Need Lowering Speings - Any Recomendations?

[JDMChris]

Ive done a little searching and this is what i found.

B+G: Front:1.6 Rear:1.6
Eibach: Front:1.5 Rear:1.2
H&R: Front 1.5 Rear:1.3
Suspesion Techniques: Front:1.3 Rear:1.3
Apex: Front:1.6 Rear:1.6

The prices range from $200 to $300 plus shipping etc.

Any recomendations? also.. anything more than 1.6? like around 2?

Also what kinda struts should i be looking to get eventually.?

[mikeetown]

i say 1.6 and the brand doesnt matter seriously. Your not a crazy racer guy are you??? see what i mean. When it comes to struts though, The better they are depends on how stiff u want them. How quick the dampening will be is your call. You can lower a car on new stock struts and it will be fine. I used KYB struts cause the dampen a lot quicker than stock and are a great price since you have to replace them every 3 years or so. My springs are ei-back which are also great.

I like my setup. It works well.

[JDMChris]

thanks mike.

I was just worried about 1.6 not being enough.. a friend of mine drives an EL, and he dropped his 2.5 and its just tuckin'

i wouldn't want to go any lower than he has his but i dont want to go any higher than what i am now.. I want to get low enough to eliminate the wheel gap

i got these springs but i'm not sure what they are..


Anyone have an idea?

[mikeinaus]

are they orange or red? if there orange id guess b&g, if there red id say dropzone. for that much of a drop your going to want coil overs, which are very expensive.

the stock struts for the escort zx2 s/r are a good option alot of people use. there made by tokico and can be had for under $200. theres a bunch of guides around on how to make them fit.

[umcamara]

Prepare for a very uncomfortable ride on harsh roads.

[JDMChris]

are they orange or red? if there orange id guess b&g, if there red id say dropzone. for that much of a drop your going to want coil overs, which are very expensive.

the stock struts for the escort zx2 s/r are a good option alot of people use. there made by tokico and can be had for under $200. theres a bunch of guides around on how to make them fit.

there red.

[MX-3zoom]

Eibach's? Has anyone order them from ebay(The ones that claim to be eibach). How do you like 'em, I ask cause there's a money diff from ebay to the product site.Wanna make sure ebay ones are what they picture(eibach).

[mikeinaus]

from what ive herd there supposed to be legit...

[mikeetown]

for springs, they..................will....................wear..........................OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol. So depending on how much cash you have make this project cost effective. Go to your local auto parts store and see what they have in stock. I got Ei bach (however its spelt) springs for 290$ and they are great! ALso, i got KYB struts for 60$ times 2 on fronts and 50$ times 2 on the rear ( i have a severly good buddy from high school that works there.........) . So anyway, in 2 years this stuff will wear out. I get to spend another 500$ after that cause i drive a lot in kelowna BC back roads.

A 1 inch drop actually lowers an mx-3 1.5 inches in actual height which will have wheel gap BUT!, it makes the wheel gap even all the way around which is my taste. I think too low is just as bad as too high??? But remember, thats my taste. So if u like low, go ahead.

Seriously, just think about my post then do what you want to do dude cause in the end, your mx-3 is all about you.

[MX-3zoom]

Yeah I understand, just askin if ebays are good to buy. Not scared to spend money, just rather save when I can. Just looking at nice suspen/brake set up. Think imma got with eibachs, dont know another good brand. thanks

[cWs306]

I used KYB struts cause the dampen a lot quicker than stock and are a great price since you have to replace them every 3 years or so. My springs are ei-back which are also great.

im going to be running the same set up but with a 1.8 v6.. hopefully it rides good.

[mikeetown]

I used KYB struts cause the dampen a lot quicker than stock and are a great price since you have to replace them every 3 years or so. My springs are ei-back which are also great.

im going to be running the same set up but with a 1.8 v6.. hopefully it rides good.

you'll love the ride quality to death. I noticed a huge difference. The only thing is, avoid rough roads.

[RS_OBD'oh_2]

if you want low and quality coils are your best option.

I have eibachs on tokico hp's. Great ride quality. Were I to do it again, I might go with K Sport coils. Then again, I don't drive my car in the winter and our roads are in good shape.

[cWs306]

Yah thats one thing about my city.. we are known for our HORRIBLE roads.. but i know ways around the real bad ones to get to the good spots and yah im not driving mine in winter either.. this is going to be the first winter of me owning it and im pulling it in the garage to turbo it.. but oh im so excited. just ordered the springs about 15 minutes ago! woooo! lol.

[mx3worthy4link]

Theres 1.8 drop Dropzones on ebay for $100.....any input on these?