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09-08-06, 11:22 AM
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which springs?
Guys...I just bought some Tokico HP's and I need some springs to go with them. I'd like something with a comfortable ride but of course I'd like SOME performance gain. Function is definately more important to me than looks so, while I'd like to drop the car a little...if it messes up the camber of the wheels its a no-go. I know I can get camber plates and a camber adjuster for the rear but, I'm not made of money here. Should I stick to stock height springs? If so, does anyone know where I can get some? all I can find are lowering springs.
09-08-06, 12:34 PM
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Get Eibach springs. Just a little stiffer, drops about an inch. Just enough to notice and handle better, but it's not slammed. Eibach pro-kit is usually around $230-ish new.
09-08-06, 03:52 PM
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Sounds good but will an inch effect my camber?...I don't buy cheap tires so, I don't want them wearing oddly and needing replacement prematurely.
09-08-06, 04:05 PM
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any drop = more toe in, more negative camber
the more drop the more alignment change
bottom line, get aligned after you change significant pieces of your suspension.
any drop = more toe in, more negative camber
the more drop the more alignment change
bottom line, get aligned after you change significant pieces of your suspension.
09-08-06, 04:48 PM
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that's what I thought but, I've heard there's little or no adjustment to the rear camber without aftermarket parts. Is this true or am I mis-informed?
09-10-06, 12:09 PM
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Allright so either have to pay an extra $130.00 for a rear camber adjuster or get some stock height springs...does anyone know where I can get some affordable springs that are stock height? Aside from stock springs of course.
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If you have equal size tires front and back you can rotate them regularly to keep them from wearing funny. I am not aware of any springs that offer stock ride height with an increase in spring rate, aside from doing a Ground Control or other coilover kit that will allow you to adjust the ride height.
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