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Old 11-18-2003, 09:09 PM   #1
3.4Alero
 
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 9:26 pm Post subject: Spring/Strut recommendations???

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Okay... I've got too much time on my hands and I'm thinkin' about new springs and struts.

Here's the deal.... I don't want it lowered TOO much - just want to get rid of some of the wheel gap & get better handling. I think a 2" drop would be too much.

I don't want to have to worry about it bottoming out on Chicago potholes - or jarring the fillings out of my teeth.

I'm runnin' 17" wheels & 225/45/17 tires.

Recommendations?
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alerov6
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 10:08 pm Post subject:

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I hear intrax give a give drop. But for handling go with eibach's.
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 10:30 pm Post subject:

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Eibach for the smallest lowering, but dude i love my springtech, they work perfect.
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Posted: Sun Sep 21, 2003 10:43 pm Post subject:

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I have Intrax, and I love them. They have settled a bit since the pic here...
The back is about the same, but the front is lower now.
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 6:23 am Post subject:

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Eibachs.
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 12:15 pm Post subject:

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Intrax.
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 1:41 pm Post subject:

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Form follows function......I vote Eibachs.
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 9:51 pm Post subject:

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ok so thats 2 Eibachs and 2 Intrax and 2 who didnt really say.....we need some more opinions


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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 10:11 pm Post subject:

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#3 for eibach
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Posted: Mon Sep 22, 2003 10:35 pm Post subject:

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#1 Mantapart top-quality Bilstein adjustable coil-overs
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 8:13 am Post subject:

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Final-Reality wrote:
#1 Mantapart top-quality Bilstein adjustable coil-overs

He doesn't want a bone-jarring, teeth-rattling ride.....coilovers are a no-no.
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 9:01 am Post subject:

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Sounds like Eibachs are most suited to my needs. What about struts? KYB?
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 11:52 am Post subject:

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KYB's would be fine.
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 1:53 pm Post subject:

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kyb's are the best. How many miles are on your stockers?
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 2:16 pm Post subject:

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42,000 miles
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 2:42 pm Post subject:

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juice!!!!

hehe, ya nicks got a nice drop i vote intrax, plus with eibach they have rubbing problems.
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 5:35 pm Post subject:

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I have Springtech springs and KYB GR-2 struts. I like the ride and the drop, but if you don't want the drop and you want good quality, go with Eibach springs and KYB struts. I had Eibachs on my GA and the rode almost like stock.
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 7:55 pm Post subject:

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^ when u say they rode almost like stock do u mean height or performance?
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 9:28 pm Post subject:

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he meant performance wise. Height is like a 1.5" drop. For the record, my Intrax ride is almost stock. I don't notice any difference in the front, but some of my friends who sat in the back seat said it was a little more rough over bumps.
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Posted: Tue Sep 23, 2003 10:41 pm Post subject:

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so does the drop help with lessening the body roll?

ie. more drop less roll....
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