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Old Jun 22, 2004 | 05:17 PM
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how low can u go without bouncing?

I have KYB gr2's and they warrantee the struts up to 1.5" drop. I was wondering how much lower can I drop the car without it bouncing like a bobble-head doll. My wheel gap is so tall I dont think 1.5 will make a difference. Id LIKE to go 1.5 in rear and maybe 2.something in front.
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 05:42 PM
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Sprint will drop ya around 1.75"

Thats what I have. My gap betwean the fron is about 1/4 inches and my rear are -1/4''
Old Jun 22, 2004 | 06:03 PM
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thats real low.. do u scrape on driveways?.. also do u live near major highways?eibachs are the s++tthose sprints drop it too much for my comfort..their prone to blow struts quicker than we expect
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 06:20 AM
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talk to the gold max and get air bags
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 06:25 AM
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don't go any lower than sprints.. with ANY strut. at that point, you've got less than 1.5" of strut travel. and on anything less than full coilovers, the ride will suck like @$$.

And since we don't have coilovers, that'll be kinda hard to do. if you're going to run sprint or intrax, get tokico at minimum if not Koni.
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 06:36 AM
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i herd konis dont last long and there a bi*ch to install
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 06:52 AM
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I heard koni's are the best avaliable to us and the adjustibility/quality makes the install worth it.
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by icepick
i herd konis dont last long and there a bi*ch to install
you heard wrong....
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 07:24 AM
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Originally Posted by icepick
talk to the gold max and get air bags
I 'preciate yall for the info. I wish I could afford to put some bags on my joint but I'd never go nowhere!! But I'm keeping the KYB's so I want something that will work with these. I like the drop that the sprint ones give but I want no bounce. The Eibachs are cool but I think if I buy them and put 'em on I'll want it lower.
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 07:48 AM
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well you can't have both mang.. if you want sprint or intrax, you're gonna have to dump the KYBs.
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:25 AM
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well you can't have both mang.. if you want sprint or intrax, you're gonna have to dump the KYBs.
nice...guess Ill do ibox
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 09:30 AM
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Old Jun 23, 2004 | 10:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
[img]http://www.2khappyware.com/ibox2.jpg[img]
I dont understand, do you want a pizza box computer or something?

someone tell you about my milk crate computer/other crazy "what can shawn stuff a computer into" projects? lol.
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 10:07 AM
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I run Intrax/KYB and my ride is nice, not bad at all. My 4th gen with KYB and Progress is worse. I think my 3rd gen rides damn near like stock with 40 series tires too. But Koni/Intrax is your dad and will take care of you.

Here is a front wheel gap pic of Intrax/Koni.



Here is a back wheel gap pic of Intrax/Koni.



Does it get any better for $700. ?
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 10:10 AM
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Not the sharpest tool in the shed are ya MrGonads?

Originally Posted by MrGone
I dont understand, do you want a pizza box computer or something?

someone tell you about my milk crate computer/other crazy "what can shawn stuff a computer into" projects? lol.
Old Jun 23, 2004 | 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by dmontzmax
I run Intrax/KYB and my ride is nice, not bad at all. My 4th gen with KYB and Progress is worse. I think my 3rd gen rides damn near like stock with 40 series tires too. But Koni/Intrax is your dad and will take care of you.

Here is a front wheel gap pic of Intrax/Koni.



Here is a back wheel gap pic of Intrax/Koni.



Does it get any better for $700. ?
"THATS WHAT I'M TALKIN ABOUT BABY!! Thats perfect wheel gap if ever I saw two.
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