty accurate measurements from the floor to the lip of the fender/quarter panel before and after spring install. Keep in mind, this is just after driving around the block, before any settling: Before: LF: 25 7/8" RF: 25 6/8" LR: 26 3/4" RR: 26 3/4" After: LF: 25 7/16" RF: 25 5/16" LR: 26 1/2" RR: 26 1/2" This would equate to about 1/2" front and 1/4" rear. I expect to see quite a bit of further settling, especially in the rear.