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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 10:44 AM
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Default Best options for struts?

This is for a road racing purpose. I'm not getting any feedback there though, so figured I'd give it a go here.


#1.. I know Koni has inserts, but is that going to be my only option? Is fabbing an
extension of some type so I can use complete sets for a civic/teg out of the question? I
would really like to be able to get some as a set like PIC rather than mix and match. Especially as Koni's aren't the cream of the crop (or are they?) and I want options for later.

#2.. I did find this under search, from '08..
Originally Posted by fireant
To be fair, macpherson strut cars are known to benefit more from upper strut bars.
Can anyone confirm/deny that? Would a rear bar benefit me?


Also, I am curious to get some of your impressions of my rear suspension.
The strut is a sky scraper at >2ft (very rough measure). The lower arm is also a monster at just shy of 24". (ignore the wip and temp, I need to get the car moveable)




Can I say that this isn't the worst of possible macstrut setups? The long arms reduce the camber changes under compression. The only truly bad thing is a 1 piece rotor/tapered bearing. I am looking into a possible switch to a sealed unit like the rear bearing/spindle of a civic.
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Old Sep 1, 2010 | 12:37 PM
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Default Re: Best options for struts?

what car am i looking at?
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 12:35 PM
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no comments on even the strut bar with macstruts? anyone?
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 12:52 PM
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one more time, what car am i looking at?
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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Old Sep 3, 2010 | 07:01 PM
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Default Re: Best options for struts?

you know what, i really have no use for smart asses when you;re the one in need of help. figure it out yourself
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Old Sep 5, 2010 | 08:36 PM
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Old Sep 6, 2010 | 06:17 PM
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This is off topic but please do not trust in scissors jacks when under a car. (This situation is "ok" since the car is still on wheels)....just a safety note.
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Old Sep 8, 2010 | 07:59 AM
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I know man, thx. I am a tech. I can actually fit under the car without the jack, just needed some extra room for access to the lines.
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Old Sep 9, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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No prob.

"Work smart not hard"
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