Shocks and struts

[BEISSEN]

Ok I am planning to do a 2" drop with super down precidos from tanabe who is a good company for this low of a drop.

[HippoSleek]

If it's just 2", you *might* be able to get away with Koni Yellows.  That will likely destroy the OEM replacement Tokickos and KYB's (not agx).  Personally, I wouldn't drop a car that much w/o getting short stroke dampers like Tok HTS (about the only name on the market).  Unfortunately, you are looking at big $$$ (ask uu).

Unless you get short stokes, you will likely be spending a bit too much time on your bump stops to make it a true performer. &nbsp;It would, however, look m4D tiIit3 though <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=';)'> &nbsp;Honestly, I'd go with a bit less drop if money is an issue at all.

[BlankFlip]

this mean my tokicos ain't gonna last long at all?!?

[uuninja]

2&quot; drop will kill about anything you put them on. Your only option would be to get high end shocks Koni's GAB's HTS's. HTS's are on par with GAB for price. I paid 700 for mine including shipping.

[HippoSleek]

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HTS's are on par with GAB for price. I paid 700 for mine including shipping. </td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
Why was I thinking you were at about $850 shipped on those? &nbsp;$700 is awesome...

[tnord]

i'm not saying that tokico's would hold a 2'' drop, but i want to make it clear that they should not be considered an OEM replacement despite what people will tell you, i have them and noticed a dramatic improvement in handling and increased ride harshness

[BlankFlip]

same here tnrod, guess my car is also stiffer cuz of the 2&quot; drop, but if they were just oem replacement then more ppl would just buy the nissan parts. i just hope they last me a while.

[AJ]

if you are ready to spend 700 on shox... get some tein coilovers for 1050... a mear 350 dollers more... and u can drop that 2 inches with ease... or so i am told..

[240racer]

where can you get the tein coilovers for 1050?

[drift freaq]

ok this has been debated before. IMHO after long thought and serious analysis I will say this.
Coilovers are pretty much for racing . Yes they sell them for street but you should remember that they are going to be stiff. If you have great roads where you live that is not a problem. If you don't you are screwed. Second off if you run pillowball mounts the ride will be harsher you are replacing the stock rubber insulator with metal and delrin. thats cool like I said before if you have smooth roads it can get ugly with bumpy messed up roads.
Ok that said , &nbsp; The other ideal alternative is short stroke dampers with lowering springs. Here you are pretty much a captive audience. I.E. the only shock/damper I know of right now on the market here is the Tokico HTS which is actually a awesome shock . It is 45 way adjustable its shorter stroke you are not maxing the travel with lowering springs and you are not bottoming on your bump stops. This is pretty much the way I would recommend for most street setups looking for handling and a good drop. Tokico will be bringing these shock in as Regular product line by the end of this year. I talked to the North American regional rep at the LA International auto show about this. Right now they are avialible through shinkai racing and Jspec. &nbsp;hope this helps

[AJ]

how much should we expect to spend for the tokico hts's.. and also, are they made for a 2 inch drop&gt;? would they still work well with say... eibach pro-kit?

[drift freaq]

yes they will work with 2 in drop and I am sure they would be fine with eibach Pro Kits of course that would not be my choice in springs . I said Before H&amp;R's or KG/MM. They are like some of the best spring availible at this time for the money IMHO. Price on the HTS's varies ShinKai wants $650 shipped. I am not sure about Jspec at this time.

[AJ]

650 shipped is harsh.. do you think at the years end this price will start comming down? &nbsp;i'm looking for around 400 for shox... &nbsp; how much should i plan on paying for the kg/mm springs?