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> Easiest Most Efficent Way To Lower My Car
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post Aug 16 2008, 07:15 PM
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need some suggestions i dont want the worst ride but im not paying 1k for coil over's what have some of you guys done??
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post Aug 16 2008, 07:22 PM
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Um, spring/strut combo? What else is there?
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post Aug 16 2008, 11:27 PM
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megan racing springs(99bucks)

and some short of shock

i heard the kyb's are good.
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post Aug 16 2008, 11:42 PM
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I LITERALLY, just got done putting Eibach Pro-Kit springs on my 95 GS. (my hands are still dirty) The specs say it lowers the car by 1.2 inches. I am inclined to believe that. The Sportline kit lowers the car 1.6 inches. It's a little pricey for the kit ($250 I hear. I got mine for $158).
The test drive was good, and not super bumpy. Next, Tokico Alimuna adjustables.
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post Aug 16 2008, 11:48 PM
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why the hell wouldnt you just save your money...Buy the shocks..and put them on at the same time?

thats pretty retarded..

thats like getting new pistons...rippin down the block...changing them out..putting everything back together...to get your rods 2 weeks later and throw them in..

doesnt make sense.



and whatever you do...dont cheap out and cut your springs...worst mistake you can ever make.
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post Aug 17 2008, 12:22 AM
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Yeah, normally I would agree with you aut just waiting to get the struts. But, in this case, with everything I have going on, only god knows when I will get the struts.
+1 for NOT cutting your springs.
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post Aug 17 2008, 02:53 AM
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Im using Tokico blues with matching springs. 1.25" drop. I paid something like $500 for the set.
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post Aug 18 2008, 07:54 AM
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Eibach springs and GR2 struts
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post Aug 18 2008, 11:18 AM
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QUOTE(pwee05 @ Aug 18 2008, 08:54 AM)
Eibach springs and GR2 struts
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Al thought I have never personally used them, I have heard nothing but bad thigns about the GR-2s. Whats your say on them pwee?
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post Aug 18 2008, 11:20 AM
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i've never used them either, they are basically a touch better than OE replacement. I've always used AGX 8 & 4 way adjustables
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post Aug 18 2008, 11:31 AM
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post Aug 19 2008, 09:46 AM
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I would not recommend putting new springs and not getting new struts. The springs are going to beat the hell out of your struts, then you are going to have a very crappy ride until you get new struts.

I'm probably going to get a set of these babys or soemthing eqaul to them:BC Coil Overs

It may look like a lot of cash, but keep in mind that they come with everything and are fully adjustable. Even come with adjustable pillow ball mounts for camber correction if you drop it any.

But on the lighter monetary note, Tein will probably be your best bet.
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post Aug 19 2008, 10:54 AM
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That is actully pretty cheap for a set of coilovers...
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post Aug 19 2008, 02:15 PM
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Yeah, I noticed that a few days ago. Everything else I find that compares to that is $2,000+. Makes me wonder about thier quality.
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post Aug 20 2008, 11:12 AM
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problem solved

lowering kit
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post Aug 20 2008, 12:25 PM
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is that mitsu factory recommended?
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post Aug 20 2008, 01:19 PM
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