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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 02:36 AM
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Can I put these on the car with the stock shocks? (I'm sure I can) But Will they damage the shocks?
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 02:59 AM
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You could put these on and they might not blow out for a long time since the car is so new but I suggest switching out the shocks at the same time that way you only have to do it once. Plus you wont get the full capabilities of the spring with a stock shock and might even be a little bouncy.
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 06:17 AM
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i heard those springs will give our cars an uneven look. like lowering the rear, higher in the front. you should get H&R sports. it lowers 1.75 in the front and 1.5 in the rear. i have have been using them stock shocks for over 8 months and the ride is still good:thumbup:
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 01:13 PM
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With stock shocks the ride quality will be fine, but you'll eventually blow the shocks. You'll probably handle worse given the inadequate dampening capabilities but I'm getting the impression you're doing it for looks mainly.

The pro-kits have a bad habit of giving an "uneven" drop.

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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 04:34 PM
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Not just for looks, but I don't have the money to get the shocks right now. Also how would a even drop make for an uneven car?

PRO-KIT 1.3 in front / 1.3 in rear

What spring/shock setup would be best? I don't want adjustable springs.

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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 04:44 PM
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Originally posted by 1999gs-r
Not just for looks, but I don't have the money to get the shocks right now. Also how would a even drop make for an uneven car?

PRO-KIT 1.3 in front / 1.3 in rear

What spring/shock setup would be best? I don't want adjustable springs.

Thanks
The rear wheel well has a lower arc. So while although the drop is even it appears that the rear is lower, because the top of the arc is closer to the wheel. I have the H&R sports, and i really like them, its up to you though.
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Old Nov 19, 2002 | 05:28 PM
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Originally posted by h0ckeyplr
The rear wheel well has a lower arc. So while although the drop is even it appears that the rear is lower, because the top of the arc is closer to the wheel. I have the H&R sports, and i really like them, its up to you though.

It's true, I have them on my 97... and the rear does "appear"
to be lower if you focus on the wheels wells.

I'm on stocks struts as well, the ride is much like stock, maybe a
tad bouncier(sp).

I've had them on my stock struts for 8 mo and they seem fine
but they're commin' off as soon as my new struts arrive. I just
couldn't afford both at the time.
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Old Nov 20, 2002 | 03:55 PM
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Take a look.

http://www.digitalpose.com/mbr/1/691...8072146_vl.jpg
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Old Nov 21, 2002 | 02:00 AM
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Thanks for all of your replies.

I think I might get them and wait to put them on till I get new shocks/struts.
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