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Springs - 3/3/2006 4:26:42 PM   
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Just got some rims on my 04 SRT4. MSR's, black w/ chrome lip, 17 x 7.5. They were cheap (under $900 for rims and 225/45/17 tires), but have the two things I was looking for: black & increased width. Now that they are on there the wheel gap is driving me nuts! Every night I lay in bed and just picture my car lowered..... oh how beautiful it would be. Naturally, I would like the coilovers, but alas I am on a very limited budget. So for I now I am toying with the idea of springs. Looking at the Progress springs on Modern Performance. Anyone have any experience with these? Would this be a good low budget solution?

Also, I called a shop to give me an installation price for I do not have a spring compressor, and quite honestly am not familiar with that field. Guy said it would be like $400 for labor according to book! Am I the only one who finds that a little rediculous?

Any suggestions would be appreciated! I'm just a guy who is probably way too picky about the look of his Honda Killer......

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RE: Springs - 3/4/2006 8:19:46 AM   
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in my area there area auto stores that will rent those sort of tools for a cheap amount. you might want to check your area stores mine are auto zone advanced auto and pep boys

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RE: Springs - 3/17/2006 5:57:54 PM   
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hi Plan b.......does the new tires with the smaller side wall over stock..make the car look worse?.....because i ordered the same size tires

i also found some coilovers made bye ipp. for under 600 dollars probably the cheapest on the net http://www.xtremeracingandsound.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4_11&products_id=165 just a option

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RE: Springs - 3/17/2006 6:52:00 PM   
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To answer your question....yes. The smaller sidewalls make a noticable difference. There is quite a bit of wheel gap that was not entirely noticable with the stock setup. Sometimes I look at it and the first thing that comes to mind is 4X4. It almost makes me wish I went with 18's. That is a damn good price for coilovers, but right now I don't even have that much mula.... That is why I was looking into springs.... Haven't heard much about ipp. Have you?

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RE: Springs - 3/17/2006 6:56:19 PM   
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ive read sweet reviews on there carbon hood which is what im saving for now..best price too http://www.xtremeracingandsound.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=91

i asked the salesman about the tire difference......and he told me its only a 1/4 inch smaller than stock....thats going to suck if its like your saying
i knew i should have bought the 225/50/17's :(

i may buy them ipp shocks next instead of the hood.........so if anyone else has info on if there good are not please post thanks

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