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k-sport springs on an EM1 ?

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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Default k-sport springs on an EM1 ?

If i temporarily (for a few months) install some k-sport springs with kyb gr-2 struts onto my EM1, are the kyb's going to blow out right away since the drop from the springs is 2.25 rear and 2.5 front? I live in an area with a decent amount of shitty PA roads. If i do decide to use this setup, is there any way to add height to the car so that the shocks wont blow out so fast?
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 01:21 PM
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yeah, don't use springs that will drop the car that low.
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by .Manny.
yeah, don't use springs that will drop the car that low.
anything more than 2.0inches will kill those shocks fast...keep it stock for now and save a little. remember a alignment is needed after every suspension change up. I've learned it the hard way and gone thru too many alignments!
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Old Dec 31, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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would the back shocks see less abuse than the front? one of my rear neuspeed coilovers is blown and i was looking for something to replace it temporarily
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