So, before I get flammed (and u guys say search) I did! I found some usefull links & information. I have decided that I am going to be the Guinee Pig for a couple things....


and giving the time I will include my results with (6-months)

1.) I am going EBAY "control arm kit"
2.) I have decided to save $400.00-$650.00 (and go Sport Struts with Springs) Now, please bare with me here I want you to know what you guys reccomend for the springs-- your opinions will play a heavy result in my FINAL purchase.

Hopefully once this stuff is put on in MAY 2007 (I won't be posting.. "Guys my tires blew out and my car is gone") *knock on wood*

(Keep in mind before fall I will be getting new tires and rims as well 17's most likely.) So i am making room $$$$ for other parts etc/etc

Any top Choices for springs with "Sport Struts"???

 

Dont you have over 80k miles on your stockshocks??? I would not be putting any lowering springs on them. Do it right and get a full shock/spring setup or else youll be removing/paying to have everything removed/installed twice within a very short time. Am I understanding you right? You want to put aftermarket springs on your stock sport struts?

 

Correct "aftermarket springs" on stock Sport Struts --> with my mileage at 128,000
I got a very,very cheap quote for control arms installation---so i wanna move fast on that...I figure well they are already going to be in there.

 

You'll probably want to replace the shocks (struts) at the same time.

Lowering the car with the springs is going to put added stress on already pretty old struts, so likely they may last you a little while, but probably in 10k they will need replaced.

So, that kind of makes the case again for coilovers, since springs and shocks arent going to be much less than coilovers. and, you'll have to get back in there and tear it apart again in maybe 10k miles.

 

Id be on the lookout for some used coil overs or shock/spring combo if youre pinching pennies.

 

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thanks....into e-savings it goes