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Old Apr 16, 2004 | 01:48 PM
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Default Need everyones help/opinions/advice on spring questions...

Problem---I installed 4 new tokico illumina shocks on my car this past weekend, I also installed camber kits on the front and on the back, and put on 4 brand new 17 inch rims. The ride is smoother but when I go over bumps I hear a whine noise in the back. Turns out my tires are hitting the inside of the wheel well. I have coil overs in the front and the back (don't know what kind) and I raised them up to the same height in the front and back to accomidate for the bigger wheels. The front don't scrape but the back do. The back have been raised up to as high as they can go to where they stop when they hit the allen screws on the top but its still not high enough. There is at least an inch between the tires and the car in the front and back but the back still hit.

Question---I am pretty sure that its just a problem with the spring in the coilover. The spring has gone bad or something to where when I go around corners or bumps it doesn't hold the weight of the car and compresses too much and causes the car to hit. I am looking for some new coilovers to buy and install but I am not sure what brand to get. I am kind short on money and looking for something that should be descent but under 200$, hopefully 150$. Anyways... What kind of coilovers would you guys recommend. I would kind like just to be able to get replacement springs for my coilovers but it looks like places only sell the whole thing (spring, top hat, etc.) I have found some that don't seem to be too expensive and sound alright but who knows. I have found some such as dropzone, maxspeed, tenzo r, and OBX that seem to have good reads but there is no way to know but other then to ask all of you. I would like to get ground control coilovers or skunk2 which seem to be really nice but are kinda heavy on the wallet.

Sweet and to the point---Of the coilovers I listed, what ones do you recommend or others that I didn't list, that to you recommend that are cheap but will do the job of keeping my cars weight up and not be cheap and compress. I just need something for about 6 months to a year till I can afford to get something better. All replies are appreciated
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