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Old Apr 15, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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Rims and lowering springs

does any one have any sites for Rims and Springs for a '91 AWD Protege i just bought the car and wish to modify it but i am on a budget. Also does anyone have any ideas
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 12:11 AM
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i have a 4 months old sprint spring 2" drop for first gen pro. bought it for $200+ shipping i'd like $100 for it and a rota circuit 8 15" about 2 months old w/ tires 80% tread left $450 obo.
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do you have all 4 springs? if ya do, I might be interested, if ya still have them when I get ahold of some money.
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 01:34 AM
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yes of course i have all four...yeah i'll wait since im still waiting for my coilovers.
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i'm looking to buy new parts
I was also asking if anyone had any god sites for rimsThanks and stuff


thanks
Old Apr 16, 2003 | 06:21 AM
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www.nopionline.com has a good selection of replacement and performance parts for the Protege. As for wheels, there's tons of websites. Do a search in any search engine and you'll have plenty to look at. For starters, you might want to check out www.wheelmax.com Never bought from them, but they seem to have a good selection for even better prices. Hope this helps you some.
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yes 1ofdfew, I will be interested, definately once I start this new side job, and start making money off of it.
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1ofdfew, just a question, how good are these springs? I need to know if they are pretty good before I purchase them off of you. thanks.
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I HAVE TRIED 2 KINDS OF SPRINGS ALL READY WEAPON R COIL OVERS AND I FORGOT WHAT THE OTHER ONE WAS BUT BOTH OF THEM SUCKED IT WAS BOUNCING LIKE CRAZY. all over the place.
so i told my gurl to buy me sprint spring for xmas. so she did once i put them on i was disappointed not bcuz of the ride but bcuz of the ride height it was still too damn high about 2-3" gap from the fender to the tire. so same day i cut the springs and it looked good 1" gap in between the fender and the tires i never had problem with the spring i love it its very comfortable. The only reason y im selling it is cuz i drive to Reno NV almost once in 2 months and thats like 4 hrs drive from where i live i kinda dont want to look at the road if there's a bump i just want to step on the gas and go...coilovers i would be able to adjust it stock height.

if i get me another 323 or pro i prolly eng up not welling this cuz its very comfortable.
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awd, springs differ from fwd cars. its going to be a little difficult finding the awd ones. do your search, coil overs is your option.
I can sell u coilovers for $99 plus shipping.
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what kind of coilovers are they? I want either coilovers or lowering springs....

If the coilovers are nice, and AWD doesn't want them, or reply, then I may be interested....
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500 fr/ 400 rr
450/fr-350rr
spring rates available. I sell these, and keep them on hand most of the time. made by Onsaku (sp). black housing, w red double adjusters.
I had then on a gtx, going to put a set on a 91 323 this w/end,
and also have em on my accord wagon (94).
I got lots, enough for everyone.
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Originally posted by 1ofdfew323
I HAVE TRIED 2 KINDS OF SPRINGS ALL READY WEAPON R COIL OVERS AND I FORGOT WHAT THE OTHER ONE WAS BUT BOTH OF THEM SUCKED IT WAS BOUNCING LIKE CRAZY. .
what condition were the struts in? Sounds to me you had no rebound control left in the struts, thats what causes Bouncing.
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The bouncing was likely the result of insane spring rates. Weapon-R uses similar spring rates to those mentioned above. 500lbs or so.

While 500lb springs on a Civic isn't bad (due to the motion ratio, the wheel rate is closer to 150-200lbs), 500lbs on a strut-equipped car is too stiff for anything street driven. Also, no off-the-shelf shock (for the Protege) will adequately control that much spring (although the ZX-2 coil-overs will).
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Originally posted by kutza


what condition were the struts in? Sounds to me you had no rebound control left in the struts, thats what causes Bouncing.
brand new shocks n struts it was my spring rate....i had tokico shocks before too and to tell u the truth if ur looking for comfort keep ur stocks cuz the performance struts are for PERFORMANCE! good for race not street .



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