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I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - focusonthis88 - 04-25-2005
I think im going to kill my shocks soon because they don't work well anymore...Is it true that the sport line is not design to work with the stock shocks??
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - 01-yellow-ZX3 - 04-25-2005
Very true.
A drop over 2" will kill the shocks quickly, mine were toast within 10,000 kms.
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - focusonthis88 - 04-25-2005
01-yellow-ZX3,Apr 25 2005 Wrote:Very true.
A drop over 2" will kill the shocks quickly, mine were toast within 10,000 kms.
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Well by the sounds that the car make when I hit a bump, I think there survering!!!!
Wich shocks would you guys suggest?
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - dmcisaac - 04-25-2005
So i am also looking at the same sportline set up...but all this talk about what it does to your current suppesion what would u have to get to not make your car fall apart...when u get the springs?
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - focusonthis88 - 04-25-2005
dmcisaac,Apr 25 2005, 12:33 AM Wrote:So i am also looking at the same sportline set up...but all this talk about what it does to your current suppesion what would u have to get to not make your car fall apart...when u get the springs?
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Well, any drop under 2" will hurt your shocks..I don't really think you can hide from it. If you change your spring you change your shocks...that's what im going to do.
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - 01-yellow-ZX3 - 04-25-2005
The Eibach shocks were designed to go with the Prokit or Sportline springs.
I have them, and they're a nice combination.
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - focusonthis88 - 04-25-2005
01-yellow-ZX3,Apr 25 2005 Wrote:The Eibach shocks were designed to go with the Prokit or Sportline springs.
I have them, and they're a nice combination.
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How much does thoses shocks go for?
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - dmcisaac - 04-25-2005
01-yellow-ZX3,Apr 24 2005 Wrote:The Eibach shocks were designed to go with the Prokit or Sportline springs.
I have them, and they're a nice combination.
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is that all u have the shocks and one of the kits?
supension wise
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - 01-yellow-ZX3 - 04-25-2005
I have Sportline springs, Eibach Prodamper shocks/struts, strut bar, SVT rear sway bar & urethane bushings. This setup handles very nicely! It puts a lot of other vehicles to shame for cornering.
The Eibach prodampers usually go for around $329 US.
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - dmcisaac - 04-25-2005
so u would need the dampers as well u have the whole kit but that is 1300 dolla
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - S2 - 04-25-2005
Any lowering of the car, you should use the equivalent dampers or dampers designed to be used for your new stance, spring rate, etc.
Even with the Eibach Pros which isn't as dramatic a drop as the Sportlines you shouldn't use the stock dampers. Currently I am running the stock dampers still cause it was literally impossible to get the Eibach Pro Dampers last year (massive backorder) and after about 10 months, my ride quality has diminished but it's not horrible. I can imagine on a lower drop, it would be even more diminished.
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - focusonthis88 - 04-26-2005
S2,Apr 25 2005, 08:42 AM Wrote:Any lowering of the car, you should use the equivalent dampers or dampers designed to be used for your new stance, spring rate, etc.
Even with the Eibach Pros which isn't as dramatic a drop as the Sportlines you shouldn't use the stock dampers. Currently I am running the stock dampers still cause it was literally impossible to get the Eibach Pro Dampers last year (massive backorder) and after about 10 months, my ride quality has diminished but it's not horrible. I can imagine on a lower drop, it would be even more diminished.
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ok, well im going to look for the eibach sport line shocks, how there are and everything.
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - S2 - 04-26-2005
focusonthis_88,Apr 25 2005, 08:44 AM Wrote:S2,Apr 25 2005, 08:42 AM Wrote:Any lowering of the car, you should use the equivalent dampers or dampers designed to be used for your new stance, spring rate, etc.
Even with the Eibach Pros which isn't as dramatic a drop as the Sportlines you shouldn't use the stock dampers. Currently I am running the stock dampers still cause it was literally impossible to get the Eibach Pro Dampers last year (massive backorder) and after about 10 months, my ride quality has diminished but it's not horrible. I can imagine on a lower drop, it would be even more diminished.
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ok, well im going to look for the eibach sport line shocks, how there are and everything.
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There are no Eibach Sportline dampers, the Pro Dampers are used for both lowering springs (Pros and the Sportlines).
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - focusonthis88 - 04-26-2005
S2,Apr 25 2005, 09:49 AM Wrote:focusonthis_88,Apr 25 2005, 08:44 AM Wrote:S2,Apr 25 2005, 08:42 AM Wrote:Any lowering of the car, you should use the equivalent dampers or dampers designed to be used for your new stance, spring rate, etc.
Even with the Eibach Pros which isn't as dramatic a drop as the Sportlines you shouldn't use the stock dampers. Currently I am running the stock dampers still cause it was literally impossible to get the Eibach Pro Dampers last year (massive backorder) and after about 10 months, my ride quality has diminished but it's not horrible. I can imagine on a lower drop, it would be even more diminished.
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ok, well im going to look for the eibach sport line shocks, how there are and everything.
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There are no Eibach Sportline dampers, the Pro Dampers are used for both lowering springs (Pros and the Sportlines).
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ah ok, didn't know that.
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - Raine - 04-26-2005
I changed my dampers and springs the same day, and I only dropped it an inch. It's uber comfortable. I don't think there's any point in doing springs without doing dampers. It's just more work in the end. Do both at the same time, and boom you're done.
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - Flofocus - 04-26-2005
focusonthis_88,Apr 25 2005, 10:51 AM Wrote:S2,Apr 25 2005, 09:49 AM Wrote:focusonthis_88,Apr 25 2005, 08:44 AM Wrote:S2,Apr 25 2005, 08:42 AM Wrote:Any lowering of the car, you should use the equivalent dampers or dampers designed to be used for your new stance, spring rate, etc.
Even with the Eibach Pros which isn't as dramatic a drop as the Sportlines you shouldn't use the stock dampers. Currently I am running the stock dampers still cause it was literally impossible to get the Eibach Pro Dampers last year (massive backorder) and after about 10 months, my ride quality has diminished but it's not horrible. I can imagine on a lower drop, it would be even more diminished.
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ok, well im going to look for the eibach sport line shocks, how there are and everything.
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There are no Eibach Sportline dampers, the Pro Dampers are used for both lowering springs (Pros and the Sportlines).
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ah ok, didn't know that.
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We told you all of this when you were going to put your springs in. :P
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - focusonthis88 - 04-26-2005
Flofocus,Apr 25 2005, 08:58 PM Wrote:We told you all of this when you were going to put your springs in. :P
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I know!!! :P But i got a price on the Eibach Pro Damper Kit and im probably going to buy them.
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - dmcisaac - 04-26-2005
how much ...and were did u find them at? :D
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - focusonthis88 - 04-26-2005
dmcisaac,Apr 25 2005, 11:23 PM Wrote:how much ...and were did u find them at? :D
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Well my dad is the part manager at a Ford dealership in my town so I got it really cheap. Well, if you live in the Ottawa region or in Gatineau go see Final Lap they sell them for 500$ the pro damper kit.
I Think My Shocks Don't Like Me Anymore! - dmcisaac - 04-26-2005
:( damm haha i am ficked...sumone give me dampers for cheap :)