Need advice on struts

[Juans_93_MX3]

I've heard of good things about Tokico struts from other people outside of MX-3.com.
But what do you guys think of these struts on our cars if you plan to lower 1.5 inch with H&R springs?

Also what other struts are available for the MX3 that will work with 1.5 lowering H&R springs?
Protege struts?
Ive heard the name ZX2 around

[solo_ryder]

ZX2 S/R struts are the cheapest bet and they should work ok, you can get em from the ford dealer
KYB GR2
Tokico HP

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Dude, this has been covered so many times.. If you have a V6 I recommend that you get the V6 struts as the front end weight is abit more then other cars.

[Juans_93_MX3]

What year ZX2 can I get struts out of?
Ok thats a stupid question but how about this. If I am buying used struts right now, I am not going to be installing them for until another year and a half, what are things I should look out for (damage wise)?
Because I dont want buy something from someone and than a year and a half later come back and make claims I got ripped off.

Also, I been searching on the net and have found some [Tokico Blues] for about $340 bucks. Others about $450.

Is it possible that I am looking at knock-offs? What do these struts usually go for?

[solo_ryder]

Dude, go to the effin ford dealer and ask them for a price on this part number

m-18000-z2

They will be cheap and new and made by tokico. Do a search for ZX-2 stuff in the suspension forum and you will get what you need.

[Juans_93_MX3]

Dude, go to the effin ford dealer and ask them for a price on this part number

m-18000-z2

They will be cheap and new and made by tokico. Do a search for ZX-2 stuff in the suspension forum and you will get what you need.

hmm sounds tempting. But I dont feel like doing that.
How about you call them instead and get a price quote. Also get a price quote for a 302 V8. Ask them if it will fit my MX3. Dont forget to ask them if they make a oil pan gasket. I know they dont but just ask them

[solo_ryder]

HAHAHAHHAHAHA

You just made this thread 10 x better

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

Solo has the seniority.. you hafta listen!

[solo_ryder]

By 1 day haha

[edger0587]

Dude, go to the effin ford dealer and ask them for a price on this part number

m-18000-z2

They will be cheap and new and made by tokico. Do a search for ZX-2 stuff in the suspension forum and you will get what you need.

I got a quote today at $247.40USD from a dealer...then I found a website that had them for 179.99USD. it's Jegs.com.

Anywho, I had a question. They improve handling (since they are "racing engineered" or whatever), but how is the ride quality?

[solo_ryder]

Depends on what springs your using. For a stock spring u proly won't feel much difference, they just have a quicker rebound then other shocks, will eat up the bumps better