RSM Lowering Kit for 1995-1998

[GuMan]

I am considering the RSM Lowering kit. Based on the prices,
if you need new shocks and struts the added cost for the
spring set is pretty typical. The springs are made by B&G,
they use KYB GR-2's up front and, from what I can tell,
OEM shocks in the rear. They lower the vehicle about 1.4".
They supply new strut mount and bearing, and a new
level sensor arm to account for the lower stance.

Has anyone used this kit?

[dmorlow]

To be honest, I'm not sure why you would want to lower an Aurora. They are pretty much the perfect height out of the factory. Some cars look nice lowered but I don't think an Aurora would. But just cut the coils and save yourself the money of the kit.

[GuMan]

Well, it is not looks I am after. This vehicles
height from the axle plane is higher than the
corresponding Caddy's, and it is effected by
the higher center of gravity. This is especially
true due to the strongly mismatched weight
ratio front/rear.

The goal is to get better springs on there, not
lower ones. The OEM springs are not considered
progressive rate. By lowering and adding
progressive rate springs, and updating the
rubber to poly I hope to stiff'ner up a bit.
Cutting springs, especially with a torch, is
not the way to go. The overall spring rate
becomes different and is not matched to the
car and it's suspension components. To
properly balance a damped system, you
need to have the correct components.

Incidentally, I have 2.87" of height showing
above my stock wheel and tire on the front.
With the depth of the wheel well in consideration,
this is remarkable high. Dropping the recommended
1.4" is still going to be 1.47" of opening.

I have seen numerous Aurora's lowered correctly
and it has added a nice sporty look to it without
looking hack. I wouldn't mind that so much.

Guman