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Old 05-01-2009, 04:47 PM   #14 (permalink)
Nate
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The Turkey Mobile - '93 Mazda 626 DX
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Yeah like I said I Wouldn't recommend doing this to a nice new car, but if its a winter beater like my Mazda was I figured why the hell not give it a shot. Plus they are removable, it's nothing permanent like cutting the coils. I don't think the spring would bust, the clamps are really heavy duty I mean the only way I could see it being a problem is on bumpier surfaces (think off roading). But as far as smooth street surfaces go I don't think the shocks are going to wear out faster because they are compressed for too long, as long as you are driving like an ecomodder and not a rally racer.


Then again I could be wrong, I'm not an expert. You will sacrifice some ride quality but the improved handling just from the lower center of gravity was worth it in my opinion

Just remember they are reversible, if they cause any problems you can take them right off

Also check and make sure if they are legal where you live, you may not pass inspection in some places
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