Need new struts. While I am replacing the struts I want to lower my car about 1.5". Can I get away with doing this for around $300-$350? If so what spring and struts will be the best for the money? Thanks for the help in advance.

Jamie

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Do a search Bro. Not being rude but your question has been answered many times. Try it you might like it!

Tokico Blues (4 struts for $202.64 @ www.gmpperformance.com , that's the cheapest I've EVER seen them) and most springs will run the same $$$ wise. Most people like Eibach, I've got H&R, there's also Suspension Techniques, Neuspeed and some others. The best place to get springs would be www.thepartstrader.com or www.dsmtrader.com if you don't mind going with used ones. Mine were used when I got them, there's nothing really that can go wrong with them. Either way, new or used, you should be able to get springs and the Tokico's for less than $350 easy.

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or you could just by koni yellows. they lower you all around about an inch. not under 350 though

Please explain to me how new struts alone will lower your car.


-Tony 98'GST
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Hands down the best springs out there IMO are the Eibach Prokits. i have the RSR which are the same spring rate as eibach. prokits have good spring rate for track racing, street driving, and the occasional off road rallying.

depending on $$$, if you got it go for the Konis. If not the tockico adjustables are the best for the $$$. I have heard the tockico blues going bad after a while.

there are mix feelings on whether you will need a camber kit aftering going 1.3 to 1.5" drop. some cars need it and some don't. typically the rear will camber out more than the front. For my car I just went with the RRE rear camber kit and added washers according to how much I want to correct in the rear. My front was okay.

hope this answers some of your question on lowering your car.

kaiser

I picked up tokico blues and eibach sportlines for a total of $202.50 off ebay. Dont forget that youre gonna have to get an alignment too though...which will probably run you $80 to have it done right. (Be careful there too...I heard some places will try and screw you so take it to somewhere that deals with a lot of lowered cars) Otherwise you run the risk of scrubbing your tires down in like 4-5K miles, when they should last you 25-30K. Check the pic in my sig...taken the day I put the new springs and struts on. They were pretty used, so I didnt have to worry about any settling...and they seem to be holding up very well...theyre awesome!

i was wondering if anyone knows if coilovers off of a regular gs will fit a eclipse spyder??????

i know this is off the subject but i figured that some of you guys would know.

funny you should ask, I believe they shoudl fit without a problem. The suspension between a GS and a Spyder is the same and hence I don't see why they would be different.

kaiser

Now where do I find the write-up on how to change the struts and springs? I am ready to do it. I had it but now I can't find it! Need as soon as possible.

Thanks,
Jamie

go with eibach pro-kit springs, if your looking for a 1-1.5" drop.


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well first of all if the rod in th strut is shorter the car will sit lower and koni notes as a disclaimer that the yellows will lower you an inch:P