ok i have a cd5 and i am looking to lower it. I want to use the eibach sportline springs. I was reading the sticky that i am going to need after market shocks. it also said aftermarket damper ( isnt that the same as shocks? Well anyway my question is can i get some kyb GR2 struts with the sportline springs?

 

they're the same thing, you can use the gr2's(thats whats on my gf's car), but if you have the money I would get koni's or bilstien but those are $$$

 

damper, strut, shocks, same deal.
At the very least get the kyb agx , if u can koni, if not illuminas

 

GR2's are an OEM replacement. They're no better than the stock struts.

 

KYB's AGX model shocks

 

i have a couple of Questions. i know my car has struts right now. is there a difference if i get shocks instead of struts (is that even possible)? and again i am for sure gonna get the eibach sportline springs. Do you think i will need an aftermarcket camber kit?

 

It's not possible to replace a shock with a strut, or vice versa. Let me explain the difference between a strut and a shock.

A shock does one thing: dampen and control the spring's movement.

A strut performs two tasks:
1. dampen the spring's movement, just as a shock does.
2. provide structural support for the vehicle's suspension.

Struts, shocks... don't worry so much about what people call them or label them. Both terms get used at the wrong times.

 

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If you have a CD chassis you don't have struts. You have shocks all the way around.

 

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Really i thought that my car was a cd5 according to what i read on the sticky (must have read it wrong) i kno i have struts for sure though.

So do u guys think the drop will cause my camber to be too negative? i dont want to buy new struts, springs, and tires and not have money to buy the camber kit

 

if you want koni shocks try http://www.shox.com. their products aren't as expensive as others. i got my koni yellows from them. hope it helps.

 

Koni yellows is what I have and they are great along with some ground controls.

 

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Camber isn't really a problem if you drop your car 2" or less. It's the toe that kills your tires. Always make sure to get alignment after lowering a vehicle.

 

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Oh thats no big thing. I can align it at the shop i work at. i just wanted to make sure i wasnt going 2 need a camber kit. thanks for the links they are a big help

 

i need struts not shocks i didnt see any struts on http://www.shox.com/appguide/s...y.php