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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 12:40 PM
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suspension vs/ exhaust

I have done part of my suspension. Eibach springs, tokico shocks. Should I finish out the suspension first, ie.. front and rear struts and rear sway or get into the exhaust? I have a cold air intake already and want more power and sound but I feel the suspension shouldn't be left unfinished.... I'm also on a limited budget. Can't do both unfortunately. Any opinions?
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 12:46 PM
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Do you already have aftermarket tokicos all the way around or are they the stock tokicos?

Suspension is better left finished, because when modding engine performance, it all matters how far the owner of the car want;s to go, and with suspension, at least in the way of springs/struts go, you should finish tht off first.
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 12:51 PM
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Finish suspension first - my order as of now: progress springs, illuminas, rims and tires, sway/strut tower bars ...
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 12:53 PM
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SUSPENSION!! When i first start, i was going for hp, intake, pulley, thinking that the se model would have a better suspension set up, i was wrong.
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 12:55 PM
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I have Tokico Blues on there.....
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 12:56 PM
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I'd go with suspension first. Then you can enjoy the the horsepower more when you do install stuff.
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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Thanks for the replies! What about brands? Any views on who to go with to complete the suspension?
Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:05 PM
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Most guys will tell you to go with Illumina's to round out your spring/strut combo. (They're next on my list of suspension upgrades). As for a rear sway bar, Progress, Addco, and Stillen make the popular choices for our cars. If you don't need the adjustability.......which most of us don't.........I'd go with the Progress. It's cheap and effective. Look in the GD section for the Illuminas, and check Southwestautoworks for the rear sway bar.
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