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    Posted: 21 October 2004 at 11:12am

I want to look into upgrading my suspension.  Thing is, I know next to nothing about it.  I've got a daily driver and I live on a dirt road.  Lowering it, if at all, will be a very small amount since I do drive this daily on a dirt road and it will be driven in the snow.  I also want to get into the autocross events next year.  Jeff suggested some things but I don't remember.

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Quote Skilz10179 Replybullet Posted: 21 October 2004 at 2:14pm
Eibach Pro Kit springs. Not sure about the struts, you could probably get away with using KYB Gr2's because its only a 1" drop.
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Quote qwik2k2z24 Replybullet Posted: 21 October 2004 at 2:50pm
i wouldnt use GR2s with anything other than stock springs. go with KYB AGX, spend a lil mre $ and ur adjustable.

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Quote ruen Replybullet Posted: 21 October 2004 at 3:52pm
sh*t look how low i am...

i live on dirt roads...my car loves it!
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Quote Guests Replybullet Posted: 21 October 2004 at 4:49pm
Ruen, Qwik2k2z24,  Skilz10179, are your cavaliers pictured in the sigs daily drivers?  How's the comfort level with the change in suspension?  I've already lost some of mine with the vibration I'm getting from the motor mounts (still not used to it yet)
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Quote ruen Replybullet Posted: 21 October 2004 at 6:01pm
yes mine is a daily driver
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Quote qwik2k2z24 Replybullet Posted: 21 October 2004 at 8:12pm

mine is daily to.. comfort level with the RKsport Prostreets is the best ive felt when it comes to coilovers on a J-body. but they have their downfalls so i sold them.

if u really want a subtle drop with comfort, ied say go eibach Prokit and KYB AGX. wont drop ya too low, and u can adjust the struts. plus the pro kit wont void the KYB AGX warranties..


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Quote Cavfan1 Replybullet Posted: 21 October 2004 at 9:17pm

My AGX/intrax setup might be for sale here in a month or 2 if the coilover setup i want gets made.  Its probably the best street setup besides the AGX/prokit, with the prokit setup not voiding KYB's warranty, even tho the prokit settles just like the intrax does...

That setup isnt the best for racing though, too much lean and im starting to think the vavling insn't idealy suited to the springs in a racing situation, more up and down motion than i would like.  A good balance would be the Koni/ground control setup, with a mild drop, say 1.5 up front and 2 in the rear?  Should be decent for your roads, and take up some of that wheel gap, and be a good setup for autox. 

 

 

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Quote Skilz10179 Replybullet Posted: 21 October 2004 at 9:23pm

Originally posted by Arnjolt

Ruen, Qwik2k2z24,  Skilz10179, are your cavaliers pictured in the sigs daily drivers?  How's the comfort level with the change in suspension?  I've already lost some of mine with the vibration I'm getting from the motor mounts (still not used to it yet)

Mine was driven daily with Ground control's and KYB Gr2's for 3 years until i bought the rust bucket feb 04. My car is still driven daily but i don't plan to drive it once the snow falls.

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Quote Guests Replybullet Posted: 22 October 2004 at 12:57am
can someone give me any suggestions on my car..I need to lower it someday...lol?!
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Quote Guests Replybullet Posted: 22 October 2004 at 2:49am

Brandon, if you're selling your setup, what else would I need to buy?

So if I get a coil over kit or new springs I need to get new struts, right?  I know next to nothing about this stuff, sorry.  Coilovers are just things that compress the stock spring, right?

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Quote Guests Replybullet Posted: 22 October 2004 at 6:53am
Originally posted by Cavfan1

That setup isnt the best for racing though, too much lean and im starting to think the vavling insn't idealy suited to the springs in a racing situation, more up and down motion than i would like.  A good balance would be the Koni/ground control setup, with a mild drop, say 1.5 up front and 2 in the rear?  Should be decent for your roads, and take up some of that wheel gap, and be a good setup for autox. 

It's your springs Brandon.  They are toooooo soft.  I don't think the AGXs could handle a higher spring rate (even the yellow has its' limits) either way though.  AGXs seem to be a great choice for those on stock springs, just ask Maurice. 

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Brandon, if you're selling your setup, what else would I need to buy?

So if I get a coil over kit or new springs I need to get new struts, right?  I know next to nothing about this stuff, sorry.  Coilovers are just things that compress the stock spring, right?

I also *may* be selling my setup too.  Probably at least the G/Cs either way, but maybe the Yellows depending on how this shim situation works out.    I purposely researched and bought mine with daily driving in mind.  I've got the Yellow/GCs so you can set your ride height to whatever you want it too at your whim. 

And yes, if you get lowering springs or coilovers, you need replacement struts all around.  Yellows or AGX are good choices.

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Quote Guests Replybullet Posted: 22 October 2004 at 10:29am

This is sounding like it's going to be expensive.  Ah well.  It'll be worth it.

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Quote ruen Replybullet Posted: 22 October 2004 at 3:06pm
yes it is expensive, but remember you always get what you pay for.
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Quote Guests Replybullet Posted: 23 October 2004 at 6:49pm
Originally posted by AutoXFool

Originally posted by Cavfan1

That setup isnt the best for racing though, too much lean and im starting to think the vavling insn't idealy suited to the springs in a racing situation, more up and down motion than i would like.  A good balance would be the Koni/ground control setup, with a mild drop, say 1.5 up front and 2 in the rear?  Should be decent for your roads, and take up some of that wheel gap, and be a good setup for autox. 

It's your springs Brandon.  They are toooooo soft.  I don't think the AGXs could handle a higher spring rate (even the yellow has its' limits) either way though.  AGXs seem to be a great choice for those on stock springs, just ask Maurice. 

Originally posted by Arnjolt

Brandon, if you're selling your setup, what else would I need to buy?

So if I get a coil over kit or new springs I need to get new struts, right?  I know next to nothing about this stuff, sorry.  Coilovers are just things that compress the stock spring, right?

I also *may* be selling my setup too.  Probably at least the G/Cs either way, but maybe the Yellows depending on how this shim situation works out.    I purposely researched and bought mine with daily driving in mind.  I've got the Yellow/GCs so you can set your ride height to whatever you want it too at your whim. 

And yes, if you get lowering springs or coilovers, you need replacement struts all around.  Yellows or AGX are good choices.

brandon drove my car and did very well in TGS as far as springs for next year i change my mind every 5 minutes
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Quote Guests Replybullet Posted: 23 October 2004 at 6:57pm
Yeah, and the yellow would match my car...
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