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i had a set on my old silhouette.

very nice height, and they were still comfortable whilst stiff.

I suggest you get shortened arm shocks to match, as the standard shocks WILL bottom out, I guarantee 100%. The handling will be crap with standard shocks too.

I also had a set of king springs, I thought the lovells were much better.

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I have them in my Silo Bluprint.I can't really comment on the ride coz I have stock electronic jap inserts in the front that are farked and shittty munroes in the rear.Koni's will fix that soon

I can say the ride height is excellent thou.

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Thanks for the replies guys

I picked up the car on Friday morning, the Lovells have improved the handling to no end...it's like driving a different car...I just have to point & shoot now. I can't wait tog et the rest of the suspension done.

Here's a pic of the car as it is now (sorry, bad photo I know)

http://aa.1asphost.com/Bluprint/Silhouette...cture%20378.jpg

I'm pretty happy with them now, though I am a bit concerned about the rear ride height, it's maybe a centimetre too low for my liking (God I'm pedantic :P)

But other than that I'd say they are well worth it

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Fark that looks tough,from that pic it sits perfect.

I'm pretty happy with them now, though I am a bit concerned about the rear ride height, it's maybe a centimetre too low for my liking (God I'm pedantic )

Hahahahaha I acually want mine 1cm lower at the back.

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