Suspension setup for under $400 - ASAP!
Sh4rky
05-02-2003, 07:07 PM
Hi, I'm a newbie when it comes to suspensions. I have a 96' Integra GS-R Turbo, but right now I'm very low on money and I need to get a suspension setup (shocks and springs). I want to drop my car about 1.5" and I want the shocks to be kinda stiffbut not stiff enough, because it's a daily driver. So probably adjustable shocks would be better. I want decent quality but I can't pay much so something for under $400 altogether would be great! Please provide links to shops/stores where I can get a decent setup! Thanks in advance!
IntegraB18LS
05-03-2003, 08:26 PM
ebay
Sh4rky
05-04-2003, 05:58 PM
Thanks a lot for great help! lol. Anyone else?
casperGSR
05-06-2003, 08:17 PM
to be honest unless you know someone who can hook you up with a deal it's gonna be pretty hard to find a decent setup for under 400 dollars... adjustable struts are gonna run ya at the least 75 bucks each for a good set and lowering springs prolly around 200 or so... so right there you're looking at around 500... you definately won't be able to get coilovers on a 400 dollar budget... the only thing i can suggest is looking for group buys or ebay... try www.groupbuycenter.com they may have something.
Sh4rky
05-08-2003, 05:07 AM
Thanks to everyone for their help! ;)
I just ordered KYB AGXs for $300 shipped and Eibach Pro-Kit for $195 shipped . I guess I had to go over my budget, but hopefully I got good, quality products, that I will not regret of buying later.
Last thing I need is to properly install them! Anyone in Illinois area up for help? =)
A few questions, since I'll installing the BFG gForce Drag Radials at the same time too.
So, should I put in the suspension, then drive for 500 miles with old tires, then put the new ones on and do the alignment? Or, should I install the new drags right after my suspension install?
Also, I hit my front tire on a curb in the winter and now my steering wheel is a little off to the right - does that involve the same kind of alignment that is done for the suspension or is it a different thing?
Thanks again!
The one and only, Sharky
I just ordered KYB AGXs for $300 shipped and Eibach Pro-Kit for $195 shipped . I guess I had to go over my budget, but hopefully I got good, quality products, that I will not regret of buying later.
Last thing I need is to properly install them! Anyone in Illinois area up for help? =)
A few questions, since I'll installing the BFG gForce Drag Radials at the same time too.
So, should I put in the suspension, then drive for 500 miles with old tires, then put the new ones on and do the alignment? Or, should I install the new drags right after my suspension install?
Also, I hit my front tire on a curb in the winter and now my steering wheel is a little off to the right - does that involve the same kind of alignment that is done for the suspension or is it a different thing?
Thanks again!
The one and only, Sharky
IntegraB18LS
05-08-2003, 04:30 PM
rent a spring compresser and do it yourself, its alot easyer then u think
Kyle
Kyle
Sh4rky
05-09-2003, 03:10 AM
Thanks, but can anyone answer this question:
A few questions, since I'll installing the BFG gForce Drag Radials at the same time too.
So, should I put in the suspension, then drive for 500 miles with old tires, then put the new ones on and do the alignment? Or, should I install the new drags right after my suspension install?
Also, I hit my front tire on a curb in the winter and now my steering wheel is a little off to the right - does that involve the same kind of alignment that is done for the suspension or is it a different thing?
A few questions, since I'll installing the BFG gForce Drag Radials at the same time too.
So, should I put in the suspension, then drive for 500 miles with old tires, then put the new ones on and do the alignment? Or, should I install the new drags right after my suspension install?
Also, I hit my front tire on a curb in the winter and now my steering wheel is a little off to the right - does that involve the same kind of alignment that is done for the suspension or is it a different thing?
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