how about doing this method? ive thought about doing it to my car. installing the camber plates on top the strut tower and maybe adding spacers to in between to sit higher. wouldnt it be almost the same as the old rb kit?

 

I remember when they sold these, it wasn't too long ago. I wish they'd bring them back too.

Can't quite remember what they sold for, maybe like 300-400? Definitely cheaper than going all out coil-overs with sleeves/springs/camber plates and maybe shocks.

The advantage I see is more for street-drivers who don't need adjustability or stiffer springs. I think some people would like a lower stance (my RB springs don't cut it ) without having to bump up to stiffer spring rates and a less comfortable ride.

Pair this kit with RB/ Eibach springs up front and Re-Speed rear coil-overs (125 lb) and you'd have a sweet set-up that would still ride decent.

 

Maybe if enough people show interest someone can try and redesign a newer version of this kit?

 

But I still don't get it? Why spend 3 to 4 hundred bucks, when the only benefit is a lower front end? And non adjustable at that. And for that money, you don't get springs or shocks or camber plates.

I believe the coilovers I've got from Respeed are something like $250.00 and that includes new springs.. That gives you the dropped stance, adjustable to whatever height you want.

Add camber plates for that much more adjustability, and that brings you up to a total of $450.00

Also, just because you go to coilovers doesn't mean you have to have harsh spring rates. You choose the rate you want, yet another version of adjustability.

So, like I said, I still don't see an advantage. What am I missing?

Racing Beat $400.00 = 1.4" drop which is not adjustable.

Respeed coilovers $250.00 = whatever drop you want, change it whenever you want in a matter of minutes, and new springs in a rate of your choosing.

 

I see it as just another option for people who want a lower ride height.

At the same height, a car with coil-overs and minimum 200# springs would not ride like a car with the strut tower modification and 145# RB lowering springs (softer, more travel).

It would be pricey though if you factor in paying a shop to install it correctly (I wouldn't feel comfortable hacking up my strut towers), and getting everything welded and properly aligned.

 

It was $168. when it was available.
From the looks of the kit, there is a spacer that supports the inner side at 1.4", and the outer side rests on the unibody, so it self aligns. Then you mark, and drill the holes. The hardest part would be cutting the original tops off.

 

Wow I was way off on the price, that is (was) cheap. Thanks for the info, installation doesn't sound as bad as I thought.

 

I'll go out and get some better pictures, of what they really look like installed.

 

Like "real race cars", the entire front suspension was moved up....the proper way, before the coil-over craze. Sure, there may be more height adjustability and corner weighing with coilovers, but this did just enough for street cars. Over a 3" front drop with standard lowering springs.....can't beat that....regardless of newer tech.....and FULL TRAVEL as standard lowering. No need to camber plate a near stock suspension setup....'cept it may even give you a bit MORE travel, depending on the plate.

These DEFINITELY need to be produced again.....Billy?

 

heres a few pictures. sorry the car is a little dusty , its been sitting all winter

 

The only problem I see is that if you screw up the car is worthless. What if you cut too much? You can't really just bolt on a new front end.

 

True, but I am sure that if you cut too much, you can just have a professional welder/fabricator to build you new strut towers...

 

The kit came with templates to trim....and all that was needed was to open up the top of the tower, easily done with a saws-all or cutting torch.

 

Yup...that **** is tight....so jealous!