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Old 05-04-2002, 10:33 PM
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lowering my 2k2

I am interested in lowering my 2k2 about 2" . Does anyone know what kind of springs does it without cutting. and where can i get them for a good price in southern california or online....

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2" is alot. Most springs will do like 1.7" in the front and 1.2-3" in the rear. 2" would require at least coilovers.

I would go with Maxspeed springs cause they drop nicely (look at my webpage for before and after) and they cost about $100.

Other brands are Progress, H&R, Eibachs, and then Coilovers from Ground Control and Cattman.

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Old 05-04-2002, 11:15 PM
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Originally posted by BigDogJonx
2" is alot. Most springs will do like 1.7" in the front and 1.2-3" in the rear. 2" would require at least coilovers.

I would go with Maxspeed springs cause they drop nicely (look at my webpage for before and after) and they cost about $100.

Other brands are Progress, H&R, Eibachs, and then Coilovers from Ground Control and Cattman.

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yeah but why are the maxspeed so cheap? are they going to sag over time... ?? how is the handling compare to stock?
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I too have the Maxspeeds and they are awesome.
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Old 05-05-2002, 07:02 AM
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I got the H&Rs with Tokico blues and I still have a 4 finger gap up front and 1.5-2 in back

I'd save money and get the maxspeed springs, but don't get me wrong, I love the ride of the H&Rs, they're just a bit pricey.
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Old 05-05-2002, 07:20 AM
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I have progress on my 2K and Love them...I get the most drop out of all springs until coilovers. Ride is bumpy but i got used to them
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Old 05-05-2002, 02:21 PM
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Originally posted by jcphamer


yeah but why are the maxspeed so cheap? are they going to sag over time... ?? how is the handling compare to stock?
I have had them the longest from anyone who is on the .org here. They have not sagged one bit.

Last I heard they were being manufactured by the same company that manufacturers the H&Rs

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If I go with the maxspeed how long can I go on my stock struts or shocks.I drive some pretty crappy roads in CT and don't want to bottom out or wreck anything else.Also are there any struts out yet that will fit a 2002 without grinding,shaving,cutting or whatever.Thanks in advance.
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I drive on pretty decent roads here in SoCal... The Max drop seems decent. I must say I scrapped my Tailpipes twice this week, in 2 serious dips from a strip mall, one time there were 4 people in the car...I am happy with the Maxspeed drop , and dont see any further drop to be a good idea..
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