shocks and coil spring help

[HeLzKaos]

ok guys i need advice here. i have a 95 gst that im in the process of redoing. im looking for a good suspension set up. the shocks that i have in there now are shot and way to bouncy so i need to know what would be a good shock to put in there and are coil springs worth the effort of putting them in as well?

 

[TrystanGST]

What you get as a replacement will depend on 2 main things:

What are you planning to do with the car?

What's your budget?

 

[HeLzKaos]

im gonna raise the horse power sooner or later and budget is kinda flexable at times

 

[TrystanGST]

Ah. What I meant was is this going to be a daily driver? A car that seems some track time? A full blown race car?

As far as budget, you can spend $200 and get some GR-2s to replace your blown shocks, or you can spend upwards of $7000 to get some serious coilovers.

 

[HeLzKaos]

its gonna be a daily driver and hopefully get some track time. not trying to set records yet ill wait till i find a gsx to go all out with

 

[TrystanGST]

Then it really comes down to how much you want to spend. There's a lot of recommendations out there for good shock/spring combos. I wouldn't want to go with anything too stiff, as that would decrease comfort on the street.

 

[HeLzKaos]

yea i was thinking that. thats y im trying to get some recomendations on what to use. that is not stiff but also will support some power as well

 

[LandoAWD]

thats y im trying to get some recomendations on what to use.

The SEARCH function would be a good thing to use.

Check out the Handling forum. Good setups for all aspects of driving these things.

y =/= why

 

[TrystanGST]

Lando's advice is the best.

My brother has a KYB AGX/H&R Race setup, and he uses it as a daily driver.

 

[timmy]

I use the Tokico spring/strut package. Love them

 

[HeLzKaos]

thanks i will check it out! just trying to get some ideas of what to use and what to stay away from.

 

[dsmspickdad]

Used Eibach Pro's with just your normal Monroe Sensatrack's rode like a dream. Stock nice ride with the lower stance. That was on a '95 tsi.

 

[squeak104]

Just installed Pro-kit with Illuminas last night. Rides like stock bur sits a little lower. Good for me since mine is a daily driver with some crappy under construction roads.

 

[HeLzKaos]

im looking at some tein springs right now i might pick them up next weekend

 

[WytChoclitJ]

I think you will be very happy with your Tein springs. I had Tein Coilovers on my old 99 eclipse. Handled like a dream. I am now kind of at a crossroads with my "new" 99 eclipse as far as what route to take suspension wise. PM me and let me know how the Tein springs are for you.