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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 02:23 AM
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im looking to buy some lowering springs. can i just slap them on with out buying new struts or am i guna have to get new struts to?

whats the best bang for your buck when picking out lowering springs?
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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Sport suspension struts are fine for a mild drop. Non sport pretty much requires struts no matter what. If you just got for H&R or Vogtland sport springs and you have sport suspension then you wont need struts but any lower and you will need struts. I just put Vogtland sports on my car they aren't quite as low as I was hoping for...
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 11:38 AM
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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 12:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ambig1.8t
didnt feel like searching
Lame. There's TONS of info on this.
Originally Posted by ambig1.8t
im looking to buy some lowering springs. can i just slap them on with out buying new struts or am i guna have to get new struts to?
You'll need new shocks if you don''t want a bouncy, uncontrollable ride or blown shocks.
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whats the best bang for your buck when picking out lowering springs?
Eibach lowering springs and Bilstein HD shocks will run you $700 or less plus labor. Good coilovers start at $500 and you'll need shocks and labor on top of that. Eibach/Bilstein is a good combo for DD use/weekend track use.
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 06:30 PM
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I will sell you a set of Koni coil over's w/ adjustable rear dampeners for 1150 shipped. This kit to be exact http://www.tirerack.com/suspension/s...019&perfCode=S looks like a great kit to me and I think I am giving you a good deal lol.
 

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Old Dec 30, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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thats for a 2.8 he has a 1.8
 
Old Dec 30, 2008 | 09:00 PM
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The only difference between 1.8 and 2.8 suspension is the spring stiffness up front. It's not by much I don't think.
 
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