Suggestions/Opinions on Suspension
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Suggestions/Opinions on Suspension
In light of my recent brush with alignment catastrophe, I have decided to upgrade my suspension (struts and springs). I am looking to spend no more than $600 for struts and sprints (and all the little goodies involved). I have been doing some preliminary searches and have come up with some initial products. I would like some opinions if you have these products or suggestions if you think other products would be better for my needs.
I won’t be doing any auto-crossing but I am looking forward to a better handling car for everyday use and for taking on trips (I take 4-7 hour trips every few months). Also, I would like to lower my car as LITTLE as possible. Also, I’d like the ride to not be extremely rough… I like the comfort on long drives
Struts:
KYB GR-2 (~$58 on tirerack.com)
KYB AGX Adjustable (~$110 on tirerack.com)
Springs:
Eibach Pro-Kit Spring Set (~$246 on tirerack.com)
Alignment Products:
Eibach Recommended Align. Kit (~$25 on tirerack.com)
Ingalls FastCam Bolt (~$15 on tirerack.com)
As you can see I found all this stuff on tirerack.com. If you know of a place to get these for less or whichever ones you recommend, please let me know.
Thanks!
I won’t be doing any auto-crossing but I am looking forward to a better handling car for everyday use and for taking on trips (I take 4-7 hour trips every few months). Also, I would like to lower my car as LITTLE as possible. Also, I’d like the ride to not be extremely rough… I like the comfort on long drives
Struts:
KYB GR-2 (~$58 on tirerack.com)
KYB AGX Adjustable (~$110 on tirerack.com)
Springs:
Eibach Pro-Kit Spring Set (~$246 on tirerack.com)
Alignment Products:
Eibach Recommended Align. Kit (~$25 on tirerack.com)
Ingalls FastCam Bolt (~$15 on tirerack.com)
As you can see I found all this stuff on tirerack.com. If you know of a place to get these for less or whichever ones you recommend, please let me know.
Thanks!
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If your looking for a stock like ride I hear the Eibach springs are a good choice. They don't drop the car a whole lot and they're pretty soft. I see the springs and the KYB adjustables on e-bay all the time for a pretty good price. Although you would probably be just as happy with the non adjustables.
As far as alignment products, I couldn't say. The Eibach springs are such a slight drop that you might be able to get into spec without using any, but it'll depend on the condition of your bushings and such.
Jason
As far as alignment products, I couldn't say. The Eibach springs are such a slight drop that you might be able to get into spec without using any, but it'll depend on the condition of your bushings and such.
Jason
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Thanks for that insight.
I was thinking about the non-adjustable struts vs. the adjustable ones and I thought that with the adjustable I could adjust them to be a smoother ride than the non-adjustable ones. However, I'm speculating and don't really know for sure.
Any other suggestions? Other manufactures perhaps or other places to purchase?
~Eric
I was thinking about the non-adjustable struts vs. the adjustable ones and I thought that with the adjustable I could adjust them to be a smoother ride than the non-adjustable ones. However, I'm speculating and don't really know for sure.
Any other suggestions? Other manufactures perhaps or other places to purchase?
~Eric
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Not sure if the GR-2 struts will last, but I have heard complaints of the AGX struts being too harsh for some. The compression dampening on these are a little rough for some people.
The GR-2 should give a smooth ride but it really depends on how stiff the eibach's are; if the spring is pretty stiff, it will kill your shocks over time, as GR-2's are mainly meant to be a replacement for stock struts.
The GR-2 should give a smooth ride but it really depends on how stiff the eibach's are; if the spring is pretty stiff, it will kill your shocks over time, as GR-2's are mainly meant to be a replacement for stock struts.
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