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Holden View Member Profile	Sep 27 2008, 05:11 PM Post #1
Member Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 10-July 08 Member No.: 60,889 Status: Location: montana Drives: 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT	So I had a post earlier about struts. I found some kyb agx strust for about $100 each. I was told I should replace the springs too, but I went to O'reillys today and with my sears discount (no mark-up) they are $103 each. I dont want to lower it because I live in montana and theres snow and all that. (Also curbs) Where could I get some stock springs or ones that are as good or better than stock but not lower my car. With all of that bought and installed it would be over $1000..I can get a whole aftermarket kit for less almost. I found this. but I dont know, 1.2 is alot considering the current hight. I also found some skunk racing springs that said they allow up to a 3" drop. Could I set them to no drop??

silver03GS View Member Profile	Sep 28 2008, 03:55 AM Post #2
Expert Group: Members Posts: 751 Joined: 22-October 07 Member No.: 46,916 Status: Location: STL Mo USA Drives: 2003 Eclipse GS 5spd	QUOTE(Holden @ Sep 27 2008, 05:11 PM) So I had a post earlier about struts. I found some kyb agx strust for about $100 each. I was told I should replace the springs too, but I went to O'reillys today and with my sears discount (no mark-up) they are $103 each. I dont want to lower it because I live in montana and theres snow and all that. (Also curbs) Where could I get some stock springs or ones that are as good or better than stock but not lower my car. With all of that bought and installed it would be over $1000..I can get a whole aftermarket kit for less almost. I found this. but I dont know, 1.2 is alot considering the current hight. I also found some skunk racing springs that said they allow up to a 3" drop. Could I set them to no drop?? [right][snapback]209402[/snapback][/right] It varies from brand to brand. I believe that the fully adjustable coilovers allow you to set it for no height reduction at all. But those KYB AGX struts are adjustable too up to 4". And they are cheaper with those and springs than it is for a full coilover set. And they should allow you to set it at no drop at all as well. But don't quote me on that.

Holden View Member Profile	Sep 28 2008, 11:39 AM Post #3
Member Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 10-July 08 Member No.: 60,889 Status: Location: montana Drives: 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT	QUOTE(silver03GS @ Sep 28 2008, 01:55 AM) It varies from brand to brand. I believe that the fully adjustable coilovers allow you to set it for no height reduction at all. But those KYB AGX struts are adjustable too up to 4". And they are cheaper with those and springs than it is for a full coilover set. And they should allow you to set it at no drop at all as well. But don't quote me on that. [right][snapback]209492[/snapback][/right] So your saying if I got the KYB AGX struts I could get some lowering springs and not have to lower it..Just adjust the struts higher?? What can you all adjust on the AGX's? I just thought it was the stiffness.

silver03GS View Member Profile	Sep 28 2008, 12:32 PM Post #4
Expert Group: Members Posts: 751 Joined: 22-October 07 Member No.: 46,916 Status: Location: STL Mo USA Drives: 2003 Eclipse GS 5spd	QUOTE(Holden @ Sep 28 2008, 11:39 AM) So your saying if I got the KYB AGX struts I could get some lowering springs and not have to lower it..Just adjust the struts higher?? What can you all adjust on the AGX's? I just thought it was the stiffness. [right][snapback]209532[/snapback][/right] No you can adjust the ride height on the KYB AGX's. And I mean that you can find stock springs and go with KYB AGX struts and you might be able to not lower it at all.

EMC 3000gt View Member Profile	Sep 28 2008, 09:46 PM Post #5
Resident Honda Owner Group: Super Mod Posts: 7,032 Joined: 18-October 06 Member No.: 30,873 Status: Location: Tri-State Area Drives: 1992 3000 GT TT, 2004 Acura RSX Type - S	If you want stock Call Cherry Hill Triplex Mitsubishi, Ask for parts and then ask for Jeff.

bobthecow View Member Profile	Sep 28 2008, 11:04 PM Post #6
Professor Group: Admin Posts: 3,944 Joined: 5-February 05 Member No.: 5,964 Status: Location: st.louis, mo. usa Drives: 2002 Eclipse RS	Ummmmmmmm.......... Stock springs + aftermarket struts = bad idea

Holden View Member Profile	Sep 28 2008, 11:18 PM Post #7
Member Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 10-July 08 Member No.: 60,889 Status: Location: montana Drives: 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT	QUOTE(bobthecow @ Sep 28 2008, 09:04 PM) Ummmmmmmm.......... Stock springs + aftermarket struts = bad idea [right][snapback]209763[/snapback][/right] Why? I found these. Anyone ever heard of or tried them? Could I adjust them to stock hight? 36-way adjustable I dont know. Kinda high price but when you add it to the cart its like $884. Also these springs could they be adjusted to now drop?

SC-CUSTOMS View Member Profile	Oct 3 2008, 04:47 PM Post #8
Expert Group: Moderator Posts: 824 Joined: 7-February 08 Member No.: 52,225 Status: Location: Fairfax, VA Drives: 08 AltCpe, 04 Armada, 03 GTS	QUOTE(silver03GS @ Sep 28 2008, 12:32 PM) No you can adjust the ride height on the KYB AGX's. And I mean that you can find stock springs and go with KYB AGX struts and you might be able to not lower it at all. [right][snapback]209555[/snapback][/right] No. KYB AGX's have 4 settings (1-4) that allow you to ONLY adjust the damper on ths strut. Just buy Intrax Springs (they lower 2") and marry up very well with KYB AGX's and you will be fine on the roads. If lowering a car 2" affects you to the point you can't drive anymore in inclimate weather, then you need to buy a truck. Your roads in Montana are cleared the same way they are anywhere else in the country and there are PLENTY of vehicles lower than the Eclipse that fair just fine - right? Best of luck.

bobthecow View Member Profile	Oct 3 2008, 10:43 PM Post #9
Professor Group: Admin Posts: 3,944 Joined: 5-February 05 Member No.: 5,964 Status: Location: st.louis, mo. usa Drives: 2002 Eclipse RS	On the AGX you can adjust the strut. Know somebody that has them.

SC-CUSTOMS View Member Profile	Oct 4 2008, 06:08 AM Post #10
Expert Group: Moderator Posts: 824 Joined: 7-February 08 Member No.: 52,225 Status: Location: Fairfax, VA Drives: 08 AltCpe, 04 Armada, 03 GTS	QUOTE(BobtheCow) On the AGX you can adjust the strut. Know somebody that has them. QUOTE(SC-CUSTOMS @ Oct 3 2008, 04:47 PM) KYB AGX's have 4 settings (1-4) that allow you to ONLY adjust the damper on ths strut. :beer:

Holden View Member Profile	Oct 5 2008, 01:04 AM Post #11
Member Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 10-July 08 Member No.: 60,889 Status: Location: montana Drives: 2003 Mitsubishi Eclipse GT	QUOTE(SC-CUSTOMS @ Oct 3 2008, 02:47 PM) No. KYB AGX's have 4 settings (1-4) that allow you to ONLY adjust the damper on ths strut. Just buy Intrax Springs (they lower 2") and marry up very well with KYB AGX's and you will be fine on the roads. If lowering a car 2" affects you to the point you can't drive anymore in inclimate weather, then you need to buy a truck. Your roads in Montana are cleared the same way they are anywhere else in the country and there are PLENTY of vehicles lower than the Eclipse that fair just fine - right? Best of luck. [right][snapback]211838[/snapback][/right] Well my car only sits about 5in of the ground..2in is a big drop. I just know if I lower it then im going to eventually hit a curb when parking or something. Sometimes when i pull up to those parking blocks my bumper is hanging over an inch or two and only like a half inch above it. Thats not gonna be good on my bumper if its two inches lower... About the roads thing. I dont think ill have a problem driving on most roads. But my drive way is about 150 to 200 yards long which isnt cleared unless I was to try and clear it or something. Then if we get 4" of snow I just dont wanna get stuck. I know alot of people with their hondas and even another kid with an eclipse (lowered) and they got rid of them because they couldnt drive well in the winter. But I dont know Ill think about it.

silver03GS View Member Profile	Oct 5 2008, 04:08 AM Post #12
Expert Group: Members Posts: 751 Joined: 22-October 07 Member No.: 46,916 Status: Location: STL Mo USA Drives: 2003 Eclipse GS 5spd	QUOTE(Holden @ Oct 5 2008, 01:04 AM) Well my car only sits about 5in of the ground..2in is a big drop. I just know if I lower it then im going to eventually hit a curb when parking or something. Sometimes when i pull up to those parking blocks my bumper is hanging over an inch or two and only like a half inch above it. Thats not gonna be good on my bumper if its two inches lower... About the roads thing. I dont think ill have a problem driving on most roads. But my drive way is about 150 to 200 yards long which isnt cleared unless I was to try and clear it or something. Then if we get 4" of snow I just dont wanna get stuck. I know alot of people with their hondas and even another kid with an eclipse (lowered) and they got rid of them because they couldnt drive well in the winter. But I dont know Ill think about it. [right][snapback]212132[/snapback][/right] The only other option if you're really not wanting to lower it is to just get stock struts and springs from a place like http://www.car-part.com or some place that is like that. It's the cheapest and your best bet. Plus, these cars aren't good in the snow no matter what you do to them. So just another thing to think about.

3gdsmerGS View Member Profile	Oct 5 2008, 10:17 AM Post #13
Member Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 17-September 07 Member No.: 45,293 Status: Location: Riverside,CA Drives: 02GS=91-h23vtec fully built	QUOTE(Holden @ Sep 27 2008, 03:11 PM) So I had a post earlier about struts. I found some kyb agx strust for about $100 each. I was told I should replace the springs too, but I went to O'reillys today and with my sears discount (no mark-up) they are $103 each. I dont want to lower it because I live in montana and theres snow and all that. (Also curbs) Where could I get some stock springs or ones that are as good or better than stock but not lower my car. With all of that bought and installed it would be over $1000..I can get a whole aftermarket kit for less almost. I found this. but I dont know, 1.2 is alot considering the current hight. I also found some skunk racing springs that said they allow up to a 3" drop. Could I set them to no drop?? [right][snapback]209402[/snapback][/right] Stock is Weak. Buy some Teins should be around 200 shipped. Make sure they are real though. some people sell fakes that look 100 percent the same but work like 15 percent.Ebay it bro.

silver03GS View Member Profile	Oct 5 2008, 08:11 PM Post #14
Expert Group: Members Posts: 751 Joined: 22-October 07 Member No.: 46,916 Status: Location: STL Mo USA Drives: 2003 Eclipse GS 5spd	QUOTE(3gdsmerGS @ Oct 5 2008, 10:17 AM) Stock is Weak. Buy some Teins should be around 200 shipped. Make sure they are real though. some people sell fakes that look 100 percent the same but work like 15 percent.Ebay it bro. [right][snapback]212173[/snapback][/right] Dude a TEIN setup is gonna cost you alot more than $200. Maybe for just springs you might be looking at only $200 but even that is pushing it. But either way you gotta get struts to go with the springs. And for that you are definitely looking at way over $200.

3gdsmerGS View Member Profile	Oct 5 2008, 10:55 PM Post #15
Member Group: Members Posts: 66 Joined: 17-September 07 Member No.: 45,293 Status: Location: Riverside,CA Drives: 02GS=91-h23vtec fully built	QUOTE(silver03GS @ Oct 5 2008, 06:11 PM) Dude a TEIN setup is gonna cost you alot more than $200. Maybe for just springs you might be looking at only $200 but even that is pushing it. But either way you gotta get struts to go with the springs. And for that you are definitely looking at way over $200. [right][snapback]212333[/snapback][/right] ur special ed huh? Hes asking for springs. For a tein set up i know a spot in OC u can get em for 700. hopefully they are still open.

silver03GS