New owner with 87 GT

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   Hi all.  My name is Tom and I am new to this forum, in fact I've only had my '87 GT for a couple of months.  I've been reading this thread with interest because mine has some similar problems.  Only, the PO cut a coil from the springs and now it feels as though it has no suspension travel left, especially in the front.  I'm seriously considering putting original springs back on along with new shocks/struts.  What do you think?

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tr008 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 July 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote tr008 Report Post Quote Reply Topic: New owner with 87 GT Posted: 21 July 2008 at 5:59am
	Hi all. My name is Tom and I am new to this forum, in fact I've only had my '87 GT for a couple of months. I've been reading this thread with interest because mine has some similar problems. Only, the PO cut a coil from the springs and now it feels as though it has no suspension travel left, especially in the front. I'm seriously considering putting original springs back on along with new shocks/struts. What do you think?

Capt Fiero Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Founding Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4039	Post Options Post Reply Quote Capt Fiero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 21 July 2008 at 8:18am
	One coil from the stock spring is not that bad, and should barley be noticeable. If you like the look you can buy proper lowering springs for about $225 or pick up a set of used stock springs for nearly free. As for the shocks and struts, that is a really good idea regardless of the springs.
	Capt Fiero 88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd.

tr008 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Newbie Joined: 20 July 2008 Location: United States Status: Offline Points: 3	Post Options Post Reply Quote tr008 Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 July 2008 at 12:57pm
	Thanks Capt Fiero for your reply. Well, he said that he only removed one coil but I stand by what I said in the earlier post - feels as though there is no suspension left. I think, first, I'll get some stock springs. Do I have to buy them specifically for a Fiero or are there other cars (that would be easier to find) that would fit. Thinking mostly of the rear here, from the borrowed front from other cars.