I am starting to look at the suspension on my 95 GS and was wondering which springs are the best and also which shocks would accompany them. I would like to drop the car about 2". I don't want coilovers because this is strictly a summer car and don't want to change the settings once I get the front end aligned.
I figure that I will be putting 17" rims on and am also wondering about clearance with the wheel wells. I know that with larger rims there may be some rubbing issues, but haven't heard really anything about 17" problems.
#311, "RE: Shock & Spring Question" In response to Reply # 0
Well, let see..... you can get pro-kit for about 1.2~1.5 inches drop, 2" drop may be to much for daily driving, also you will need front camber kit for 2" drop. About the shocks, maybe Tokico blue shock(non-ajust) otherwise get agx-red (ajust), lower our car looks really good, but I still miss the stock feeling when I pass a speed-bump.
#312, "RE: Shock & Spring Question" In response to Reply # 1
Ive got the eibach pro kit and the blue tokico's. I drive the car daily and it feels nice and firm. I also have 17's on mine with 215/40s and they don't rub at all. Our cars have alot of room in the wheels wells so it should not be a problem.
#313, "RE: Shock & Spring Question" In response to Reply # 0
I have a 95 GS too and I put 17 inch wheels with 225/45/17's on it. They fit fine but the car MUST be lowered. This setup raised the car a bit. I've got coilovers that I need to install so I'm going to lower it about 1.5 inches. Probably going to need rear camber kits though. I've heard many different opinions on this.....under 2 inches dont worry about cambers...over 2 inches get them. I've also heard the reverse of this is true. Does anyone know for sure???
#314, "RE: Shock & Spring Question" In response to Reply # 0
215/45 225/40 or 225/45/17 will fit without rubbing with proper offset rims. The only real concern is the rear suspension arm (look back there and you'll see). As for struts the rear AGX are great. The fronts are a little bouncy but people with the tokico illuminas say the same thing. Have yet to hear any complaints about Konis other than the adjustments aren't marked. Your on your own with spring selection since too many exist and most have only had one or maybe two sets at best. Suspension tech springs ride good, look decent but could be a little stiffer for my taste. Anyway you can see how they look in the pic. Thats with stock struts. AGX struts raised my front end (which I dont mind too much since the 97' front end is lower).
#23254, "RE: Shock & Spring Question" In response to Reply # 4
i want skunk2 coilovers and some nice adjustable struts but i don't know what i want.. any ideas for about 1.5 drop.. i know there adjustable but i would like to raise it to stock or close to it in winter and slam it for show..
