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sickep3x1
04-22-2010, 08:58 PM
what`s up guys. so i just got a ep3...and it`s on stock suspension. i was wondering what`s a suspension kit i can get to have it dropped and not have a bumpy ass ride, also not a shitty suspension lol greatly appreciate it if someone can give me some suggestions

BlkDeathSi
04-22-2010, 09:07 PM
depends on your budget

moton full replacements are almost $6000
mugen full replacements are $1100-1300
buddy club full coilovers are $1100
tein go from $500-2000
megan and progress coilovers are $800-900
tokico struts and springs are $400
springs alone are $100-400 but this will definitely cause you to blow your shocks at which point you will wish you had never put them on in the first place

in any case, except maybe the mugen option, you will need to get a camber kit to straighten out your wheels or you will use tires like toilet paper, or your left hand

sickep3x1
04-25-2010, 02:30 AM
how`s the megan and progress coilovers compared to the tockico struts and springs? which one is smoother D:

thakid
04-25-2010, 03:08 AM
Go with the mugen. Can't go wrong there.

sickep3x1
04-25-2010, 09:04 PM
lolz, i don`t think i can afford that ]:

Strife
04-25-2010, 09:13 PM
Megan has gotten great reviews for both the ride and their ability to prevent steering rack creak whilst lowered.

sickep3x1
04-26-2010, 03:10 AM
oh really?? and the price range is accurate from the previous person that commented on this thread about the prices?

BlkDeathSi
04-26-2010, 09:27 PM
Yes my prices are fairly accurate, I double checked before i posted, its called research . . . contrary to my seemingly low post count, I used to have nearly 3k posts, i have installed numerous suspensions on different eps here in san antonio.

Good luck on whatever direction you plan to go in

Passenger
04-26-2010, 10:21 PM
springs alone are $100-400 but this will definitely cause you to blow your shocks at which point you will wish you had never put them on in the first place


I've had eibach pro's since I first got the car and I haven't blown nothin. I think its probably the more severe lowering springs (-1.5" and more) that blow stock struts.

sickep3x1
04-26-2010, 10:58 PM
ohh alright ahaha. sooo blkdeathsi, what`s your opinion about the megan coils, since you`ve installed many suspensions in your hood.

nolij869
04-26-2010, 11:18 PM
i have tokico blues and tokico springs that lower 1.4 inch all around and everyone who gets in my car likes how smooth the ride is for being lowered. the spring rates are soft tho. my car is a dd so its alright i do want to get stiffer springs tho like prolines. i think shock and spring combo is the best for keepin a nice ride and having a lowered look...it depends how you want to drive your car and if adjustability is important to you.

Passenger
04-26-2010, 11:22 PM
Just me personally, one reason I didn't go coils is cause I just don't see a need if you're going to just be going to work/school/get groceries in the ep. Thats just me though, :shrug:

BlkDeathSi
04-27-2010, 07:26 PM
megans are good for relatively low cost coils . . depemds on what you want out of it. are you going to just drop it and leave it, or are you going to raise it sometimes, lower it others?

If you are just looking for the drop without sacrificing the handling too much, go with mugens, hfp if you can find it, or tokico blues w their springs, all of which are non adjustable

Calvinep3
04-27-2010, 08:21 PM
progress springs
and some shocks man
u cant go wrong
but first do as much research u can on your own
learn everything possible about yours cars suspension
then make a decision

sickep3x1
04-28-2010, 01:22 AM
honestly...i just want a drop look...and a smooth ride...and good handling...

Drew1d
04-28-2010, 07:08 AM
honestly...i just want a drop look...and a smooth ride...and good handling... Bigger rims, bigger tires for less gap. Stock springs for smooth ride and the right suspension geometry.

dkid15
04-28-2010, 07:26 AM
Not going to lie, the megan track series coil are phenomenal for the money. Great quality, perfect spring rates, camber adjusting tophat and a monotube shock. If you just want to go low, D2 or megan streets are your best bet.

2k3hatchie
04-28-2010, 07:49 AM
I just installed DC5 A spec suspension onto my car and it cut the wheel gap to about half of what it was. The ride is very good and the handling is definitely improved.

sickep3x1
05-15-2010, 12:35 AM
wow -__- so i just found out i have tein coilovers ONLY in the back...what are the odds of me finding a place to buy the front ends? -____-`