How you can customize the suspension for performance

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How you can customize the suspension for performance

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Here are pictures of how I upgraded the suspension to full adjustable coil overs with adjustable shocks, custom front lower A-arms, and custom offset wheels that are 17 x 8.5" with 245 wide tires on all four corners. The wheels do not rub and now the car can handle the curves much faster than stock.
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1963 Jaguar 3.8s - LS1 all aluminum V8 400+ HP
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Re: How you can customize the suspension for performance

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looks fantastic but I bet it was expensive
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Re: How you can customize the suspension for performance

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And worth it :) These modifications enable the car to have fully adjustable coil over shocks front and back, fit 245 wide tires, and handle the 400+ HP now delivered to the back tires. The car is smooth, with a comfortable ride, yet able to be driven hard, track well and the handling is great!
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I believe you but I don't have that kind of money, so mine rides like a Ford Model T in a sense.
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