I remember saying that the installation instructions are posted somewhere..just having trouble locating them. Just bought a pro kit set! If anyone could help me find the link id appreciate it...happy thanksgiving!
I recommend doing preformance struts at the same time when adding lowering springs. The stock struts will quickly wear out under the duress of lowering the car.
Jason 98' Eagle Talon ESi-T Mitsu Super 16g Turbo(HRC)
#20, "RE: Spring Install?" In response to Reply # 2
non adjustables (ie: KYB, tokico) will run you anywhere from from 3-450 at most. I wouldn't pay more that 450 total for nonadjustables. Adjustables on the other hand will be a bit more (possibly in the high 800 range). Not really sure the figures but worth the money. I have the Progress/KYB-GR2 combo, and it rides too stiff. If you like it stiff, then it's for you. IF not, i would go with Pro kit with Tokico, konis, or even Bilstein.
#21, "RE: Spring Install?" In response to Reply # 2
Here's a good deal you should jump on...
I bought mine from Carparts.com and yes they take awhile(2 weeks or so). However, I bought some Tokico non-adjustables for ABOUT $200. You buy the front separately and then either call back or tell them you're doing a "separate order" for the rears. In each instance use the 33% off coupon. Doing all this, you should be able to purchase all four for around $200.
#23, "RE: Spring Install?" In response to Reply # 5
I would say probably "no." With any lowering, you'll proably never be able to exactly duplicate the softness you can achieve from the factory high-off-ground rolling body ride quality softness.
I think with my setup the ride is good and does what I want it to do, more power to the ground, better body control, better turning, and great looks. I certainly traded what soft ride quality that was there before to what I wanted, a more sporty feel. I called the ride "good" because from what I've seen in some other low-quality coilover setups or some really low ride, low-quality springs. I think if you don't lower your car too much, take care to get some good struts, you'll get a a good ride, but probably never that same stock-like ride. I mean, having that much wheel-well gap, off the road feel, is going to give you a pretty soft-ride. But hell, it's still not even close to sedan-like or even ford-escort like anyways in stock form.
You may want to do some research on some very well-made adjustable coilovers, such as Ground Controls, which can allow you to change the ride-quality setting. This may help for you to achieve that soft-as-possible setting.
Jason 98' Eagle Talon ESi-T Mitsu Super 16g Turbo(HRC)
