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    #16
    Originally posted by 93BlkOnGreenPro View Post
    IIRC, the eibachs are not a "factory" spring, nor are they soft. I heard they are pretty stiff, perfect for the rebound of the sr's, but not kidney damaging. But on bumpy roads, I bet you wouldnt be able to tell a difference. And at $200 + a set, they are holly expensive.

    I bought my progressive lowering springs for $99 shipped. Not all that stiff, but not soft either. Perfect for DD, and the g/f doesn't complain.
    Where did you get progressive springs for 99 shipped?
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      #17
      no, the ZX2 struts themselves have too much rebound. which creates a rock type of effect in the cabin. making it feel harsher then it really is.
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        #18
        Originally posted by FE3-323 View Post
        no, the ZX2 struts themselves have too much rebound. which creates a rock type of effect in the cabin. making it feel harsher then it really is.
        oh! ok, now I'm getting what you're saying. So I'd be better off with a different type of strut with the H&R springs? But I wonder if that will still be rough.

        I wonder what ZX tuner lowering springs and sprint struts would feel like. they are inexpensive, and according to the zxtuner site, they ride pretty good. And the struts are dirt cheap, but still marketed as performance struts.
        My family has lots of bg's!
        2003 Ford Escort ZX2: Project car/future daily driver. Built Ford Tough (With Mazda Stuff)
        1999 Escort ZX2: Daily driver/beater. Going to be replaced by the '03 next summer.
        2000 Escort ZX2 S/R: bought wrecked, going to use as parts car
        1992 Protege LX: My old race car. Just a wrecked shell right now. Waiting for scrap to go up so that I can get rid of it.
        1992 Mazda 323: Race car
        1992 Escort Gt: My grandpa's old race car
        1994 Escort GT: My grandpa's new race car.
        Parts cars; 1993 Escort Gt, 1995 Escort lx

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          #19
          Originally posted by bomdoutscort View Post
          Where did you get progressive springs for 99 shipped?
          Some random website 2-3 years ago.
          My car is a Vazondissan. Part Nissan. Part Mazda. Part Ford. Part VW. Part Honda.

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          2009 Mazda 3 - Finacee Car. No power nothing. About to trade in for a 2014 Mazda 6 Sport.

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            #20
            Originally posted by Racerboy View Post
            oh! ok, now I'm getting what you're saying. So I'd be better off with a different type of strut with the H&R springs? But I wonder if that will still be rough.

            I wonder what ZX tuner lowering springs and sprint struts would feel like. they are inexpensive, and according to the zxtuner site, they ride pretty good. And the struts are dirt cheap, but still marketed as performance struts.
            I saw those Sprint XS struts...supposed to be equal to KYB from what I've read up on them a few months ago...still not sure if I'd trust them at that cheap of a price tho haha.
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              #21
              well, everyone, I might not be replacing the car after all. My parents HATE the 323 (My mom has back problems and can't ride in it and my dad hates it because it has manual steering, and has shoulder problems, so he can't drive it. ) and they want me to sell it instead of replacing the struts. I know someone with a zx2 SR that he said he'd sell me if I want it, and it's much newer than the 323. So I think I might be selling the 323 and buying the SR. Not what I want to do at all, but my parents are saying it's their way or the car gets parked. I'm going to try and convince them not to make me sell it, but just in case I have to, is there any interest? I won't make a fs thread yet, because it's not a for sure thing, but I'd like to know if there is any interest. It needs new struts and an alignment. Maybe tires. (depending on if I can find a used front set to throw on. ) I'm hoping to get what I paid for it, as I have fixed it up quite a bit since I got it. It gets an easy 35 mpg on highway and city combined.
              My family has lots of bg's!
              2003 Ford Escort ZX2: Project car/future daily driver. Built Ford Tough (With Mazda Stuff)
              1999 Escort ZX2: Daily driver/beater. Going to be replaced by the '03 next summer.
              2000 Escort ZX2 S/R: bought wrecked, going to use as parts car
              1992 Protege LX: My old race car. Just a wrecked shell right now. Waiting for scrap to go up so that I can get rid of it.
              1992 Mazda 323: Race car
              1992 Escort Gt: My grandpa's old race car
              1994 Escort GT: My grandpa's new race car.
              Parts cars; 1993 Escort Gt, 1995 Escort lx

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                #22
                well, I just rolled the 323's fenders. Now I don't have the tire rubbing when I go around the corners hard. And I actually might be able to keep the car. I think I'll be keeping the H&R springs on it and just replacing the struts and get a set of camber bolts and then have the thing aligned and hope the tire wear problems stop.
                My family has lots of bg's!
                2003 Ford Escort ZX2: Project car/future daily driver. Built Ford Tough (With Mazda Stuff)
                1999 Escort ZX2: Daily driver/beater. Going to be replaced by the '03 next summer.
                2000 Escort ZX2 S/R: bought wrecked, going to use as parts car
                1992 Protege LX: My old race car. Just a wrecked shell right now. Waiting for scrap to go up so that I can get rid of it.
                1992 Mazda 323: Race car
                1992 Escort Gt: My grandpa's old race car
                1994 Escort GT: My grandpa's new race car.
                Parts cars; 1993 Escort Gt, 1995 Escort lx

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                  #23
                  My god this car gets around.

                  1992 MX-3 GS - KLZE
                  1997 Probe GT

                  Its not a BP05.... Its a BPOS... BIG PIECE OF ****

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                    #24
                    me- dane- brody. 3 members. idk how thats "getting around"
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                    1992- project FE3..... 313 WHP @ 9.3psi



                    I pet my dash when I get into the car..."good car"
                    he actually has a mazda tree, parts grow on it

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                      #25
                      mine has been in 3 members hands including me. maybe going to a 4th soon
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                      1990 Protege 4WD 5 Speed

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                        #26
                        you shouldn't need camber bolts for H&Rs.
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                          #27
                          Originally posted by FE3-323 View Post
                          me- dane- brody. 3 members. idk how thats "getting around"

                          1992 MX-3 GS - KLZE
                          1997 Probe GT

                          Its not a BP05.... Its a BPOS... BIG PIECE OF ****

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                            #28
                            Originally posted by atomicEGT View Post
                            you shouldn't need camber bolts for H&Rs.
                            Well, it has lots of camber. (Especially the passenger side!) After looking at the strut towers, I think that the suspension got bent in a collision and that is why it is so bad. Oh well, I just hope the camber bolts help. Here are some pics.
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                            My family has lots of bg's!
                            2003 Ford Escort ZX2: Project car/future daily driver. Built Ford Tough (With Mazda Stuff)
                            1999 Escort ZX2: Daily driver/beater. Going to be replaced by the '03 next summer.
                            2000 Escort ZX2 S/R: bought wrecked, going to use as parts car
                            1992 Protege LX: My old race car. Just a wrecked shell right now. Waiting for scrap to go up so that I can get rid of it.
                            1992 Mazda 323: Race car
                            1992 Escort Gt: My grandpa's old race car
                            1994 Escort GT: My grandpa's new race car.
                            Parts cars; 1993 Escort Gt, 1995 Escort lx

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                              #29
                              check your toe too, and make sure your mounts are turned properly to adjust camber.
                              2011 BMW 128i 6 Speed Manual -- dd
                              1990 Protege 4WD 5 Speed

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                                #30
                                +1 on checking toe

                                my MX3 has plenty of negative camber and I don't have the wear problems you do
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