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Old 02-18-2004, 08:46 AM
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suspension upgrade

i want to upgrade the suspension on my 97 gxe. I am not going to race it, and i dont need not of the line stuff, but i do want my suspension to be comparable to at least that of the SE model. i have 107k on the original struts, and im assuming i need to replace these (the ride seems rough, plus i want better handeling). I will also get the reat sway bar and front strut brace. But what else is essential ? Shocks? I will be getting 17 inch rims too soon btw.
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Old 02-18-2004, 09:18 AM
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well, i answered my own question... It looks like im going to go with the HP series Tokico Suspension Kit
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Old 02-18-2004, 10:36 AM
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or if you still want a SE suspension i can sell mine to you. shock and springs...
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Old 02-18-2004, 10:37 AM
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What the hell is the difference between GXE and SE suspension? Get freaken AGXs, springs, and RSB. Maybe some new bushings. I don't think SE supspension is going to help you.
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Old 02-18-2004, 11:40 AM
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I'd advise against the HP Tokico kit, because the Tokico blues will most likely go soft or leak on you in the rear after a few years. The Illuminas are much better shocks:
http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php?MaximaHandling
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Old 02-18-2004, 03:21 PM
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I agree with drewm, the tokico blues are just stock replacements and not realli worth it in my opinion, kick in a little more for the far superior tokico illuminas, then probably go with springs, H&R if you want ride quality close to SE but with significantly better handling. Good choice on that RSB itll help ya out a lot. thats the setup im goin with, good luck
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