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Old 02-02-2007, 04:38 AM   #1
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So I can just buy coilovers and nothing else? That sounds like a good plan. I don't want to buy what I don't NEED to buy, but I don't want to buy the bare minimum either because that approach usually causes more prolems.


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Old 02-02-2007, 05:09 AM   #2
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I agree with der geist, might as well do the coil overs. i am pretty happy with my set up, just 1.2' springs on 19z. if i could do it over, i would of bought the coil overs. buttt i only say that i would of bought coil overs, because i would like my car droped 2'.
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Old 02-02-2007, 05:18 AM   #3
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So I can just buy coilovers and nothing else? That sounds like a good plan. I don't want to buy what I don't NEED to buy, but I don't want to buy the bare minimum either because that approach usually causes more prolems.


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Hi,

One thing to consider is how/where you'll be driving the car. You're in the NYC area, not known for the best roads. Whether you go springs, shocks, or coilovers (w/ springs included), you're going to harshen the ride quality which will amplify the merits of all those good roads you have, even if the coilovers are dialed all the way out, it will be still harsher to some degree. How harsh is too harsh? Only you (or the significant person to your right) can say. And she will say! And, compression and rebound are not the only factors, there's also bumpsteer to consider as well.

Going with spacers, you avoid most of this and can still achieve the aesthetic you're looking for.

I'm not trying to discourage you, more like making you aware of the trade-offs before you spend copius amounts of Dead Presidents on a solution which is worse than your starting point. Try to hook up with someone who has already modded their car and get a ride-along or even some wheel time before you decide. Hope this helps...

Happy Motoring!... Jim'99
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