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Jul 17, 2005
Pasadena, California
I am wondering which parts I should buy for my car?Either Tokico suspension kit /1,5in drop - http://www.extremepsi.com/store/customer/product.php?productid=17540&cat=635&page=1 /, or combination KYB/Eibach 1,6in drop springs.
The thing is that I have no idea what will be the drop of the springs because from my previous experience on other cars,they may be some discrepancy between the drop that you expect and what realy happens when you install the springs.
Anyway I am running on 18" which are very unkempt by the previous owner so I plan to change them and I want to achieve the perfect look on my car.
Basicly I am wondering between O.Z. Ultraleggera or Enkei RS M - both models have no lip so I thing too low will be no problem for me.
So I want to find exactly what I need to look for buying shocks and springs.
Coilovers are option too,but driving primary on the streets ,they are waste of money I suppose...
Please help with pictures and description of the package that you have on your car.
Thanx!
:dsm:
P.S. Also buying the stuff, will I need anything else on my suspension , or I just have to install shocks and springs and drive happily :)
 
I'd reccomend going with the H&R springs if you want a fairly decent drop. I think the Eibach's are just too low...Especially with 18's.

I'd also reccomend going with tockico illumina, kyb adj or koni yellow shocks. Try and stay away from the tockico blue if you can. They are really stiff to most. I have em and regret it.
 
If you are thinking of going with the Tokico's then just save your $$$ and stick with stock, for struts I would go with KYB AGXs or KONIs, and for springs I would do H&R or ground control coilovers, you will be happy with those, I havnt heard anything good about the Tokico's blues...ever, but not sure how the illuminas are. You dont need these but strut bars would help loads with the body swaying around corners. Check these out>>>http://www.dsmtuners.com/parts/default.php?cPath=3_74, and here's the link to the strut bars>>>http://www.dsmtuners.com/parts/default.php?cPath=3_78 and heres the struts>>>http://www.dsmtuners.com/parts/default.php?cPath=3_75, and the if you go with the KONIs then go with the yellow's, the reds aint too good IMO.
 
OK ,I will stay away from Tokico blues, but where can I find H&R, and could you post me some pics with springs and 18" so I can have the idea how low the car will be?
Also which exact model of H&R do I have to look for?
Tokico Illumina kit is 1,5 in drop which maybe be is a little higher than I want to be ..however I haven't saw any pics of it so I can be certain
And does anyone have some pics with TEIN 1,3 in drop?
Anyway I have posted link that shows Illuminas ,so I will not use blues ...
But pictures...help me with that.
Also, if the car is to low and the tires start to rub with the fenders,or some parts under wouldn't be the best for me...
I hope you've got my problems...please HELP now :)
Thanx!
 
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