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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 05:45 PM
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i was just thinking about lowering my car maybe 3/4 of an inch to 1 inch and was wondering if i would have to buy new struts if i planned on only lowering that much...?? also if i only want to lower it that much should i stick to maybe some h and r oe springs or go with ground control coilovers....because i was wondering since i am only going to be lowering it 3/4 to an inch...would struts/ coilovers be neccessary??? also....which would possibly give the smoothest ride
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 05:54 PM
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I wouldnt buy new struts.

I'd suggest the H&R oe springs.
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Old Jul 11, 2004 | 11:20 PM
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with coils you basically have an almost same drop all around the car. with Coil overs your have to adjust your car to make sure the ride height is the same on all the wheels so its a pain to set up..
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 06:14 AM
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so if i wanna drop around 3/4 to an inch i should just get springs?
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 06:35 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by BatuKing &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">with coils you basically have an almost same drop all around the car. with Coil overs your have to adjust your car to make sure the ride height is the same on all the wheels so its a pain to set up.. </TD></TR></TABLE>
Yeah it's a big pain....unless you know how to count.
All you do is count the damn threads, what's so difficult?

If you're only lookin for an inch drop and nothing more than get some springs. Coils, only if you're lookin to adjust, obviously; there's no other advantage really.
I wouldn't get struts and shocks with an inch drop, but go ahead if you want a slightly stiffer ride... but with only an inch drop I wouldn't.
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 06:52 AM
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alright thanks any cheap sites for h and r oe springs
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 07:10 AM
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if you get new springs they will kill your struts sooner or later anyways so its not a bad idea to go both. plus it will ride way better anyways
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 07:58 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by spartacus087 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if you get new springs they will kill your struts sooner or later anyways so its not a bad idea to go both. plus it will ride way better anyways</TD></TR></TABLE>

If he's only lowering 3/4 of an inch.... no his struts will be fine.

It would ride <U>slightly</U> better though.
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 08:22 AM
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thanks for the input everyone yea i've heard my struts will be just fine and i mean its not really worth the 600 more to get those koni struts if i don't have to get them...i'm gonna go ahead and order the h and r oe springs thanks
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Louie_EM1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Yeah it's a big pain....unless you know how to count.
All you do is count the damn threads, what's so difficult?
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actually when you install them you dont count the threads.. you measure the height of the center of the rim to the bottom of the fender and make sure they are the same on both sides every car has different weights on the corners.. thats why coil-overs were made to make the vehicle ride at the same height from left to right.
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Old Jul 12, 2004 | 01:32 PM
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i see thanks again...i actually ordered the eibach pro springs..cuz i'm only tryin to lower around an inch...thanks
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