1988 gl w/5lugs. suspension?

[boxerbob]

ok, well i went down to VA and picked these XT6 5lugs up from another member. i want the car to sit lower with a good front/rear stiffness. not harsh but good. what struts/shock are my best choice? i have read of you guys messing with miata stuff. any coilovers that can be cheaply used?

[Numbchux]

cheap full coilovers?

 

 

the miata stuff is for better rear shocks. has nothing to do with springs.

 

 

the answer in the spring department are coilover sleeve springs. you can get crappy generic ones from ebay for pretty cheap, but chances are the spring rates will be ridiculously high (mine were 450/400 lb/in, compared to the 140/190 stock).

 

the best bang for the buck are Ground Control sleeves. they use genuine Eibach springs, and are available in any spring rate. get them for GC ('93-'01) imprezas, 8" long springs work well. I suggest something in the 200/250 lb/in range (stiffer ones in the rear).

 

 

 

if you'd like better dampning to match, I suggest the KYB AGX adjustables. in order to run these, you'll need to get into the miata stuff. the '99-'05 miata front shocks are virtually a direct replacement for the EA82 rears, but the spring perch is quite a bit higher. if using coilover sleeves with these shocks, run a 5" long spring (remember, you're still using subaru front struts, so keep the 8" one in the front).

 

 

 

 

tirerack.com has pretty good prices on AGXs, and you don't have to buy them as a full set.

[boxerbob]

cheap full coilovers?

 

 

the miata stuff is for better rear shocks. has nothing to do with springs.

 

 

the answer in the spring department are coilover sleeve springs. you can get crappy generic ones from ebay for pretty cheap, but chances are the spring rates will be ridiculously high (mine were 450/400 lb/in, compared to the 140/190 stock).

 

the best bang for the buck are Ground Control sleeves. they use genuine Eibach springs, and are available in any spring rate. get them for GC ('93-'01) imprezas, 8" long springs work well. I suggest something in the 200/250 lb/in range (stiffer ones in the rear).

 

 

 

if you'd like better dampning to match, I suggest the KYB AGX adjustables. in order to run these, you'll need to get into the miata stuff. the '99-'05 miata front shocks are virtually a direct replacement for the EA82 rears, but the spring perch is quite a bit higher. if using coilover sleeves with these shocks, run a 5" long spring (remember, you're still using subaru front struts, so keep the 8" one in the front).

 

 

 

 

tirerack.com has pretty good prices on AGXs, and you don't have to buy them as a full set.

 

thanks numbchux, ill check on this stuff soon! i'm used to mixing stuff up now.

[boxerbob]

the best bang for the buck are Ground Control sleeves. they use genuine Eibach springs, and are available in any spring rate. get them for GC ('93-'01) imprezas, 8" long springs work well. I suggest something in the 200/250 lb/in range (stiffer ones in the rear).

 

 

 

if you'd like better dampning to match, I suggest the KYB AGX adjustables. in order to run these, you'll need to get into the miata stuff. the '99-'05 miata front shocks are virtually a direct replacement for the EA82 rears, but the spring perch is quite a bit higher. if using coilover sleeves with these shocks, run a 5" long spring (remember, you're still using subaru front struts, so keep the 8" one in the front)..

 

 

ok is the ground control kits a set of four? will they setup my rears for 5in or will i need to order my own springs and sleeves for the rear? or just springs?

[Numbchux]

if you're using subaru rear shocks. just order up this kit for stock struts:

http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=79/CA=25

 

and like I said, 185 or 200 lb/in for the front, and 250 for the rear.

 

 

 

if you're using miata stuff in the rear, just send them an email, telling them exactly what you're running and what you want.

[boxerbob]

if you're using subaru rear shocks. just order up this kit for stock struts:

http://www.ground-control-store.com/products/description.php/II=79/CA=25

 

and like I said, 185 or 200 lb/in for the front, and 250 for the rear.

 

 

 

if you're using miata stuff in the rear, just send them an email, telling them exactly what you're running and what you want.

 

ok, i will do when i'm ready to order! appreciate it NC