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Old 10-28-08, 09:33 AM
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Espelirs on stock struts....okay or bad idea?

i know a 2" drop is a lot to ask of stock struts, but I believe mine were replaced semi-recently as they definitely perform better than a 132k mile strut.

i've also got a line on some stechs, but if i can pull off the espelir (ive heard theyre closest to stock ride) at least long enough for me to be able to afford some GR-2's, i'd like to do it.


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wait it out and do it right
save time/money

sorry, OP, to answer your question, it's an ok idea, def not a good one, but not the worst idea.

however, it's recommended since you'll be pulling apart your strut, might as well replace the shocks with stronger/durable ones

imho, espelir > teins

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Originally Posted by 4ntvings
wait it out and do it right
save time/money

sorry, OP, to answer your question, it's an ok idea, def not a good one, but not the worst idea.

however, it's recommended since you'll be pulling apart your strut, might as well replace the shocks with stronger/durable ones

imho, espelir > teins
haha, thanks man. It's a tough decision, but since I can get both at similar prices, and being as impatient as I am for my drop, i may go with the Teins. Eventually i'll be getting struts and maybe then i'll try and grab espelirs, or if i have the money some CSv2
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Originally Posted by jcat_GS3
... or if i have the money some CSv2
no prob at all
imho, hks>tein
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