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Old 11-20-2011, 07:57 PM
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Hello everyone,
I have a 1991 Wagon. It's the 2wd DX model. I'm asking for some advice on my suspension. Id like to spend around $1000. My goal is to be as low as possible without having to roll my fenders. I'm also going to have 15x8 rims down the road. Currently I'm all stock with the exception of Function 7 LCA's. I'd welcome any input on
-Coilovers
-Shocks
-Extended Tophats

In addition,
-Wheel Offsets

Also, If you run any set up and have recommendations, post em up!
Thanks in advance!
Jonathan
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Come on guys!
I'm looking to make my wagon handle like a go kart!
Help me out!
I was looking into buying these...
http://www.jhpusa.com/store/pc/viewP...idcategory=252
And maybe skunk2 camber kits so everything rides correctly.
Thoughts Anyone?
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koni/gc
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Can you elaborate please?
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Koni/Ground Control
http://www.ground-control-store.com/...p/II=681/CA=71

Don't for get a nice rear sway bar, recommend asr or progress
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What truly are your goals for this car?
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Never mind, just re read your first post, you wanna be as low as possible and have a $1000 dollar budget, can't help ya there, good luck!
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Koni/GC SET-UP!
Old 12-19-2011, 09:31 PM
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where are you located?
we have wagon meets all the time.
we help each others wagons at the meets.
you might want to fill in your info.
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Hey, I'm from Pennsylvania, so no Orange County meets for me :/
And my budget isn't really stiff, I just threw that out there. I want to get the good set up the first time, so whatever the costs, then so be it!
Thanks!
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Default Re: 1991 Wagon Suspension

I love my Ksport Kontrol Pro Coilovers!

And you will have a hard time being low and running a 15x8 wheel with any kind of low offset if you don't plan on rolling/pulling fenders.
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the wagon group im in might all be going with the Ground control kit.

its listed at about $1219.00 on their site. still need to add in shipping and tax. so it might be around $1500 when its all said and done.
as a larger group im thinking if we all get this at the same time we should be able to get a better deal. you can join if you like. just pm me your contact info.
http://www.ground-control-store.com/.../II=681/CA=167
as for experience, there is only one guy in the group has the actual kit in his car, but that car is an acura integra. either way he says its well worth the money.

its got upper mounts which allow dropping the car really low and will not hurt too much the shocks inside. i am assuming that this should drop very low, but i have not seen a wagon with it yet.

the spring rate can be anything we want. so if you want a particular rate for your ride in the front vs. the rears then you just tell them when ordering and another person can order something else. this does not cost extra.

there is a lifetime warrenty on the unit if you buy from a certified dealer, which all of us down here believe that will make it or break our decision.
http://www.ground-control-store.com/.../4530ht_fs.jpg
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if your fine with spending the extra, then koni/gc, don't waste your time with generic coilovers.
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Originally Posted by m_shake
if your fine with spending the extra, then koni/gc, don't waste your time with generic coilovers.
Could you give me a link?
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Link for what?
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Originally Posted by m_shake
Link for what?
Koni/gc
What's that stand for?
I know then make different Koni's.
They go by color, right?
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