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Old 02-18-2007, 11:47 AM
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Default Rear Suspension Needs Replacing

A few weeks ago I noticed that therear driver's side of my car is lower than my rear passenger's side. I assume it is either my spring or shock so I think that this is a perfect opportunity to replace all my shocks and springs. Only problem is that I don't know what I can get, since I have a body kit and 18" tires I don't have much room for a drop. I can go take pictures a little later but I think I can only do about a 1" to 1.5" drop. What do you guys think the best setup for me would be? Price isn't a problem but I don't really need any adjustable shocks either.

Edit: While I'm at it, what all do I need to put a rear sway bar on my car like the si's come with stock?
 
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Old 02-19-2007, 02:20 PM
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rear sway bar is a good idea, helps reduce body roll.

H&R OE Sport springs might be good for you, or Tein H-Techs, or Eibach Pro-Kit. They all have a slight drop.

Adjustable shocks are a good upgrade, since you say price isn't a problem, and you have to replace them anyway.
 
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Old 02-19-2007, 02:43 PM
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get a dedicated coilover kit so you can adjust the drop, usually between 1 - 4 inches.

that way you can fiddle with them easily and determine what's the perfect ride height.


 
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Old 02-19-2007, 08:21 PM
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I'm loving the tokico hpk setup i got. Forty has it too. You can buy it from about 400-500 and the springs and shocks are together so you don't have to worry about matching the rates. It drops 1.4 up front and 1.25 in back.
 
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Old 02-19-2007, 08:46 PM
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buymy swaybars ricer


On a serious note, if price is no issue get some real coilovers like Omni or Tein or Skunk2
 
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Old 02-20-2007, 12:52 PM
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lol Dude if you still have those in a few months I think Imight pick them up. I just don't have anywhere level to jack my car up right now so I have to wait until I move into my new house with a garage.
 
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Old 02-20-2007, 12:54 PM
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are S-Techs or H-Techs more of a drop?
 
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Old 02-20-2007, 01:50 PM
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s-tech 1.93"F/1.65"R
h-tech 1.34"F/1.06"R

http://www.tein.com/ti/h98.html
 
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Old 02-20-2007, 05:33 PM
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lol Dude if you still have those in a few months I think Imight pick them up. I just don't have anywhere level to jack my car up right now so I have to wait until I move into my new house with a garage.
good chance I'll still have them
 
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