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spedcicle
06-11-2004, 09:44 PM
i lowered the ep and blew out the back struts and im having a shit load of trouble finding new struts. i got kyb agx but the looked way too long to fit so i didnt try to put them on. (the strut went from the bottem of the stock wheel to the top of the back seats head rest.) way too long! anyway i sent them back. i was wondering if there are any other companies that make struts for ep3's thanks.
(and someone plz tell me how to make this thing a "search")

Civicvtec1ps
06-11-2004, 09:46 PM
Koni Yellow.

spedcicle
06-12-2004, 02:03 AM
i heard that they dont just bolt right up. is this true, do u have to modify the strut to make it fit?

idrive
06-12-2004, 03:00 AM
only for the front
for the rear youre good to go...

Civicvtec1ps
06-12-2004, 06:16 AM
Originally posted by spedcicle
i heard that they dont just bolt right up. is this true, do u have to modify the strut to make it fit?
That's true.
Front needs to be modified to make it fit.
But That is the only option right now.:(

toda_power
06-12-2004, 07:35 AM
sucks for us

spedcicle
06-12-2004, 11:01 AM
thanks for the help guys. im getting tired of bouncing down the highway.

CywiththeblkSi
06-12-2004, 11:24 AM
how long did it take you to blow original shocks?

spedcicle
06-13-2004, 09:36 PM
about 2 days. it was really low, like tucking an inch. i guess that I hit a big bump and blew the seals out. sucks for me. ive been driving like this for a month, and i have hated every second of it.

amctmg
06-13-2004, 09:47 PM
did you remove your bump stops?

EP3.. 2.. 1 GO
06-13-2004, 10:13 PM
Sorry for questions, but if you cut the bump stops will the car seat lower. And what are the bump stops???

amctmg
06-13-2004, 10:38 PM
Originally posted by EP3.. 2.. 1 GO
Sorry for questions, but if you cut the bump stops will the car seat lower. And what are the bump stops???


the bumpstop is the round foam thing with the hole in it that slides down onto the strut rod shaft thing. it keeps the strut housing from smacking the bottom of the bearing plate when you bottom out.

raiyo
06-14-2004, 02:28 PM
what springs was u on?

fishboy
06-14-2004, 03:12 PM
REAR KONI YELLOWS WILL GO RIGHT IN

spedcicle
06-14-2004, 07:42 PM
i just cut the bump stops just like the ground control instructions said to. in half, and im ordering the koni yellows right now. thanks for the help!:D