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Old Jul 4, 2001 | 01:04 PM
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i ordered sprint springs...when i put the springs in will i need to worry about the tire touching anyparts of the wheel well??? i dont know if lowering the car affects this at all..reply soon thanx
Old Jul 4, 2001 | 01:39 PM
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Nope, no rubbing with Sprints. Also, no need for a camber kit...enjoy
Old Jul 4, 2001 | 01:42 PM
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Nope, no rubbing with Sprints. Also, no need for a camber kit...enjoy
whats a camber kit??
Old Jul 4, 2001 | 02:25 PM
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Originally posted by hockeyghst

whats a camber kit??
It corrects the camber of the wheels when you lower the car. the camber is the angle of the tire compaired to perpendicular to the ground. This is how it should look ----> I, if it is out of camber due to lowering the car too much will look like this -----> /. Hope this helps.

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Old Jul 5, 2001 | 05:59 AM
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it would be a good idea to get ur wheels aligned after u install the new shocks. i'd give it a couple of days for the setup to break in and then get an alignment.
Old Jul 7, 2001 | 04:49 PM
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CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR SPRINT SPRINGS FROM I WANT TO PURCHASE SOME FOR MY CAR NOT HAPPY WITH THE INTRAX DROP, THIS WILL BE MY 3RD TIME LOWERING MY CAR OR ANOTHER OPTION CUT OFF A COIL BUT I DON T KNOW WHICH ONE THE TOP OR BOTTOM COIL? DOES ANYONE KNOW THAT ANSWER?
Old Jul 8, 2001 | 08:34 PM
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Originally posted by JAY25
CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR SPRINT SPRINGS FROM I WANT TO PURCHASE SOME FOR MY CAR NOT HAPPY WITH THE INTRAX DROP, THIS WILL BE MY 3RD TIME LOWERING MY CAR OR ANOTHER OPTION CUT OFF A COIL BUT I DON T KNOW WHICH ONE THE TOP OR BOTTOM COIL? DOES ANYONE KNOW THAT ANSWER?
Go to www.sprintsprings.com and check for the closest dealer to you. Oh, and I know your a "newbie" and all but YOUR CAPS LOCK IS ON!!!

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Old Jul 8, 2001 | 11:20 PM
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Originally posted by JAY25
CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE DID YOU GET YOUR SPRINT SPRINGS FROM I WANT TO PURCHASE SOME FOR MY CAR NOT HAPPY WITH THE INTRAX DROP, THIS WILL BE MY 3RD TIME LOWERING MY CAR OR ANOTHER OPTION CUT OFF A COIL BUT I DON T KNOW WHICH ONE THE TOP OR BOTTOM COIL? DOES ANYONE KNOW THAT ANSWER?

Actually, the best coil to cut is the middle coil. If you cut the middle coil, you will get performance as good as Eibachs! Hehe...just kidding. Don't cut your springs. It's not worth it.

As for dropping your car even lower, keep in mind your ride will deteriorate considerably the lower you go.
Old Jul 9, 2001 | 06:21 AM
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I got my sprints for $145 shipped from Southwest Auto Works.
Old Jul 9, 2001 | 07:33 AM
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With Sprints how different is the ride from stock?

Can't decide between near stock H&Rs or lower, better appearence, but harsher sprints. BTW I'll have Koni's too.
Old Jul 9, 2001 | 11:23 PM
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With Sprints how different is the ride from stock?

Can't decide between near stock H&Rs or lower, better appearence, but harsher sprints. BTW I'll have Koni's too.
Get the sprints! You will not regreat it. If you dont go low enough you will wish you had.

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Old Jul 10, 2001 | 03:25 PM
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w/ sprint springs do i still need new shocks

Originally posted by hockeyghst
i ordered sprint springs...when i put the springs in will i need to worry about the tire touching anyparts of the wheel well??? i dont know if lowering the car affects this at all..reply soon thanx
I am really close to ordering the sprint springs, do i need to get new shocks too? or no?
Old Jul 10, 2001 | 03:32 PM
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I would definitely get new shocks/struts if I was you, for two reasons. One., you struts are now 4 years old, and are getting 'tired'. Secondly, the stock struts were selected with a specific spring compression rate in mind. The Sprints are vastly different from the stock, and the strut will not last long if it has to 'deal' with this.
Old Jul 10, 2001 | 04:34 PM
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Struts to get?

Originally posted by medicsonic
I would definitely get new shocks/struts if I was you, for two reasons. One., you struts are now 4 years old, and are getting 'tired'. Secondly, the stock struts were selected with a specific spring compression rate in mind. The Sprints are vastly different from the stock, and the strut will not last long if it has to 'deal' with this.
Thanks man, do you have any struts that you prefer, or a place where I could look to get them. Also, how much do you think this will run me about, can I install them myself? Thanks again.
Old Jul 10, 2001 | 04:37 PM
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I believe that alot of people that put on the Sprints are putting on Konis. Try the Group Buy forum, or try www.tirerack.com or www.shox.com or one of the other webssites hosted by .org members.
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