New Struts...What to get

[Eric94GT]

If I bought new struts (F&R) what all do I need? Couldn't I use the stock springs with the new ones? I want to drive my car in the winter so i dont want GC or any lowering spring. unless someone makes a better spring that doesn't lower the car.

So what do I need to replace my front and rear struts?

What would you guys think if I raised my car and put some 44's on? :D

[rebby]

stuts... tokiko illuminas :D

i have a set on order right now...

if you get g/c's you can set so that they don't lower your car all that much... then you could have it low in the summer and high in the winter... :)

[Eric94GT]

you can adjust ground controls? :confused: how does that work?

[rebby]

Originally posted by Eric94GT
you can adjust ground controls? :confused: how does that work? talk to tracer bullet... he has/had a set on his PGT. he only had it dropped about 1/2"

[MN Probe GT]

That's the whole point of GCs......you can change the height.

[tracer bullet]

The only parts you have to have are the struts themselves. I highly recommend buying two thrust bearings for the front though.

Installation is simple, in fact it's easy. Problem is that it's just a pain in the ass because there's always bolts that don't want to come off, etc. - it's always something that doesn't go right.

A lot of the springs don't really lower your car very far, Eibach for example. I wouldn't think it would be a problem with ground clearance, even in winter.

If you're not getting springs, you can stick with the cheaper struts too. Illuminas are nice, but they're a lot more useful with stiffer springs.

[AspitFire]

ok guys some one wants to trade me his GC (5 weeks old) for my radar detector..he sold his probe so he doesnt need them anymore...but the thing is i dont wanna spend the extra cash right now to uprgrade struts too...aprox $400 for tokico...so would anyone want to buy these spring from me...they are Ground Controll Coilovers with eibach springs.. ill post somthing in the f/s forum...just e mail me or private message me...

[rebby]

i thought that the g/c setup was a replacement for the springs??? hmm... i don't know that much about the g/c... i do know that i need springs though...

[AspitFire]

it does...the springs though are eibach....just letting you know

[MN Probe GT]

Yeah, GC uses eibach springs.

[rebby]

i guess that you learn something new everyday... :D

[tracer bullet]

Eibach makes their own springs to replace the stock ones. They also make the specialized springs that GC uses in their kit. Totally different items however.

With struts, get two thrust bearings for the front to replace while it's all torn apart. That's it. You could replace the strut mounts all around, but don't need to. Might tighten the handling - MIGHT...

Even Eibachs and what not don't lower the car far enough to make you really worry about snow.

[AspitFire]

i think tracers name on here should be "suspension god" or "suspension guru" MAn this guys know EVERYTHIGN!!!

[AspitFire]

ok besides tokico illumina (to expensive for me) what other struts could i use with GC's at a resanable price i might keep them... what about other struts like KYB or somthing???

[rebby]

Originally posted by AspitFire
ok besides tokico illumina (to expensive for me) what other struts could i use with GC's at a resanable price i might keep them... what about other struts like KYB or somthing??? check on kyb and tokico blues...

[tracer bullet]

Blues are supposed to be more durable than KYB, so they'd be better.

But - I'm telling you, you need Illuminas so that you can have the stiffer settings, not just because they'll last better. With GC's and softer (stock like) struts, you will be bouncing akll over the place and hate the ride. GC's should come packaged with Illuminas in my opinion so that people would be more likely to get the correct setup.

Again, stiff GC springs with stock struts will feel very similar to stock springs with totally worn out struts, except it'll be a little worse because the springs are stiffer to begin with.