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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:42 PM
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I bought some intrax springs a while back and if i remember correctly they should lower my car about 2 inches.What kind of shocks should i get or what would you recommend.I was just about to buy some kyb adjustable shocks.Im on a tight budget right now so i dont need the best but something descent.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:19 AM
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Avoid KYB.
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:30 AM
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what brand should i go with?
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 10:54 AM
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Bilstein revalves or Konis, contact Sam Strano. You say you're on a budget and if that's true then go for cheap shocks on stock springs
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Old Oct 10, 2006 | 12:57 PM
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Thanks for the help.How much would Bilstein revalves or Konis cost me?
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$500-$750
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Old Oct 12, 2006 | 09:03 PM
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Dont mess around with KYB sssun. Save up alittle longer for the Koni single adj. yellow struts. Go to www.ws6project.com they have the best deal on them that I've found. $479 I believe, it's steep I know but they are made of a 2 inch drop. Infact I called KYB, Tokico and Bilstein and talked to there Tech department. They all said the most drop there shocks are made for was an 1inch 1/4 and I think they know what they are talking about.

I have Eibach sportlines and I'm planning to go with Koni. I will let you know how it handles once I can afford them.
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Old Oct 13, 2006 | 08:01 AM
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Go to www.ws6project.com they have the best deal on them that I've found. $479 I believe, it's steep I know but they are made of a 2 inch drop.
That's for fronts only
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Must get the revavles(hopefully that will work) Konis would be ideal. I don't know the spring rates of them right off.

Look at about 800 bucks for shocks or I would return to stock springs.
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