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i got about 200 saved up for some suspension mos, i could prob round up another 100 so for 300 dollars whats the best bang for the buck? im a college man with limited funds so keep the quotes low. thanks!!
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well for a little over 1/2 what you have now you could get a set of Apex springs.
Tokico struts are pretty cheap too.
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i was lookin for a decent strut and spring set-up and whayt you guys have spent on em
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then like I said, a tokico/apex combo is pretty cheap. Not the best all out but for what you pay it's a good improvement. lowered my car 1.6" and was stiffer but still yielding. Sorta like OEM suspension on roids. Stiffer but not harsh.
I got everything for about $800 CDN.
or $601 USD.
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zx-2 tokico struts (with all the bearings) = $190 shipped
h&r 1.4mm springs = $225 (after I got them, I found them online for $200)...

Altogether $415, gives you a very decent drop, but also some issues with the springs. Handling is way better than stock.
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vlad where did you get the strusts for that price?
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probably from oemfordparts.com
use the search option on the site and check for part number M-18000-Z2 they are 160 + shipping
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whiteline springs, and some good struts when you have the money if your just want to drop your car. good luck getting any springs and struts under 300. if you want to improve your handling get better struts and lower your car later
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well it looks like im ogin with the zx2 struts and st springs. any of you have that set-up?
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