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I think at this point you're either stuck trying to find used parts (which are few and far between), or you can go with one of the aftermarket coilover setups. The only ones I have personal experience with are the KW V3s, which I've been running since 2008 or 2009 - I've been very happy with them for street and HPDE duty, but they're definitely not cheap. They weren't cheap when I bought them way back then, and I think the MSRP has gone up about $500 since then.

Other options that I've heard good things about include Feal and Scale. There are also the bargain versions from Megan and BC, but reviews on those seem quite mixed - some folks love them, others think they're junk.

 

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Someone also posted about this on ls1tech not too long ago. One thing I suggested there is that maybe a set of V6 front dampers from a 2nd gen would work? Looking on rockauto.com they have FE2 ("ride & handling suspension") ACDelco front shocks listed for under $90 each. I figure the 2nd gen CTSs were heavier than the 1st gens, so the 2nd gen FE2 damper might be a better match (better than the 1st gen FE1 damper) to the V1 dampers.

I'm tempted to buy one just to compare to the stock V1 dampers, see if it looks like it would bolt up, then return it (since I don't actually need it).

 

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Can't attach picture but mine is lowered about 1.5" all the way around and they have room to still lower more if wanted.

Do you not have a picture to attach, or is the forum not letting you attach it? You have plenty of history here on the forum, so your account shouldn't be limited in any way - you should be able to click the little picture icon and attach a pic.