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Old Feb 16, 2004 | 09:03 AM
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this is mostly for street use, but I want to get into autocross once I get upgraded suspension. I want to spend no more than $1K (initially).



1. I was thinking KYB AGX's, the eibach pro-kit, and some new bushings all around. If you have any suggestions or criticisms let me know.



2. which is better: eibach pro-kit springs, or suspension techniques? the st springs are considerably cheaper



3. sway bars: should I do these now, or wait and see how it feels with just the aforementioned items? I really have no idea how big is "good enough," and I've read about swapping to a TII front sway bar. comments, please.



4. I've read that pretty much any aftermarket bushings will be an improvement. Are there any I should steer clear of?
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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I haven't sold a lot of the ST's, I've sold quite a few Eibach kits and never heard a complaint, but as you mentioned they are quite a bit cheaper.



I sell the Energy bushing kit and have heard pretty good things about them, but I think much like you mentioned you can't go wrong with any of the aftermarket kits.
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 09:27 AM
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good to know. phins, prepare for another happy customer











I need to buy these before I start thinking about the work involved, lol
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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and does anyone know who sells the 4-point strut braces? (bolts to firewall)
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 10:47 AM
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1. me too



2. imma do eibach i think



3. i would wait, that way you get a feel for what the springs and shocks did



4. they should all be fine?
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 11:21 AM
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sweet...kyb's, eibach's, and bushings ordered
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 11:28 AM
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coolness
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Baldy' date='Feb 16 2004, 11:55 AM
and does anyone know who sells the 4-point strut braces? (bolts to firewall)
CP racing sells one.
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 01:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Leetheslacker' date='Feb 16 2004, 02:20 PM
CP racing sells one.
cool, I see that one for $117, and mazdatrix has one for $272.
Old Feb 16, 2004 | 08:25 PM
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i need bushings.



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