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The car totally feels like new, I am not exaggerating when I say that. I had all of the relevant bushings changed as well as the ball joints. All of my sway bar bushings, and the rear control arm bushings were changed to poly a couple of years ago when the SAS sways went on. The car used to feel really loose and crappy over bumps, and was very "floaty" on the highway. Now it feels tight and controlled. The HDs are definitely bouncy for some, but I really like it that way, feels more like my 9-3 Aero. If I wanted a floaty Buick, I would have bought one!
Also, the springs lowered the car 1.6 inches. Its not "ricey" low, but the stance definitely looks a bit more aggressive and balanced and the wheels fill up the arches much better!
All in all, I am glad I made the investment in my car and really pleased with this setup. I really would not have been able to keep this car on the road much longer with the old struts, and I could never get rid of my 9k! I also had the governor seals replaced, which cured my shifting problem, so I should be good to go for another 200k miles :)
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-turrbo
My babies:
1995 9000 Super CS
2001 9-3 SE Convertible (gone but still in the family)
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2008 9-3 Aero Convertible
Posts in this Thread:
- Bilstein HDs and B&G spring kit is in!, turrbo
, Mon, 5 Dec 2011 19:08:28 <-- Viewing This Message- Bummer; HD's blow out with lowering springs, Diamond Dave, Mon, 12 Dec 2011 14:27:40
- YES!, Ben, Thu, 8 Dec 2011 12:01:36
- Re: Bilstein HDs and B&G spring kit is in!, Rick, Thu, 8 Dec 2011 10:25:31
- Are not current Buicks .. Saabs in disguise ?, dref, Tue, 6 Dec 2011 08:47:56
- Re: Bilstein HDs and B&G spring kit is in!, DanaH, Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:52:14
- RE: HDs, Noel, Tue, 6 Dec 2011 14:43:02
- Sounds great, Pete!, Noel, Tue, 6 Dec 2011 03:27:39
- I agree, Bilsteins really rock in a 9000!, Ken Fisher, Mon, 5 Dec 2011 21:26:42
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