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Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:31 PM
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you know i love my eibach+koni setup
 
Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:37 PM
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ok i have read that lowering springs involve replacing stock struts.
if you get coilovers do you need to change anything like that?
If you're droping more than an inch don't forget your camber kit.

And you all know I'm always pushing my favorite the H&R cup kit for people who want real performance (harsh street ride but handles AMAZING)
 
Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:40 PM
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Skunk2 are well made, but they are more for the track. They are much stiffer than the Tein SS. Spaz's setup is good too! .... but he cheaped out on the camber kit!!! If you are looking for maximum handling performance, I'd go with a fixed, progressive spring, Billsteins, Progress sway bars and every chasis support bar they make for your car (rear lower tie, front strut tower brace .... that's it for mine, but they may have more for your model) ..... oh!!! Look at that!!! A signature!!!! You have the same car I do!!! Look at my pics and this thread for my parts.
 
Old Dec 11, 2007 | 05:50 PM
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oh ok makes sense.

for the camber kit, i know it is involved in alligning(sp?) the wheels but is it truly neccessary?

i have two more questions..
installation myself?...would i be able to do it, one said no, one said yes..?

and what websites do you guys go to, to look at parts and everything, i have found only one that looks pretty legitiment which is andysautosport.com
 
Old Dec 11, 2007 | 06:04 PM
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I usually just use google and surf around a lot, I also like to call a company to see if they actually answer their phone...

As for the camber kit, if you don't get one your tires are going to wear VERY quickly
 
Old Dec 11, 2007 | 06:08 PM
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For the installation, it depends on your mechanical skill.
For the websites, I usually go to the manufacturer's site and find the model number of the kit and search for the Manufacturer and model number on google .... sometimes I add "sale" or "price".

Don't forget to budget for the Ingalls front upper control arm kit with camber adjuustment! It's expensive, but you won't have to do it again. I used the cheap offset ball joint kit and killed it in a year, not to mention that it has to be ground down so it doesnt hit the body of the car.

I'd guestimate my full suspension setup to be around $2000 installed and aligned .... maybe a few hundred less.
 
Old Dec 11, 2007 | 06:13 PM
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lol nice little tip. ill start doing that as well before i order something

as for the camber kit i did some research and found that i will need one wen i lower my car

one question still.. is it possible to do all this myself or without professionals?
 
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 01:54 PM
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It is possible to do it yourself. If you don't have much experiance working on cars, then I don't recommend it.
 
Old Dec 12, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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alright thanks
 
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