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Old 02-11-2012, 09:18 AM
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Default Car rides like sh**!

So I have had my H&R springs in for a few months now and I have noticed that the car is beginning to ride like crap. I can only assume it is due to the stock struts and shocks. Any suggestions on what to replace them with to improve the ride?
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Old 02-11-2012, 10:05 AM
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Id suggest Bilsteins. Theyre more pricey, but they are sooo much better then tokicos or similar brands. My car is very smooth, and I even have solid bushings in the back.
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Old 02-11-2012, 10:46 AM
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Bilsteins are worth the money. The ride is awesome too.
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Old 02-11-2012, 11:13 AM
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Frpp lowering springs not slammed and a slight rake to it. no complaints at all after 4 years. You are not the 1st person I heard with a complaint like that I heard that on a different forum awhile back also.
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Old 02-11-2012, 05:59 PM
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I've had my vogtland springs with no Iso's with stock struts for over a year with no complaints. Except for the tail wag on the highway which drives me nuts . Guess I had 1 complaint.
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Old 02-13-2012, 08:19 PM
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Bilstein HD's

I've also heard good things about the D-specs but I would rather the HD's. I love mine and I am running a pretty high spring rating/low ride height
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Old 02-14-2012, 12:11 PM
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i put some Koni STR.T's in awhile ago and love em
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Old 02-16-2012, 08:55 AM
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U drag race alot? If so id go with 10-ways.
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Old 02-16-2012, 09:33 AM
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Just Go with a name brand with a good rep. Unless you're a racer or an extreme tuner you're not going to notice a difference. If you've wore out the stocks but didn't mind the ride in the beginning, just get stocks with a LT warranty.

but remember you gotta pay to play.
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Old 02-16-2012, 05:38 PM
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This car is a DD and mostley freeway stuff. I have only had it to the track once and will only take it on rare occassions. Mainly a street car. The front end just seems really loose. I have been looking at KYB and Tokico and looks like I am edging towards Tokico. Just need something designed for the springs. Thanks for the input.
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