peAches yO

I did a search and didn't find one of the many GC threads that answered my question.

I'm thinking about purchasing some ground control coilovers, at this time I don't have enough for shocks to accompany them. My question is, how well would the GC's operate on my stock shocks (I want to lower the car obviously) Is this a good idea or will I blow my shocks soon as I pull out the driveway.

FYI: I'd prob drive GC stock shocks for a 2-3 months before purchasing the shocks.

Thanks in advance.

BlueIntegraBoy

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It depends on how many miles your stock struts have seen especially with stock springs. If you are going from stock suspension to GC, I think they will last 2-3 months until you get aftermarket struts.

peAches yO

133xxx on the stock suspension.

It's a DD and I don't drive crazy. Only thing that worries me is the roads around here aren't in any type of prestien condition.


Modified by peAches yO at 2:45 AM 10/16/2007

peAches yO

Also, If anyone has any other suggestions on a valuable way to lower my car (cheaper than $650 full coilovers) let me know. I'm just gonna be driving it DD but I want it pretty low and still retain some quality in the drive (not bouncy). The GC just seemed like a good idea cause I could upgrade it later with the shocks and have a real quality ride.

VRD^sam

i have GC on my 99 sedan with stock shocks. rides pretty stiff for being stock shocks. wayy stiffer and better then my skunk2/stock shocks, blues/H&R sports springs...

ke98248

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Have a friend with an EG hatchback that's been using GC coilovers on stock shocks for over 3 years. None have blown yet, ride is stiff yet good.

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son i told yo they would be fine, theres no need to make a thread

yee SERIOUS

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it'll last a while. a bit stiffer, but no biggie.

Crazydave

If you are you going to get shocks anyways in 2-3 months, you should just wait to install it all at the same time.

This will save you time and hassle (and money if you are paying someone to install)


I highly recommend Koni Yellows

peAches yO

Yeah of course, yellows would be my first choice

what you talkin bout rudy? ThIs Is AlL a DrEam.. . .. .. .

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this needs to be in suspsension forum


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BlueIntegraBoy

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Umm, I guess a way to prolong the struts is to go with a higher spring rate.