what springs/struts should i go with

2.4swapped01 · Post by **2.4swapped01** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 1:37 am

im tired of my blown ass stock struts and huge wheel gap so ive decided its time to drop the car. im wanting a smooth ride and only like an inch and a half drop (dont wanna tear up the bodykit). ive been leaning towards tein h techs with the kybs from modern. i am open to all suggestions and info because id like to do this right the first time.

sullygully · Post by **sullygully** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:08 am

I have Koni Sport strut catridges already installed in the OEM strut housings, for sale. They have 7000kms on the rears, and 3000 on the fronts.

I'm asking US$460 firm for these. They are the best strut to date for our car, comes with a lifetime factory warranty. They are fully adjustable in dampening.

I also have coilovers that i am throwing in for free if wanted. They are basically dropzone knock offs. Front spring compression is 450PSI, and rears are 350PSI. They are ment for 0-4inch drops. They are very still though, so they might not be right for your application.

Either way, i'm asking US$460 complete. I paid CA$900 for these new.

Anyways, pm me if you are interested

Darren

marakka · Post by **marakka** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 2:09 am

There is a fella on r3vlimited.com doing a GB for the BMW guys there. He's doing Koni and Ground Control. I asked him if he'd be willing to get prices on Neon stuff also.... he came back with 850 for Koni Sports and GC coilovers. Not a bad price considering that all retails for 1200-1300. His AIM name is C3 Motorsport if you want to get in touch with him.

Nick Drake · Post by **Nick Drake** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:00 am

If you want a stock ride and a small drop like that just switch out for srt-4 springs+struts.

tamadrumr88 · Post by **tamadrumr88** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:13 am

^^ actually, its srt springs on 2g (non-srt) stock struts.... that dropped me .25" front and .75" rear.... that was before i went to true coilovers though

Nick Drake · Post by **Nick Drake** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:22 am

Oh, i thought the srt struts would drop it a lil more. plus he said he needed new struts anyways. But i've got coilovers. I don't know too about swapping out for stockers. All I know is that I hated trying to lift my stock setup out of the well. ofcourse i'm not a muscular guy.

marakka · Post by **marakka** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 11:33 am

Stock SRT struts with stock SRT springs raises you from stock SXT or SE height by about an inch. I've got 4 fingers of wheel well gap at the moment and I'm runnin stock SRT suspension on 205/40 17's.

Nick Drake · Post by **Nick Drake** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 12:54 pm

oops. i think i was thinking of the 1gn springs. i don't know my memory's long gone today.

Knoxville_R/T · Post by **Knoxville_R/T** » Sun Apr 23, 2006 10:50 pm

I liked my eibach pros and tokico hp blues combo. Might sell it soon too, since the car is totaled.

MyNeonSaysHi · Post by **MyNeonSaysHi** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 11:07 am

Get the Tokico setup dude. The KYB's are basically OEM replacements and will blow with a 1.5 inch drop. The Tokicos on the other hand can handle a 2'' drop very well and last a long time. I currently have the Tokico springs and struts and got a 1.5 inch drop all for like $380 shipped. Brand new of course.