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Old August-17th-2003 | 12:23 AM
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suspension noob

Ok so i got my body kit put on finnaly... and well i still have the stock 13's (insurance gave me money for a enw bumper so i just bought the kit all at one time and had it installed) so my car sits about as low as i can get... now i plan on getting 16" rims as soon as possible but after rims i know nothing about suspension and what not... I really cant afford to have it be low to the ground because of where i live.... so when i get the rims it'll be higher upa dn tahts fine but i still want it to handle good.. so what do i need shocks/struts/springs/coilovers/strut bar.... i dont even think i know waht half of those mean or if they are the same thing or not so any help would be gratefull
Old August-26th-2003 | 06:44 PM
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If you want good handling, you obviously will need new struts and lowering springs. As long as you do not buy a super wide tire, or super wide off-sets, the tires will not rub. As for the springs, there are many to choose from, like H&R that will drop 1.3" front and rear, and Intrax that will drop 1.7"/1.8" front/rear. As for struts, you can get OEM replacement from KYB - GR-2s, or you can shell out lots of money for adjustable Mazdaspeed struts ($180 a piece). Myself, I just lowered my car with H&R ($200) and I also replaced all four sturts with KYB GR-2s ($200 for 4). Goodluck, man. Put up some pics so we can see the kit. Later.
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