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Old Apr 16, 2001 | 08:43 PM
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Ok guys, what is the opinion of you all about suspension types? Would u go with coil overs or springs and struts?
Old Apr 16, 2001 | 08:48 PM
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Originally posted by 2k1spdfrk
Ok guys, what is the opinion of you all about suspension types? Would u go with coil overs or springs and struts?
That depends!!!! I have springs right now but if I had known about the coilovers b4, I would of gotten them instead..
Old Apr 16, 2001 | 08:53 PM
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Coilovers are definitely in another level, but you will have crappy ride quality. If you think the Eibachs are bad... hehehehe.
Old Apr 16, 2001 | 09:02 PM
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Coilovers are definitely in another level, but you will have crappy ride quality. If you think the Eibachs are bad... hehehehe.
Yeah but they look awesome plus it's height adjustable(I'm talking about Cattman Coilovers). I've gotten use to the bumpy ride.... I was driving my sister's Benz around while my Max was at the dealer and it felt weird.....
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how harsh is the ride? roller coaster harsh?? where ur a** is sore after a ride?? or u just feel every lil bump in the road??
Old Apr 17, 2001 | 06:29 AM
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Originally posted by AznWontonboy
how harsh is the ride? roller coaster harsh?? where ur a** is sore after a ride?? or u just feel every lil bump in the road??
Both, but I don't mind those at all.
Old Apr 17, 2001 | 05:11 PM
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Alright what r we talking about here. I know some of u have coils and others springs. I would like to know how much difference do i get with the coils against the cost. As far as i can tell i'll be spending about 5oo-600 dollars more over springs. Is the amount justified with the benefits. My car is basically a street car with a little weekend scca racing on the side, when time permits.
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Originally posted by 2k1spdfrk
Alright what r we talking about here. I know some of u have coils and others springs. I would like to know how much difference do i get with the coils against the cost. As far as i can tell i'll be spending about 5oo-600 dollars more over springs. Is the amount justified with the benefits. My car is basically a street car with a little weekend scca racing on the side, when time permits.
For coilovers you have 2 choices:
1) Cattman ($1400?)
2) Ground Controls ($400)

Check out Cattman's site for more info: http://www.cattman.com

If you get GC's, you'll have to buy struts (unless you want to use the stock struts which is not recommended). So, this setup will run you about $800.

If you like performance, coilovers is the way to go.
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