#554 - 03/16/07 07:50 PM
buying struts and stuff
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with my tax return i need to replace my struts, coils, mounts and all that stuff. the prix has around 145,000 on the originals so i figure it's about time. fortunately it's mostly highway but i am noticing the "noises" a little more when going over the bumps. i digress. i would like a little advice/reassurance if necessary. right now i have: -four (4) kyb-gr2 gas struts i need: 4 eibach coils (i figure if i'm going to do this i might as well do it semi-right) http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Eibach-Pr...sspagenameZWDVW 4 mounts -i assumed just some mounts from autozone would be good enough but i thought i read somebody had a problem with oem mounts and the strut popped through the hood. ouch. they suggested kyb mounts but i cant find a place that sells them. 4 anti-pogo washers(because of the eibach pro-kit is what i've gathered while reading and searching) http://www.zzperformance.com/grand_prix/products1.php?id=403&catid=138 these are out of stock. who else sells them? i cant seem to find them anywhere else. is there anything else i'm missing to do this right? let the wisdom flow, gpnet.
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#555 - 03/16/07 08:59 PM
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thats what i brought last week was going to do this weekend but we kinda got hit wit a bit of snow. so yea that should be all you need. if it clears up this weekend or next week im gonna do the work. so if you have any questions just ask.
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#557 - 03/16/07 11:16 PM
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If you're doing all that, might as well do a GMPP handling kit also.
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#558 - 03/17/07 12:20 AM
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how much of a drop does the pro kit give?
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#559 - 03/17/07 01:05 AM
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umm i think its like 1.3 no more then 1.5
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#560 - 03/17/07 01:11 AM
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whats the diff between the GMPP and the SLP? is the SLP really worth the extra money?
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#562 - 03/17/07 09:40 AM
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Originally posted by theone2043: whats the diff between the GMPP and the SLP? is the SLP really worth the extra money? SLP handling kit? Not sure if SLP has one. I can't find one on their site. The GMPP consist of thicker front and rear sway bars, tubular trailing arms, and a front STB. Well worth the money.
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#563 - 03/17/07 11:23 AM
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thanks for the input.
i will probably get the handling kit this summer or when i get the cash. right now the struts and stuff is more important. especially living in the country.
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#564 - 03/17/07 11:40 AM
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I just wanted to say, that is sweet you did all that research and were on top of your information. Great job. Hope things go well and it rides much better for you.
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#566 - 03/17/07 12:53 PM
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where do you find the GMPP kit?
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#567 - 03/17/07 01:16 PM
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#568 - 03/17/07 01:28 PM
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let us know how everything goes because i am thinking about doing new struts to my car
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