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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 10:16 AM
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Default Suspension gurus help please!!!

Thinking of buying these. I am in need of a new suspension, and after buy stuff for mom,dad and g/f x-mas gifts all I got left is a little bit for my self. I got a pioneer avic3 head unit and thinking of these coil overs what you guys think?


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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 10:20 AM
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I might be an idiot, but that price actually seems a little high no?
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lol... I have no clue hahah.
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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 10:31 AM
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Hmm, I'd probably spend some more time reading and pricing through the vendors. A buddy of mine has these, ride was fine. His only complaint was he couldn't drop the car as much as he wanted. Oh well. GL

Also, what purpose are you using the coilovers for?

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Old Dec 21, 2007 | 10:52 AM
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Just to drop the car, I want a set of 20s on the car and would hate to have my tires rup. So a better suspension would be a good idea. First choice were springs?

You think springs will do the job?
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If you're looking to just drop, get the springs and a camber kit as opposed the the coilovers. Browse the suspension forum and you'll see lots of pics of different spring drops from different brands.
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Originally Posted by GodSendsDeath
Just to drop the car, I want a set of 20s on the car and would hate to have my tires rup. So a better suspension would be a good idea. First choice were springs?

You think springs will do the job?
You have a lot to learn , please start reading
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
You have a lot to learn , please start reading
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Ok....omg here comes the internet police I am gona get flamed.... douch.
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Yeah, he's kinda right though. It seems you're going to be spending more than you need in order to get what you want.

He's actually that mean in person too.
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Originally Posted by GodSendsDeath
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Ok....omg here comes the internet police I am gona get flamed.... douch.
Shocks and spring really dont keep you from rubbing , wheel fitment, rolling fenders etc etc keeps that from happening. Like i said , start reading, and with your douch comment , grow up .
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
Shocks and spring really dont keep you from rubbing , wheel fitment, rolling fenders etc etc keeps that from happening. Like i said , start reading, and with your douch comment , grow up .

what ever
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Get some Stance Basics, watch them wheel offsets and tire sizes, get a camber/toe kit, and roll them fenders.
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Originally Posted by GodSendsDeath
what ever
whatever? he happens to be right. Your height relative to your alignment specs and wheel and tire choice determines if something rubs or not

suspension is not an area worth cheaping out on. If all you want is a lowered stance with a set of 20s, then a sub $200 set of Tein S Techs would be perfect...no need to get a coilover at all
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