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Ground Control vs. Skunk2

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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 04:57 PM
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Default Ground Control vs. Skunk2

which of the 2 set-ups are better?
what are the highs and lows of the 2 set-ups?

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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 04:58 PM
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go for the ground controls
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 04:58 PM
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this topic has been beaten to death. <u>Search</u> is your friend.
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 05:00 PM
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Default Re: Ground Control vs. Skunk2 (Be2g0)

Bottom line:

Skunk2 = hard and bouncy

GC = well mannered
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 05:03 PM
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Default Re: Ground Control vs. Skunk2 (BlackDeuceCoupe)

ok i plan on getting a bodykit soon ok..and i dont wnat the weight of my car crushing down on thr speed bumps and ****....so formt he 2 which ones..peace
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 05:55 PM
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Default Re: Ground Control vs. Skunk2 (BlackDeuceCoupe)

bottom line:

skunk2=better than average handling when mated to quality aftermarket dampner

ground controls=the off the shelf spring rates are too soft IMO.... although they do offer custom lengths and spring rates.... but then again Skunk2 offers that too.


edit: I have owned both sets, so I do speak from my experience.


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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 06:12 PM
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Default Re: Ground Control vs. Skunk2 (B_Cruz)

GC's for their ease of installation.
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 06:18 PM
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GC's for their ease of installation.
huh whats the difference with installation?
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 06:30 PM
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I f you get drunk The installation seems longer so why drink and drive when you can smoke and fly
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 08:09 PM
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go for the ground controls
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 08:13 PM
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go for the ground controls
My friends del slow has skunk2's, and it's bouncier than a ****. Get the GC's w/some KYB adjustables. Or you could try using the search button. The end.


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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 09:09 PM
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If you have stock struts DO NOT get skunk2's.
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 06:03 AM
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I have skunk 2's with AGX struts set at 3.. Very nice combo in my honest opinion.
And I live in pothole city..
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 11:40 AM
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GC w/ tokoico illuminas
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