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October-2nd-2002, 04:41 PM
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My suspension is in need of a rebuild. At present, I plan on using escort zx2 struts with H&R springs due to what I've read on this site. My question is for a daily driver, will this combination be too stiff. I like my car to handle, but I also want it to not leave skidmarks in the pants of my next passenger(though that would be pretty cool }: ), but I'm just twisted like that.) If I don't use H&R's, I'll probably go with the Eibachs. I appretiate any oppinions.
If I don't put the H&R's on this car, they'll go on my other Pro. That one will also see either a BPT swap, or I'll turbo the LX engine. When that time comes, I'll be screaming for help I promise.
Also, I've heard that a mod must be made to the spring perches to fit the ZX 2 struts. What is this mod, and what all must I purchase to swap them. Obviously the springs, struts, ZX2 thrust bearings, and probably new bump stops. Anything I missed? Thanks for the help.
If I don't put the H&R's on this car, they'll go on my other Pro. That one will also see either a BPT swap, or I'll turbo the LX engine. When that time comes, I'll be screaming for help I promise.
Also, I've heard that a mod must be made to the spring perches to fit the ZX 2 struts. What is this mod, and what all must I purchase to swap them. Obviously the springs, struts, ZX2 thrust bearings, and probably new bump stops. Anything I missed? Thanks for the help.
October-2nd-2002, 06:43 PM
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its all relative, but the ZX2 struts ARE stiff. Its not unbearable - just more `jarring'. Driving cross-country on them wasn't too bad; but when you start hitting all the rough stretches of interstate doing 75....well...let's just say i caught 'air' and hit my head on the roof a few times 
so i don't mean to scare ya. if you want performance(at the sacrifice of some ride quality) - it seems to be a good way to go and the price is right.
i understand the eibachs ARE 'softer' than the H&R's; so they may be a better choice.
i didn't buy any new bumpstops, but you'll probably need some new dust boots
check out www.automediazone.com/pro for all the info
so i don't mean to scare ya. if you want performance(at the sacrifice of some ride quality) - it seems to be a good way to go and the price is right.
i understand the eibachs ARE 'softer' than the H&R's; so they may be a better choice.
i didn't buy any new bumpstops, but you'll probably need some new dust boots
check out www.automediazone.com/pro for all the info
October-2nd-2002, 10:07 PM
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IMHO the ZX2/H&R combo is not street friendly. The Eibachs were noticably softer. For me, I don't care how it rides, as long as it works well, and they do work well
You can reuse the stock rear bumpstops, they come with new front bumpstops only. You may want to add 2 new top shaft nuts too.
and as Jay said, my site has a full how-to on the installation, including the mod to the perch for the thrust bearings.
IMHO the ZX2/H&R combo is not street friendly. The Eibachs were noticably softer. For me, I don't care how it rides, as long as it works well, and they do work well
You can reuse the stock rear bumpstops, they come with new front bumpstops only. You may want to add 2 new top shaft nuts too.
and as Jay said, my site has a full how-to on the installation, including the mod to the perch for the thrust bearings.
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