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Old Oct 21, 2003 | 08:30 AM
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Upgraded suspension ?

Ok... now that I'm going to trackdays on a regular basis, I am looking into options to upgrade my stock suspension. I need something that will be streetable, yet performed well on the track and lower the car a bit. I will be using 17" wheels/tires on street (245/40/17) and 16" stock wheels on the track.

So what is a preferrable setup (springs and shocks only for now) ? I'd prefer also some adjustment on the shocks.
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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No recommended combos ?
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 11:51 AM
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First question: What's your budget for everything?
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 04:05 PM
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I was looking in the classifieds section and could get a used combo for about $700. So thereabout.
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Old Oct 22, 2003 | 04:45 PM
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For new stuff, your $700 budget is going to disappear pretty quickly. But on the cheap, the Tokico 5-ways are okay shocks and you could probably pick up some used cheap springs for less than $150. Unfortunately, almost all the aftermarket 4" ID springs lower the car significantly .... which may cause some rubbing issues.
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 02:32 AM
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I would probably get new Eibachs. They're progressive and that's what I'm looking for atm.. I think
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 07:47 AM
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I would probably get new Eibachs. They're progressive and that's what I'm looking for atm.. I think
Yep, you already know my suggestions.
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 10:20 AM
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So, anyone on Tokico 5-way adjustable shocks and Eibach progressive springs ?

How much do Eibachs lower the car ?

Would it have any rubbing issues with 245/40/17 tires ?
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Old Oct 23, 2003 | 10:33 AM
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Check out my setup in my signature below
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