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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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1.2in drop.

i think im going to drop my ride 1.2 inches will i need to buy new shocks/struts?
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Old Jun 24, 2008 | 10:32 PM
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No not for a drop that mild, but if you're going through all the work to yank out your suspension, you might as well put a set of new shocks
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 04:02 PM
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Nah your stockies will be fine. But for that mild of a drop you could always get some GR-2s.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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Nah your stockies will be fine. But for that mild of a drop you could always get some GR-2s.
or some tokico blues
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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Not meaning to thread jack but with a drop of 1.2" will you need a camber kit or is that still within factory adjustments?
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 05:23 PM
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^Definately no for the back. Not quite sure about the front though. I'd doubt it.
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by DaInFaMMuS1
or some tokico blues
do you think that these are a good brand
i still want a nice ride and it says i wont loose ride quality but im sure that they all say that
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Old Jun 25, 2008 | 08:03 PM
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Buy new shocks if the ones you have now are worn out. The drop won't instantly kill your shocks but it's always good to get all of your suspension work done in one go if you're paying someone to install it.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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do you think that these are a good brand
i still want a nice ride and it says i wont loose ride quality but im sure that they all say that
I have not 1 but 2 sets of them and i love em. No complaints whatsoever here.
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Old Jun 26, 2008 | 06:19 PM
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one more question it says compatible with stock shocks is this true or will it damage my stockies

im planing on buying a new set of stock shocks
no aftermarket b/c money is tight
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 12:34 AM
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you wont need either..i got 1.2 from the eibach prokit and its straight..i mean why not do shocks lol
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 03:51 AM
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The stock shocks will work with the lowering springs but you should definately check out the price if you're buying new ones. It might be worth it to pick up some KYB AGX or something similar if the stockies cost alot
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 05:44 AM
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Trust me, you're going to want new struts. I'm dropped on a pro kit and the ride is terrible.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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Dont skimp on suspension. If you're ripping it out for springs, might as well get new shocks too. oh 1.2 is a pussy drop, slam that thing on some neuspeed races and agx
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 08:31 AM
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Thought the GR-2's are the same as the stock ones?

Originally Posted by XxAtTheGatesxX
Nah your stockies will be fine. But for that mild of a drop you could always get some GR-2s.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 05:00 PM
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^Pretty much. But since he wants basically stock struts, GR-2s would be a good idea. Plus they're half the cost of AGXs.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 10:19 PM
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I don't regret for a minute getting Illuminas, they are worth the extra money to me, especialy for something the car will never need again

I think I passed on the GR-2 thinking they'd be too conservative with the drop

Originally Posted by XxAtTheGatesxX
^Pretty much. But since he wants basically stock struts, GR-2s would be a good idea. Plus they're half the cost of AGXs.
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Old Jun 27, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Dicorp
Dont skimp on suspension. If you're ripping it out for springs, might as well get new shocks too. oh 1.2 is a pussy drop, slam that thing on some neuspeed races and agx
yea i was thiking that so i found a kit that is adjustible from 1 to 4 inches,
but there for a 95' accord they should fit, right?
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Old Jun 28, 2008 | 08:24 PM
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Might as well replace the shocks, that way you don't need to mess with putting the springs on the old shocks and can leave it as a whole assembly. Plus if you get some adjustable shocks you could improve the ride
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