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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 11:52 PM
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Really Cheep lowering Springs

I just came across these, http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...386587-3846360 i have a gift cirtificate for 75 dollars, are these springs worth their 110 dollar price tag? I was thinking about getting a set of new springs, but i don't think i can resist saving so much money. what do y'all think?

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Old Nov 2, 2004 | 11:57 PM
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48 pounds of springs.. wow..
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 01:41 AM
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i wouldn't get them unless you find out what the spring rates are and if they'll fit your needs.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 09:14 AM
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my needs aren't too specific, My current stockers are so old and saggy, theres more body roll than on a fat guys stomach as he sits down. are tokio blue HPs Ok? for struts and shocks?
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 09:23 AM
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They've got my interest...
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 03:42 PM
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I'd stick with the RB springs for street use. They're a proven design and aren't that expensive. Those are complete unknowns and could even be softer than stock.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 03:56 PM
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Fitment guarantee - fits your car with no modification
Down the page a little...
Minor modifications or camber kits may be required.
Hmm... I dunno, its up to you really. Ive never heard of em before.

~T.J.
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 05:16 PM
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some guy made 'em outta' rebar i his backyard lol
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Old Nov 3, 2004 | 06:23 PM
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Never heard of them and they're $18 more expensive than the RB ones.... but what the hell. I mean if you've got a gift cirt and you need springs, then damn well get them! You can't beat $35 for four springs!

And you can be our guinea pig for these ones They look pretty standard with .8" drop.... like RB, ST or Eibach....

Get Em!!
Jon
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 01:21 AM
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Never heard of them and they're $18 more expensive than the RB ones.... but what the hell.
unknown springs:
110.63 for ALL 4

Racing beat:
$50.00 EACH for the front springs
$42.00 EACH for the rear springs for a grand total of $184.00

http://racingbeat.com/resultset.asp?PartNumber=14018
http://racingbeat.com/resultset.asp?PartNumber=14019

i dont know where u got that those are 18 dollars more expensive, but they are actually $73.37 cheaper than the Racing beat springs
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 03:16 AM
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Keep us UPDATED, building a budget race car, these could help...
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 03:24 AM
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I'd be suspisous buying springs off amazon.com!
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 03:40 AM
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why, amazon dot com is a HUGE vendor for all sorts of ****...
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Old Nov 4, 2004 | 05:27 PM
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I'll buy them and tell you how they feel compaired to my old saggy ones with 170 000 Kms on them. I have never felt an FB with aftermarket springs, so i won't be the best judge, but i'll tell you guys how much better or worse they are than my stockers.
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