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Tweaker
 
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Where would i get these struts and why wouldn't I need the spacers? also does anything need to be modified for these to fit? Right now I have about a 5 finger gap in the front and a 3 finger gap in the back.
Posted on: 3/9 19:17:27
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They're KYB brand replacement struts for the 03-08 Tibby. They raise the rear of the car 10mm because the spring perch is higher on the strut. The sagging rear everyone is talking about happens when you put Tibby lowering springs in our cars. Several people just bought those springs because Bill found them cheap. If you buy springs for a Spectra or Elantra, this is a non-issue.
Posted on: 3/9 20:57:31
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its an issue when you have two amps two 12 inch woofers a 10 farad cap and a *#'^@load of dynamat in your trunk
Posted on: 3/9 21:13:01
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then buy coilovers if you dont want to listen to anyone or lose the dead weight in your trunk if your that worried about it
Posted on: 3/9 22:14:53
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Harsh Ride?? are you kidding. My new coilovers are wonderful. Have them set in the middle for street driving and feels like OEM. My question is: did you change the spring rate? as in apply pre-load to the coils?
Posted on: 3/10 0:43:56
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Tweaker
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I'm not trying to cause trouble I was just letting him know that I'm gonna have sagging wether I use tib or spectra springs. Brainsperm the coilivers look good and I'm glad it rides good. Where did you get the coilivers? And what's up with all the zip ties? haha
Posted on: 3/10 9:29:27
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I didnt think you were trying to make trouble.. You just came on here asking a question it seemed... Yet you are just telling us what you are going to do everytime someone posts an answer or suggestion. It seems like you are going to buy the coilovers so go for it they won't disappoint.
The Eibach springs do not sag many people have them on here - they provide an even drop just like they should. The Tibby springs do sag in the rear but there are 2 remedies I can think of off hand to solve this problem which have already been discussed. Unless you have some massive subwoofers with 100lb magnets, your amps weigh 50lbs each, and there is a team of hamsters on wheels in there powering your system I honestly dont think you will notice much of a difference. I don't know how someone can intuitively know that their trunk contents are going to make their whole rear end sag without any evidence to back that up. And really, if the subs do lower the back .1" are people really going to notice? If you are that concerned, go with the coilovers. They will offer the most performance and adjustability. Of course if you were really that concerned about the extra $$ for performance I dont think you would have all that extra dead weight sitting in your trunk would you... The coilovers and several other springs are all available at KFXperformance.com
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yeah buddy, sure am, after all i started the thread wouldn't be cool of me to not show,lol, (just messin with ya) but wait 10 more days and you'll see my spec5,(i'll probably be one of the first ones there) then make ur decision after that.
Posted on: 3/10 10:30:39
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I have 2 fingers space in the front and the back is tucked. my tire size is 225/50/16. If you buy spacers which are cheap this problem will be fixed to make the drop even
Posted on: 3/10 15:32:36
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i got dropzone springs on mg car and before i go taking my rear suspension apart again i gotta know, is it possible to install the rear springs is wrong? like upside down? and if so would that effect the height? please help....
Posted on: 3/10 21:01:56
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I think it would be hard to install them upside down.. But why would you take it apart again? and this is in the wrong forum
Posted on: 3/10 21:18:27
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ok i have the h and r springs. ride is still way comfortable, sway is decreased quite a bit, and still looks a bit high in the front, but if you look at the car more than 5 ft away, it definately looks lowered.
Posted on: 3/10 21:28:45
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