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View Poll Results: Which is the best bang for the buck
1. K Sports
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2. Tein
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3. Skunk 2
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4. Blistein
5.26%
5. Apexi
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0%
6. Buddy club
21.05%
7. KW
21.05%
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Suspension/Drop

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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 06:58 AM
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Originally Posted by Skatethesea,Feb 16 2009, 09:28 AM
okay then what springs for the best drop while keeping a firm ass ride.
Did you read my post above?
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by SoCalIsMyLife,Feb 16 2009, 07:58 AM
Did you read my post above?
do you have a pic? would i have to roll fenders on 17x9 +53 rear 17x7.5 front?
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Old Feb 16, 2009 | 09:18 AM
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If you want just springs I would go Espelir
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Old Feb 17, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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or if you want a slammed drop just go no springs
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 02:36 PM
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well i went with the Skunk 2s. They claim a 2'' drop in front and 1.8'' in the rear. That is almost an additional inch all around. If i dont like it then i am going to probably wait til i get back from Iraq and put some K sports on.
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Old Feb 18, 2009 | 03:42 PM
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Stiff springs with OEM shocks will not be a good long-term solution. By requiring the oem-valved shocks to take the brunt of the load, they will quickly become worthless. Also be aware that you have an early AP1, known to have metalurgical(sp?) problems with their CV housings. Lowering the vehicle always worsens this problem and manifests itself in faster pitting of the housing(generally the left side first).

Additionally, I will not offer a specific suggestion because the criteria is not in the realm of my experience or product expertise(looks over function).
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 05:31 AM
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BuddyClub Race Spec coilovers are BanG for the $$$.

KW V3's are nice too for the BaLLer street drivers and TRackheads.

Springs on Oem shocks in my opinion isn't a good long term thing.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 05:47 AM
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Originally Posted by FF2Skip,Feb 18 2009, 07:42 PM
Stiff springs with OEM shocks will not be a good long-term solution. By requiring the oem-valved shocks to take the brunt of the load, they will quickly become worthless. Also be aware that you have an early AP1, known to have metalurgical(sp?) problems with their CV housings. Lowering the vehicle always worsens this problem and manifests itself in faster pitting of the housing(generally the left side first).

Additionally, I will not offer a specific suggestion because the criteria is not in the realm of my experience or product expertise(looks over function).
Exactly what I was thinking, good info.
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