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Old Aug 15, 2002 | 10:26 AM
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lowering springs and struts

wasup peeps... i got a 90 se. i bought a set of kyb struts and i wanted to know, for the rear do i have to get the whole strut or the cartrage? 2nd i'm going to buy a set of lowering springs. they have a 1.80"drop. i wanted to know if this is to low or ok. i have 17" smiths rims and going to put 2154017 on them. again is this ok and what kind of ride would i have..... thanks... f. max
Old Aug 15, 2002 | 10:32 AM
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Re: lowering springs and struts

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wasup peeps... i got a 90 se. i bought a set of kyb struts and i wanted to know, for the rear do i have to get the whole strut or the cartrage? 2nd i'm going to buy a set of lowering springs. they have a 1.80"drop. i wanted to know if this is to low or ok. i have 17" smiths rims and going to put 2154017 on them. again is this ok and what kind of ride would i have..... thanks... f. max
1. strut insert
2a. 1.8 is low..but not to the point that it's slammed.
2b. it's going to ride harder if you have rough roads...esp on a 40 profile tires.

bonus - give search a try if u haven't already done so.
Old Aug 15, 2002 | 10:33 AM
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Re: lowering springs and struts

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wasup peeps... i got a 90 se. i bought a set of kyb struts and i wanted to know, for the rear do i have to get the whole strut or the cartrage? 2nd i'm going to buy a set of lowering springs. they have a 1.80"drop. i wanted to know if this is to low or ok. i have 17" smiths rims and going to put 2154017 on them. again is this ok and what kind of ride would i have..... thanks... f. max
Cartridge. I have Eibach KYB setup and I think the ride is perfect not too stiff and not at all soft but a 1.80" drop might be a little much for KYBs. Konis might be better.
Old Aug 15, 2002 | 10:34 AM
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Re: lowering springs and struts

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wasup peeps... i got a 90 se. i bought a set of kyb struts and i wanted to know, for the rear do i have to get the whole strut or the cartrage? 2nd i'm going to buy a set of lowering springs. they have a 1.80"drop. i wanted to know if this is to low or ok. i have 17" smiths rims and going to put 2154017 on them. again is this ok and what kind of ride would i have..... thanks... f. max
well i have 17" monsoons (235/40/17) with intrax springs and stock struts. i love the look but the thing rides like a tank. but i can deal with the ride. and if you are going to do the install get ready to have some fun. it is not easy. hope i was some help jonathan oww and i would not go with the sprint heard they sag bad and the intrax are progressive coiled. so much better grip on the road.
Old Aug 16, 2002 | 05:05 AM
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i have kyb's gr2 what kinda of springs can i get for them?
Old Aug 16, 2002 | 05:40 AM
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WHAT KIND OF SPRINGS CAN I GET FOR MY KYB GR2 ?
Old Aug 16, 2002 | 05:57 AM
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Re: SPRINGS

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WHAT KIND OF SPRINGS CAN I GET FOR MY KYB GR2 ?
oh wow.
Old Aug 16, 2002 | 08:39 AM
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Re: SPRINGS

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WHAT KIND OF SPRINGS CAN I GET FOR MY KYB GR2 ?
hey...settle... I wouldn't go with more than a 1.5 drop with the KYB. Intrax and Arospeed might be a big drop for those. Go with something more suttle like the Eibach springs. KYB isn't much more than strut replacement.
Old Aug 16, 2002 | 08:54 AM
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93 MAX U THINK I SHOULD GET THE CAMBER KIT ALSO?
Old Aug 16, 2002 | 09:03 AM
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YES YES

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93 MAX U THINK I SHOULD GET THE CAMBER KIT ALSO?
I couldn't advice anything better! Everybody and their mom makes THAT mistake. Lowering their cars and having to replace the tires because the insides are down to the metal! I know I did! And actually, the car just takes some Camber bolts, that any shop will have for around $20. SO...when you lower your car, get the bolts and an alignment RIGHT AWAY...or you will be sorry!
Old Aug 16, 2002 | 09:09 AM
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93 WHERE CAN I ORDER THE CAMBER KIT WHAT SITE? AND DOES THE BOLT COME WITH IT?
Old Aug 16, 2002 | 09:14 AM
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Re: SPRINGS

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93 WHERE CAN I ORDER THE CAMBER KIT WHAT SITE? AND DOES THE BOLT COME WITH IT?
The bolt IS the kit. Im not sure what site they are at, but go to a suspension shop in your town and ask for them, they usually have them in stock. You just replace the existing bolt with the special one and realign the car. See, this bolt allows more movement, allowing the tech to adjust the camber more. Thats all you need.
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i think someone's CAPS lock key is broken...you might want to get that checked out...

1. Press it...if it's fixed stop otherwise go to step 2
2. Hang keyboard in shower for 10 mins...let dry and plug back in

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