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Old 11-24-2009 | 07:02 AM
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Two cents on lowering????

Ok I have plans on lowering ma ride on 17" 02 SE 6spoke wheels. right now im riding stock and i wanna lower no more than two inches front (1.5) and back (1.3) what are the best lowring spring and shock combination with a comfortable ride I live in NYC many potholes surround me
Old 11-24-2009 | 07:31 AM
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Get the Tokico Illumina kit that comes with their adjustable struts and springs.
Old 11-24-2009 | 09:24 AM
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Get the Tokico Illumina kit that comes with their adjustable struts and springs.
Old 11-24-2009 | 10:24 AM
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i suggest going to the right forum.
or groundcontrols.
Old 11-24-2009 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Get the Tokico Illumina kit that comes with their adjustable struts and springs.
Do you have those struts n over bumps how they feel
Old 11-24-2009 | 01:04 PM
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Do you have those struts n over bumps how they feel
I don't have those struts but with them on their softest setting they'll ride really nice especially if you use the springs that come with them. Also, don't forget to trim the bump stops!
Old 11-24-2009 | 02:28 PM
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Im sorry, but no one will sell you anything for two cents on this forum.





Thats what you were asking for, right?
Old 11-24-2009 | 02:36 PM
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Originally Posted by MOHFpro90
Im sorry, but no one will sell you anything for two cents on this forum.





Thats what you were asking for, right?
If you would read then you would know what I'm asking for
Old 11-24-2009 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by RellMaxima
If you would read then you would know what I'm asking for
Don't mind him, he wasn't being serious.
Old 11-24-2009 | 03:58 PM
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i got illuminas on H&R..

before i bought them.. people have said the excellent opinions about them
after owning them, MAN.. all i can say is..

Best combo possible for us 4th gen

i do want a slight lower drop then what H&R offers 1.5F-1.3R ...eibach is also good which is 1.7F-1.3 or 1.5R .. not 100%..

i am currently on the softest setting right now with 18s.. they feel really good..But i also changed my control arms/inner tie rods/outer tie rods/sway bay end links

BIG DIFFERENCE.. but Im in the process of thinking about selling them for coilovers cause i want a lower drop.. I enjoyed them since june/09 and only did 4k miles on them..


My last words.. Awesome setup..no questions ask,.. hands down
Old 11-24-2009 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by RellMaxima
If you would read then you would know what I'm asking for
You clearly missed my point. You missed it as much as you missed what forum you're in.

Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Don't mind him, he wasn't being serious.
Old 11-24-2009 | 07:52 PM
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0_o @ rellmaxima's response to you mohf lol
Old 11-24-2009 | 08:03 PM
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Originally Posted by HandsonMaxima.
0_o @ rellmaxima's response to you mohf lol
Noobs these days,
Old 11-24-2009 | 10:21 PM
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^ lol

I have the Tokico struts and springs and the ride is just a bit stiffer than stock on the middle setting. Im happy with them, but I'd like a bit more of a drop.
Old 11-25-2009 | 06:27 AM
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Originally Posted by schmellyfart
I'm happy with them, but I'd like a bit more of a drop.
Get some H&R's.
Old 11-25-2009 | 09:13 AM
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Why are we talking about this in the classifieds
Old 11-25-2009 | 10:06 AM
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Why are we talking about this in the classifieds
I honestly didn't even notice that.
Old 11-25-2009 | 10:09 AM
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Get H&R's .. But don't get KYB AGX's ... They're rough on the NYC roads in the winter with all the pot holes.
Old 11-25-2009 | 10:16 AM
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Get H&R's .. But don't get KYB AGX's ... They're rough on the NYC roads in the winter with all the pot holes.
Just switch back to stock come winter time. That's what I'll be doing. Its easy to do as well. A total of 14 nuts and 4 bolts (10 nuts/4 bolts in the front and 4 nuts in the rear).
Old 11-25-2009 | 03:35 PM
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why are we beating around the bush on this...

OP, you'd get a lot more response in the suspension section. i got the link for you: Advanced Suspension, Chassis, and Braking ...but look in Advanced Performance next time. be thankful your thread isn't locked already.
Old 11-25-2009 | 06:12 PM
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I have tokico illuminas with eibach springs and the ride quality is pretty good IMO.
Old 11-26-2009 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Just switch back to stock come winter time. That's what I'll be doing. Its easy to do as well. A total of 14 nuts and 4 bolts (10 nuts/4 bolts in the front and 4 nuts in the rear).
You're going to get an alignment 2x per year then as well?
Old 11-26-2009 | 07:58 AM
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You're going to get an alignment 2x per year then as well?
I'm gonna have to. There's no way I'm driving on AGX's in the winter time.
Old 11-26-2009 | 09:03 AM
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wow, it must be really really bad then.^^^
Old 11-26-2009 | 09:51 AM
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wow, it must be really really bad then.^^^
I don't drive much in the city so it's not that bad. The main reason I don't wanna ride on AGX's in the winter time is because they get considerably stiffer/harsher with cold temps.

If I was in an area where the climate was warm all year long, I'd ride on AGX's all year long.
Old 11-26-2009 | 10:31 AM
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if ur struts are still good i would go with the tein s tech springs i was slammed before than i put these on and it raised me to a good height and its very comfortable i get probs on ride all the time and it handles very well but if u have bad struts than replace them
Old 11-26-2009 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by coelhomichael
if ur struts are still good i would go with the tein s tech springs i was slammed before than i put these on and it raised me to a good height and its very comfortable i get props on ride all the time and it handles very well but if u have bad struts than replace them
fixed.
Old 11-26-2009 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
I don't drive much in the city so it's not that bad. The main reason I don't wanna ride on AGX's in the winter time is because they get considerably stiffer/harsher with cold temps.

If I was in an area where the climate was warm all year long, I'd ride on AGX's all year long.
Sell 'em and get illuminas
Old 11-26-2009 | 09:23 PM
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Sell 'em and get illuminas
Nah I don't have that money right now. I'll stick to the AGX's, use them during the spring/summer only and keep the miles low on them.
Old 11-26-2009 | 09:24 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
I don't drive much in the city so it's not that bad. The main reason I don't wanna ride on AGX's in the winter time is because they get considerably stiffer/harsher with cold temps.

If I was in an area where the climate was warm all year long, I'd ride on AGX's all year long.
yeah thats what i meant. That with the cold weather, the ride must be really really bad.
Old 11-27-2009 | 06:29 AM
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yeah thats what i meant. That with the cold weather, the ride must be really really bad.
I don't even wanna imagine, especially with Eibach's.
Old 11-27-2009 | 06:43 AM
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Why is this STILL in the classifieds.
Old 11-27-2009 | 08:21 AM
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Why is this STILL in the classifieds.
thats where they created it.
Old 11-27-2009 | 08:42 AM
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thats where they created it.
I'm guessing he expected that the moderators would have moved it by now?
Old 11-27-2009 | 09:25 AM
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here we goooooo again.... stechs and agx's
Old 11-27-2009 | 08:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Snypa
thats where they created it.
Notice this is the classifieds?

Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
I'm guessing he expected that the moderators would have moved it by now?
BINGO, we have a winner
Old 11-27-2009 | 09:13 PM
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stechs and agx's
Not for NYC.
Old 08-08-2012 | 10:09 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
Just switch back to stock come winter time. That's what I'll be doing. Its easy to do as well. A total of 14 nuts and 4 bolts (10 nuts/4 bolts in the front and 4 nuts in the rear).
how much did you pay for your kyb agxs? and whats a good website?
Old 08-09-2012 | 07:13 AM
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There is a KYB warehouse down the street from me.
Old 08-09-2012 | 08:42 AM
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how much did you pay for your kyb agxs? and whats a good website?
I paid $100 for that set up fully assembled.
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