ok i was looking at the mazdaspeed strusts on corksport but there like 200 something each and i was wondering if there is a cheaper alternative to this?
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So corksport is the only company that offers adjustable struts for the 2nd gen?ED
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Originally posted by 95ProLeilaEh, I dunno, if you can afford it get the MS ones, I'm no expert on coil-overs, but from what I understand, if you're dropping more than 1.5" some struts won't work. . . what year is your car?
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i got the kybs from Horsepowerfreaks.com for around $240 shipped.According to my Anger Management Counselor, after 26 weeks of anger management class, I should be an expert when it comes to Anger Management...tell that to the guy who threw a starburst at my car in rush hour traffic...haha
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I got the KYB's for $48 ea on tire rack plus like $20 shipping. The damping rates on the stock struts aren't high enough for a big drop like that, and they won't last nearly as long as the proper struts would. The best ones to get would be the Mazdaspeed struts, I haven't found them anywhere but cork sport.
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Tokico ZX2 shocks only work on 1st gen protege's/323's. They won't work on 2nd or 3rd gens due to no sway bar tabs.
Mazdspeed shocks are expensive as hell, trust me I know. They have gotten even more expensive since I purchased mine.
If you can get the kyb gr2's. Get them. Tokico's would be better, if they were available. Get some springs if you want your shocks to last you past a summer.
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Thats what I did, I have coilovers and the KYB GR-2 struts and I am dropped it about 2" or 2.25".
It looks nice and i can still drive everywhere I could before.
I got my struts for about $53 each, and had them all installed for $90... Guy also did my coilovers for about $125.... Nice to have hookups...
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