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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 11:53 AM
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Please help in deciding X73 or PSS9's?

I would like to get some help in deciding whether to go with X73 or PSS9's. I drive my car almost daily on mostly good surfaces and I don't intend to track the car. I am looking for a sharper more sporty feel without too much sacrifice in riding comfort and I don't want the car to be lowered too much as I don't like to be scraping the front all the time. Your inputs will be greatly appreciated.
 
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I just did H&R springs...No sacrifice in ride quality and over $2k in savings over PSS9. Only 25mm (1") lower and the handling is much better. I am in the same boat as you...no track time, but wanted more sporty look and feel.
 
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If you are mostly streeting your car I would recommend the X73, I have gone over this topic with my views in previous posts, I find the setup to be optimal for mainly street use and occasional track days.
 
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Have to agree with JASCALSS. If street driving is what you're after, then the X73 is a good choise. If you want adjustibility then the Pss9 is the better option. I think it's Dock(Atlanta) that just put an X73 on his car. Pm him for his impressions or do a search thread.
 
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x73's are nice but PSS9's are adjustible, height and stiffness.
 
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What's the price on the X73 package as compared to the PSS9s?
 
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Originally posted by JK996TT
I just did H&R springs...No sacrifice in ride quality and over $2k in savings over PSS9. Only 25mm (1") lower and the handling is much better. I am in the same boat as you...no track time, but wanted more sporty look and feel.

Would the H&R springs work well with the stock shocks or do the shocks have to changed also?
 
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Would the H&R springs work well with the stock shocks or do the shocks have to changed also?
Do not just change your springs with stock shocks, in the long run you will harm your suspension and ride quality,they do not have the same rate.
 
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Re: Please help in deciding X73 or PSS9's?

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I would like to get some help in deciding whether to go with X73 or PSS9's. I drive my car almost daily on mostly good surfaces and I don't intend to track the car. I am looking for a sharper more sporty feel without too much sacrifice in riding comfort and I don't want the car to be lowered too much as I don't like to be scraping the front all the time.
Sounds like X73.
 
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I love the PSS9's...can change the dampening and the ride heigth. I'd suggest driving both and coming to a decision.

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Have had the PSS9 suspension on my car now for a few weeks. Car has settled as Tom said it would and it's "low" real "low".

I've had several folks comment on the car since it was "slamed" and yes it corners like its on rails. The ride is "better" than the stock ride and I just "love" it.

The best part of the PSS9 is that if I decide I want it higher, then I just have Tom adjust the height. If I want it stiffer, then I have Tom adjust the stiffness settings.

PSS9 is a great excuse to go to Lucent for a little "adjustment".........

~Rob
 
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