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#90716 - 10/14/08 05:22 AM I need struts
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Registered: 10/09/08
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Loc: Savannah Ga.
But...I just bought new tires. Is it to late to lower my 99GTP? I bought triple tread 225/60r16. Any strut or lowering ideas are appreciated.
I need all four. confused
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#90717 - 10/14/08 08:31 AM Re: I need struts
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einach springs and gr2 struts found any were from zzp,wbs,PFYC
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#90718 - 10/14/08 08:51 AM Re: I need struts
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struts arent the issue. The springs would be the biggest concern, IF your tires were oversized. Since you had bought stock tires for your stock rims, ride height should not be a big concern. IIRC, tire size and suspension drop becomes a concern with anything bigger than 18".
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#90719 - 10/14/08 09:52 AM Re: I need struts
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Local parts stores also carry KYB GR2s. Please support your local parts stores keep your money in your community wink
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#90720 - 10/14/08 10:25 AM Re: I need struts
gteisele Offline
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Local parts stores as in?...(autozone?)....wouldn't they be pricier compared to online?
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#90721 - 10/14/08 10:33 AM Re: I need struts
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Not really after factor shipping charges and such. I like the smaller guys better the independant shops.

Now when your looking for small market stuff car specific stuff now you go online.

Plus when you buy local there is no wait time no do I want to pay extra for overnight or should I pay the minimum to get it next week etc.
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#90722 - 10/14/08 10:35 AM Re: I need struts
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so were would i be able to pick up some eibachs and gr-2's locally?....and be able to get a spring compressor on my hands smirk i should prob just wait till i go home again
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#90723 - 10/14/08 10:52 AM Re: I need struts
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Not sure on the eibachs but the spring compressor you can pick up with the struts.
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#90724 - 10/14/08 11:40 AM Re: I need struts
r.s.hutchinson Offline
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the springs you might be able to order through the store, they have catalogs and that.

But for springs I wouldn't go eibachs. Get some intrax or sprint springs if you want really low or get some SSC's if you want something in the middle but still a good ride.

Like Herc said, you can buy the struts in the store and rent a spring compressor from them but you might need to order the springs off the net.
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#90725 - 10/14/08 11:45 AM Re: I need struts
drtyTshrt Offline
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What is the consensus on lower profile tires on stock rims? I think I am just over analyzing What I have already purchased,but I do not want to lower and look dumb or have scrubbing issues with the stock size tires.
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#90726 - 10/14/08 11:49 AM Re: I need struts
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going with smaller tires on stock size rims will throw off your speedometer and create large wheel gaps.

I am lowered with 18" rims with a low offset (38) so they stick out farther than stock and I have no rubbing issues.
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#90727 - 10/14/08 01:04 PM Re: I need struts
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i thought eibachs with gr-2's was a real nice setup.....OK well im ordering gr 2's just a must but also wanna drop it a good amount so wats the consensus on best springs for the money
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#90728 - 10/14/08 01:25 PM Re: I need struts
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scratch that last post....eibachs are out they are not good.....so should i get Intrax = 1.7",spring tech, or SSC
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#90729 - 10/14/08 01:33 PM Re: I need struts
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intrax are 1.7
sprint are 1.6
SSCs are variable, you can mix and match to get a desired height but the biggest drop is 1.25.

I have 1.25 front and 0.75 rear but they settled to about 1.5 front 1 rear.

I'm also on stock struts, i'll replace em when they go.
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#90730 - 10/14/08 02:17 PM Re: I need struts
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I have lower profile on stock rims.
I like it except of the gap.
I also was able to change the settings in the pcm via tuner for the size difference!
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