| insufficient spring rate for the drop and excessively limited stroke, not only poor performance but it kills most shocks within a year. I have seen dead AGXs within 1/2 year. Most people don't notice it when shocks slowly go dead. Most people can't tell that they are riding on bump stops on the track. Coilovers make sense for guys who do occasional track days, and who don't mind a stiffer ride on the street. The difference between, say, our SPL coilovers vs. Eibach/AGX is huge on track (many seconds per lap). Lower arms can be used to dial in alot of handling if you know what you are doing. There is no reason why they cannot be used on the street. There is nothing wrong with fender and tower braces. A stiffer chassis is a better chassis. Think about it: isn't it ridiculous to compensate for handling deficiencies by allowing the chassis flex more? Ideally you get the chassis as stiff as you can, then address the handling through the suspension (roll rates, tires, etc). Be careful with Energy suspension bushings, if you replace both ends with ES bushings you will have excessive bind in the rear suspension. It can feel "crisp and sharp" but it won't be consistent and "right".
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