09-21-2004, 09:42 PM
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I'm getting springtechs, have 85,000 miles my car, is it absolutely essential to get struts? I dont wanna have to pay 200 for struts, when i'm paying a little more than half that for the springs. but I will if I have to I guess.
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09-21-2004, 09:44 PM
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i didnt change my struts out... 83K here. no problems, rides a little rough, but i hear the same even with strut upgrades, nothing to compare it to i guess, so i dont know/feel if i'm missing out. and i'm satisfied with how it rides and performs as it is.
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09-21-2004, 09:54 PM
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Whats funney is on was on Ebay earlier looking at springtech springs.
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09-21-2004, 09:55 PM
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You're going to have to change them soon anyway, do it now and get it over with
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09-21-2004, 09:55 PM
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soon, why do you say that?
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09-21-2004, 09:59 PM
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Aleromod part owner
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Supposed to change out struts at 50,000
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09-21-2004, 10:00 PM
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i see... mine were in good shape, i'm guessing they have been replaced before.
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09-21-2004, 10:09 PM
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Thats what i'm thiniking about mine, they may have been changed.
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09-21-2004, 11:48 PM
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Does anyone know how to make my struts go bad? I have 60K on my car and I would like my warrenty to replace my struts since they are getting a little soft and have my springs installed for free.
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09-22-2004, 12:27 AM
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Quote:
Originally posted by Aleromaster@Sep 21 2004, 09:48 PM
Does anyone know how to make my struts go bad? I have 60K on my car and I would like my warrenty to replace my struts since they are getting a little soft and have my springs installed for free.
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Let me drive your car? 
I dunno. It's kinda hard to make your struts go bad without messing something else up.
Go find some speedbumps and run over them at 50mph a few times. That will provide for some rough landings. |
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09-22-2004, 12:33 AM
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oh I already launchmy car on a daily basis over the train tracks by my work. I get at least 6inches of air. I also drive the hell out of it in cornering. Although I think driving through tampa is the worst on my suspension. All this Is why I thought my struts would of been done by now. Now I wonder why my tires which are goodyear eagles gp-h's with 22k and have a 60k warenty are shot :unsure: :P
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09-22-2004, 10:56 AM
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Mine were bad at 80K you can tell cause the damn things just sat there instead of rising any...I replaced with the KYB and it holds okay...do it now.
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09-22-2004, 05:15 PM
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Awesome timing, Opala. :thumbsup: I'm getting springs this week, and was gonna ask that same question. 
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09-22-2004, 06:46 PM
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Struts are nomral wear and tear. If you snap one, I doubt they with replace it
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09-22-2004, 06:49 PM
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I know they won't.
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09-22-2004, 06:57 PM
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Well I was gunna buy the ones flashy was selling, but I can't afford em right now. So my loss is your gain in 2 ways young blood :thumbsup:
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09-22-2004, 07:09 PM
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What was Flashy selling?
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09-22-2004, 08:23 PM
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springtechs.
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09-22-2004, 09:15 PM
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Just got my SpringTech's in the mail today. Where is the cheapest place to get the KYB struts? I have 45,000 miles on my car and I don't really want to spend a lot on the struts.
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