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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 12:01 AM
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hi i want to lower s2000 doyou know what kind item do i need to buy. and how much money i need
if anyone know please tell me..
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Old Mar 21, 2004 | 12:33 PM
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You can buy aftermarket springs and have a shop install them for you - this would be a low cost option. Or, you can buy coilovers for around $1400 at least (much better as your stock shocks wear faster with different springs). Again, you would need to have a shop install the coilovers.

By the way, I see that you are from Walnut. What color is your car?
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Old Mar 28, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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i have a white 2003 s2k. do you live around here?
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 08:06 AM
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do a search...

it all sepends on price range. i am gonna start out with kg/mm's on stock shocks, then eventually throw on konis when the stocks go out...

u can get about a 1" drop before running into ride height issues and needing to replace stock shocks...
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by hyeonsoo
i have a white 2003 s2k. do you live around here?
Actually I live in Walnut. I don't drive my car that often, but if you see a berlina with a Gears lip and JDM headlights, its me.
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 08:35 AM
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A Bit of a side note; but this week
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 09:21 AM
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yeah, i saw that too. i think it will be a while before that effects SoCal...
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 10:55 AM
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Insurance is canada is ed

They cry that they are loosing money so they raise rates all the time. Then they will cancel your policy if you so much as THINK about tracking your car or moding it.

Then they post record profits of $700 billion LOVELY!

The big problem is guys with civics and sunfires lowering their cars so low they can no longer handle, 90% of these guys cut their springs!
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 04:54 PM
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I was under the impression that the stock suspension setup is excellent on the s2k... By just changing the springs, won't you be compromising some of that?

I would consult with a suspension expert before tampering with the stock setup.
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Old Apr 2, 2004 | 09:01 PM
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everyone has their own opinion regarding the handling on the S. even experts have varying opinions.

coming from the miata, I personally see room for improvement in the directness of the handling at high speed turns. lowering the center of gravity about 1" should help out... but going to far may accentuate the S's unforgiving tendencies...
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