 Blown strut, need opinions |
 Oct 17, 2014 - 2:57 PM
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So my front passenger strut is blown from hitting a pothole a while ago, and I want some opinions on what to do. I want to lower it a little so these are my options:
Replace the struts for now with Koni's or KYB's then save up a bit for lowering springs or Ride on the blown strut for now and save up for coilovers I've narrowed it down to those two options and can't decide on which way to go. Keep in mind that I do winter drive this car and it will see some rough winters so I'm looking for the best option with that in mind. I do like the height adjustment with the coilovers so I can raise it for the winter, however I can't afford them at the moment after replacing my clutch and don't know how long I could ride on the one blown strut without damaging anything. Any thoughts? -------------------- 2007 Impreza 2.5i - Daily
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Oct 19, 2014 - 8:51 PM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
Aren't GR2's OEM replacements now? Can they handle lowering? And how much of a drop do the Tens give you?
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Oct 20, 2014 - 8:54 AM
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QUOTE (PegGTS @ Oct 19, 2014 - 8:51 PM)  Aren't GR2's OEM replacements now? Can they handle lowering? And how much of a drop do the Tens give you? That's right, but can be lowered up to 1.5" on gr2's so s-techs are okay. I'm sure others with a drop close to the tien height would be alright as well. You could go with koni's although Im not sure if they're available for this application, or the price. -------------------- -Protection mode, For when your amp tries to blow its load. 1995 Toyota Celica GTS - Daily Driver 1999 Chevy Cavalier - Winter Beater 1994 Honda Civic CX Hatchback - Dead My Celica! |
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Oct 20, 2014 - 9:50 AM
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Enthusiast Joined Apr 15, '13 From Winnipeg, MB, Canada Currently Offline Reputation: 14 (100%) |
QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Oct 20, 2014 - 8:54 AM) QUOTE (PegGTS @ Oct 19, 2014 - 8:51 PM) Aren't GR2's OEM replacements now? Can they handle lowering? And how much of a drop do the Tens give you? That's right, but can be lowered up to 1.5" on gr2's so s-techs are okay. I'm sure others with a drop close to the tien height would be alright as well. You could go with koni's although Im not sure if they're available for this application, or the price. I'll probably just go with the KYBs then, where did you order yours from? -------------------- 2007 Impreza 2.5i - Daily
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PegGTS Blown strut, need opinions Oct 17, 2014 - 2:57 PM
The_enD I vote coils, you have mentioned one of the reason... Oct 17, 2014 - 3:30 PM
PegGTS QUOTE (The_enD @ Oct 17, 2014 - 3:30... Oct 17, 2014 - 6:01 PM jordisonjr I would be hesitant to put any of the affordable c... Oct 17, 2014 - 10:01 PM PegGTS QUOTE (jordisonjr @ Oct 17, 2014 - 10... Oct 17, 2014 - 11:15 PM Box The Megan EZ Street series is the cheapest at ... Oct 17, 2014 - 11:28 PM cheela that's pretty much what i did. rode on my blow... Oct 17, 2014 - 11:32 PM PegGTS I've been reading up on it and by the sounds o... Oct 18, 2014 - 8:31 AM toyota123 Save the factory springs and put them on for winte... Oct 18, 2014 - 11:15 AM PegGTS QUOTE (toyota123 @ Oct 18, 2014 - 11... Oct 18, 2014 - 12:49 PM jordisonjr QUOTE (PegGTS @ Oct 17, 2014 - 11:15... Oct 19, 2014 - 4:44 PM Box KYB's were up to an 1.5" drop, I remember... Oct 19, 2014 - 10:06 PM jordisonjr eBay IIRC.
Rock Auto might have it too. If this is... Oct 20, 2014 - 11:24 AM Jeebus Need an update on this!
My front right suspen... Feb 28, 2015 - 5:13 AM PegGTS 5 months later and I still haven't decided ... Feb 28, 2015 - 12:47 PM Noahwhite2014 QUOTE (PegGTS @ Feb 28, 2015 - 1:47 ... Mar 1, 2015 - 12:58 AM Jeebus I was always under the impression that you had a G... Feb 28, 2015 - 2:07 PM Box The ST205 is the same as the rest provided it has ... Mar 1, 2015 - 1:31 AM PegGTS After plenty of research, I think I've decided... Mar 1, 2015 - 6:02 PM Box As long as an 1-1.5" drop is what you're ... Mar 1, 2015 - 6:47 PM Box double post >.> Mar 1, 2015 - 6:47 PM PegGTS I'm not looking to slam my car so 1.5" wo... Mar 1, 2015 - 6:59 PM Box Import fees and shipping fees kind of kill it. Mar 1, 2015 - 8:00 PM PegGTS Should be around $350-$400 after everyth... Mar 1, 2015 - 8:23 PM Box It is a good deal for us over here as we get free ... Mar 1, 2015 - 9:42 PM PegGTS Yeah I was planning on replacing the strut mounts ... Mar 2, 2015 - 9:19 AM Box Shouldn't need camber bolts, was able to have ... Mar 2, 2015 - 4:01 PM jordisonjr At that price you may as well just go with somethi... Mar 3, 2015 - 9:44 PM Box I've never used Vogtland, but as long as they... Mar 3, 2015 - 10:02 PM PegGTS QUOTE (Box @ Mar 3, 2015 - 9:02 PM) ... Mar 3, 2015 - 10:26 PM Box If RockAuto does shipping to Canada I'd give t... Mar 3, 2015 - 10:28 PM PegGTS They do, and I usually buy from there since they... Mar 3, 2015 - 10:36 PM PegGTS Another question now, are new strut boots necessar... Mar 3, 2015 - 11:17 PM Noahwhite2014 QUOTE (PegGTS @ Mar 4, 2015 - 12:17 ... Mar 4, 2015 - 1:21 AM Box They don't look any different than what's ... Mar 4, 2015 - 1:26 AM PegGTS I actually calculated it and it would be cheaper t... Mar 4, 2015 - 1:55 AM Box Just Google "RockAuto discount code" and... Mar 4, 2015 - 3:07 AM PegGTS I may have one sitting in my mess of e-mails somew... Mar 4, 2015 - 3:13 AM Box I do too, it's just easier to Google it. Mar 4, 2015 - 3:27 AM PegGTS Ordered a set of Teins on eBay but eBay lied to me... Mar 4, 2015 - 4:10 AM Box Have to be very careful with things like that when... Mar 4, 2015 - 4:14 AM PegGTS QUOTE (Box @ Mar 4, 2015 - 3:14 AM) ... Mar 4, 2015 - 4:21 AM Box If you haven't sent money through PayPal you s... Mar 4, 2015 - 4:44 AM PegGTS For some reason you can commit to buy without payi... Mar 4, 2015 - 12:51 PM |
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