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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 07:32 AM
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Default Coilovers = New shocks?

i have a '95 prelude and will probably get a coilover kit and drop it about 2", i'm not looking to break the bank so will i need new shocks?
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 07:55 AM
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Default Re: Coilovers = New shocks? (Matt5745767)

think im gonna go with a skunk2 coilover kit
anyone wanna flame on them??
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 10:27 AM
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skank 2's are ok, and yes, you will need new shocks.

a 2" drop will pwn stock shocks.

in fact, a 2" drop might not work with most aftermarket shocks...
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Old Mar 26, 2005 | 02:43 PM
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Default Re: Coilovers = New shocks? (Matt5745767)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Matt5745767 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">will i need new shocks?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Yes.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Matt5745767 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">think im gonna go with a skunk2 coilover kit
anyone wanna flame on them??</TD></TR></TABLE>
I will.

Ground Control &gt; Skunk2.
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Old Mar 27, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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Default Re: Coilovers = New shocks? (Targa250R)

what if i just got springs and lowered it like 1.5" cuz im cheap and i dont want new shocks
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