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Old 07-17-2001, 07:39 AM
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OK, I don't know much about suspensions so I have some questions.

FSTB/RSB - IS it OK to install these with out changing springs and struts, or will they prematurly wear out ? Do these simply bolt on ?

Springs - If I get stiffer or lower springs do I have to replace struts ?

P.S. My Max seems to get faster everyday, 4600 miles and I'm starting to get tire chirp going into 2nd, something that didn't happen before.

Sorry if these questions have been asked before.

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Old 07-17-2001, 07:48 AM
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Originally posted by jopa
OK, I don't know much about suspensions so I have some questions.

FSTB/RSB - IS it OK to install these with out changing springs and struts, or will they prematurly wear out ? Do these simply bolt on ?
They are a great bolt on, stand-alone first stage. No springs/struts/shocks needed.


Springs - If I get stiffer or lower springs do I have to replace struts ?
this is recommended. If you want stiffer, go Eibach and Koni or perhaps GC coilovers

P.S. My Max seems to get faster everyday, 4600 miles and I'm starting to get tire chirp going into 2nd, something that didn't happen before.
This apparently happens as the engine wears in. Nice eh?
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Old 07-17-2001, 10:13 AM
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Originally posted by punkdork
[B]They are a great bolt on, stand-alone first stage. No springs/struts/shocks needed.
this is recommended. If you want stiffer, go Eibach and Koni or perhaps GC coilovers

This apparently happens as the engine wears in. Nice eh?
Thanks for the reply, I think the FSTB/RSB will be ordered with my next paycheck. I need to throw a K&N drop in as well.

And yes it is nice that this car gets faster.
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Old 07-17-2001, 02:25 PM
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I have a question too...non-related suspension question...

The new Cattman Coilover system....do you need to purchase springs also along with the coilovers or does the coilover set include everything you need to replace shocks and struts? Holla...

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Old 07-17-2001, 03:11 PM
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Re: I have a question too...non-related suspension question...

Originally posted by Deac
The new Cattman Coilover system....do you need to purchase springs also along with the coilovers or does the coilover set include everything you need to replace shocks and struts? Holla...

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Its a full setup. Cattman's cool. Email him if you have questions.
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Old 07-17-2001, 06:10 PM
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Re: I have a question too...non-related suspension question...

I have the cattman gen 2 coilovers and can tell you it replaces everything. Worth the money. Very very adjustable
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The new Cattman Coilover system....do you need to purchase springs also along with the coilovers or does the coilover set include everything you need to replace shocks and struts? Holla...

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