Lowering the ride.
03-19-2004, 06:28 PM
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Lowering the ride.
I got a 2.2 cl. Getting lowering springs. I'm going to lower the car to 1.7 in the front and 1.7 in the rear. Anyone get the eibach drop 1.7f/r? Is the front going to be higher than the back with this drop? Also did anyone get this drop without getting a camber kit and aftermarket shocks? If so how was the ride? By the way, I did a search and read almost all the threads.
03-19-2004, 06:31 PM
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From what I know (correct me if I am wrong):
Camber kit- makes the car have less tire wear.
Shocks - makes the car a better ride.
I am trying to do some research before I buy it. Thanks
Camber kit- makes the car have less tire wear.
Shocks - makes the car a better ride.
I am trying to do some research before I buy it. Thanks
03-19-2004, 06:42 PM
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I hav ethe Eibach pro-kits....drops about that much (1.7)
Yeah, if you get shocks, try to go for the Koni's...they are nice
Camber kits do help...but for pro-kit...it isn't required
Pro-kit is nice....ride is nice on factory struts
Yeah, if you get shocks, try to go for the Koni's...they are nice
Camber kits do help...but for pro-kit...it isn't required
Pro-kit is nice....ride is nice on factory struts
03-19-2004, 06:43 PM
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if you go lower than 1.5" inches you need a camber kit...just for the front......also, you need shocks when you lower the car....if youre doin eibach sport's (1.7") then i'd reccomend kyb agx's and an ingalls front camber kit. The ride will be amazing when you do it! youll also need an alignment!
but trust me on the camber kit.........
but trust me on the camber kit.........
03-19-2004, 06:45 PM
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With the sportline drop you will need a camber kit otherwise you will be going through tires every few months. Also with this drop you will blow your factory shocks pretty quick. Its better to get the spring/schock combo together because it isnt anymore to have them installed at the same time.
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i've asked this b4, if i go w/ a tokico shocks and neuspeed springs, will i have a rough ride?
lots of people suggested the prokit is it b/c the comfort level is closed to the shock?
lots of people suggested the prokit is it b/c the comfort level is closed to the shock?
03-19-2004, 07:56 PM
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If I get shocks, camber kit and springs.... I will be looking at spending $700.00??? Damn I didn't know it will be this expensive to lower the car. 
03-20-2004, 11:40 AM
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hey i am gettin my ride lowered too. imma buy everything at once and install all at once too. saves u money. prolly go wit the sportlines wit KYB AGX and ingalls just like d5c5b said.
03-20-2004, 05:22 PM
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I got H & R 1.75 front/ 1.5 back...I do NOT have aftermarket shock, and I do NOT have a camber kit. I can barely keep the car on the road!!lol..as far as I can tell, shocks are a must, but I think the camber of my wheels are the same...I guess we will see. Just remember, you have to spend money...don't go half abs.
03-20-2004, 07:12 PM
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I started out with just sportlines, i went through my front tires in less than 3 months. Additionally, during that same amount of time i blew all 4 of my factory shocks. Save yourself the time and money and do it all at once.
03-21-2004, 09:35 AM
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Kool. Since that is being said. I am going to get a 2inch drop on my front and rear. Will the rear be higher than the back??? Also when I buy shocks do it suppose to come with struts??? What do struts do???
03-21-2004, 09:38 AM
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One last thing. A dude quoted me for 750.00 for springs (eibach), camberkit and shocks. He told me if I get the one he recommend no matter how low you drop the car it will ride like stock. Is that expensive? How much did most of you guys spend for the whole setup???
03-21-2004, 09:46 AM
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ok, i got an amazing deal on my setup, so dont judge youre prices against mine...........here is what a reasonable setup will cost
springs-200
shocks-300
camber kit-150
labor-150
total-800
springs-200
shocks-300
camber kit-150
labor-150
total-800
My Neuspeeds are still within factory camber spec - just barely, but still...
03-21-2004, 08:35 PM
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I think dust has a special pro kit or sumthing. It looks more than a 1.5" drop.
I have lightspeeds and kyb agx's currently. I'm dropped about 3". Front Ignalls and rear washers.
I have lightspeeds and kyb agx's currently. I'm dropped about 3". Front Ignalls and rear washers.
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