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Handling Tech: 4G63 suspension, steering, brakes, tires, lightweight wheels, bushings, etc.

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Old 07-11-2002, 05:26 AM Show Printable Version Show Printable Version   Email this Post to a Friend Email this Post      #1 (permalink)
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Eibach Prokits w/ stock shocks?


anybody ever have aftermarket springs w/ the stock shocks.....The Prokits offer a 1.7" drop in front/rear. I just want to make sure that the stock shocks can handle any bumps w/out the tire hittin the wheel well. There's a sale on www.i-m-racing.com for a set of Prokits - $210 shipped

I really can't complain about the price, and the sale is only till August 3rd. Should I go for it? I need to get my car alignment done anyway...but money is kinda tite rite now, and I cna't fork out the extra 200+ for new shocks. Need some help deciding...so Ima ask my dsm brotherhood & couple sisters here on what to do...

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my bad that's the wrong site above: Here it is.

http://www.no-limit-enterprises.com

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I would recommend you install aftermarket chocks when you do the springs. Your shocks life will be shortened drastically by the springs.


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thanks man....ima get Koni sport adjustables....take it easy

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So you don't order the wrong set


The sportlines have the major drop that you are referring to. The pro-kit is the set that only drops about an inch.

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Yeah, I have the Prokits and they are rated at a 1.3 inch drop. The Sportlines are the more agressive of the two. I don't think that you will have any trouble witht he tire rubbing on the wheel well with either set of springs you go with. I have a friend that has sportlines and he does not rub.
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ya..get shocks...i run the prokits (1.3 inch drop) on my gsx with stock shocks...everything's great, if you're one to enjoy bumpy clunky rides.
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i've seen prokits and sportlines on 1g's , and i've ridden in the prokit with stock shocks...it rides better than stock is all i can say..i wouldn't buy agx's or koni's for such a high "drop" (1 inch with the prokits on 1gs)
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I have a pro-kit on my car and after about 5 months the stock shocks were going and the driver front one totally blew out.

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make sure u get struts and NOT shocks when you do purchase them


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Pro-Kit rules. Not much of a drop, but 1 inch is enough for me.

Rides GREAT. I combined them with KYB GR2's, they rode comfy like stock, but handled on rails. I'd put them on any DSM

Intrax isn't very good, I know some cars with them. They are good for a 2 inch drop, but they are too soft to be a 'performance' coil
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Hey eclipsinemcee, how low is your drop?

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