suspension??

[bluebyu2]

i have too replace my suspension in my mx6 and i was wondering what kind of set up you guys prefer , i was gonna go with kyb gas struts and eibach springs but i want some opinons before i go buy it your guys thoughts are greatly appreciated!!!

[jlpicard6]

I am doing the same thing, there are TONS of discussions here about what suspension components to throw into our cars here, do a search with some key words, "suspension, struts, springs" you get the idea. I am thinking Tokico with Eibach's would work well.

[Car-InsanE]

KYB gas struts and eibachs springs is a good setup. if you want to make you suspension badass get some AWR suspension components

[kid_puma]

"go as low as you can" depending on what wheels you are running. 4 oem wheels go with least 1.5 . Again that's at the very minimum

~kp

[Car-InsanE]

nah, he can go 2inches if he wants with dropezone lowering springs. those are pretty good

[Shwaykid]

The KYB's are just OEM replacements, so you might not get the same performance and longevity as you would if you bought the Tokico Blues.

[dmark101]

gotta agree with everyone here. there have been tons of threads discussing this exact mod, so follow their advice.

me? i have eibach pro-kits and tokico illuminas on my mx-6. they do the job alright for daily driving and give the car a decent stance with the stock wheels or even 16's & 17's.

on my probe gt, i have a set of tein super street dampers. those might be a little overkill for you if you're loooking for something quick and relatively cheap.

[Shwaykid]

It only takes stock springs and struts to keep up with you though right Damon? J/K, I know it was cause of my tires...

[dmark101]

Originally Posted by Shwaykid

It only takes stock springs and struts to keep up with you though right Damon? J/K, I know it was cause of my tires...

well, i was only driving at 50-60% of what i would normally would on that road.



but like i kept saying all day, the 6 does pretty well with less suspension mods than the probe would need. and your tires were are really nice.

[LS trauma]

mmm...suspension. Im personally going dropzone and tokico blues cause its cost efficient.

Dropzones are supposed to be a 1.8" drop which is more than the Eibachs but I believe the Eibachs perform better. Just do some research on here and probetalk and find out what will suit your needs best.

[bluebyu2]

how much of a drop will i get from eibachs and tockio blues, around 1.5''?

[PlumMX6]

once they settle yea about 1.5 or so

[D'sMx-6]

Look at my avatar. That is with Blues and Eibachs. I love them because they handle great and they aren't too harsh for DD. Then again, my car is a really fun DD.

[Rye]

I've searched, but I can't seem to find the answer.

I understand that 2g struts can work on a 1g car, but what about the springs only? Will 2g springs fit on a 1g strut? Are they physically different, or just different height/rate or whatever.

There seems to be very little choice for 1g springs, but a lot of options for the 2g.

TIA
Richard

[dmark101]

Originally Posted by Rye

I've searched, but I can't seem to find the answer.

I understand that 2g struts can work on a 1g car, but what about the springs only? Will 2g springs fit on a 1g strut? Are they physically different, or just different height/rate or whatever.

There seems to be very little choice for 1g springs, but a lot of options for the 2g.

TIA
Richard

2G springs are physically different from 1G springs.

i know eibach and intrax make 1G springs because my gf had both on her cars at one time. they do their job and perform well. just make sure to use a good aftermarket strut with them and not the OEM replacements.