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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 10:40 PM
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new springs/coilovers

i've serched and searched but yet have not found a clear answer. i'm looking for new spring or a coilover kit for my gtus. the problem is that i have 18 inch rims and am limited to a very little drop up front due to wheel offset. i was looking at a set of mk1 coilovers. i read that many dislike the kit, but they offer a little drop up front. i plan on getting new struts too. but i really was hoping that i could get some positive input on springs that don't drop the front too much. also some price would be nice cuz i'm on a tight budget cuz i have to pay for college. thanks in advance.
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 10:44 PM
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tein springs look nice had it on an n/a only 1inch drop but looked lower than what said
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 10:49 PM
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an inch is too much of a drop up front i think. the last time i measured i think i only had about 3/4 of an inch till fender met tire
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 10:56 PM
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i dont know i had 17s on the car didnt rub for me i dont know bout 18s might as well as go with coil overs i got special made ones from rx7.com by ground control for a tII
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 10:57 PM
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Eibachs the way to go for you then. Drops under an inch(.75-.8) all around. Don't think anything else drops less. Or you can go with Suspension Specialities from rx7.com or equivalent with a .8 drop in front and 1.4 in rear.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 09:53 AM
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thanks guys i'll look into that right now
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:00 AM
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i suggest coilovers that are fully adjustable...megan coilovers are what im buying once i rebuild my engine..some dont like them but i rode in a friends 240 that has them and they ride very well drop alot if you want that or they can go back to the oem ride height. they arent very expensive either..940 shipped at rx7store.net
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:13 AM
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i wish i had close to a grand to spend on a coilover set up. if i stumble upon some cash that would be a nice upgrade.
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 10:19 AM
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if you are short on cash go with the tein springs 200 bucks
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