looking to lower my car.... with limited funds.

[guynlidia2006]

can anyone suggest halfway decent coilovers that are not alot of money, I am looking for a even drop and know that only coil overs with give me the stance i want. I know sometimes the ride is really bouncy, and also concerned that my new tires will get messed up from excessive camber. What do you guys think of these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-05-Mitsubishi-Galant-Racing-Coilover-Spring-Kit-00_W0QQitemZ360041561154QQcmdZViewItem

[skyhigh90210]

Don't buy em

[pinoyesv6]

tein basic
megan racing coilovers

[99 galant]

one thing with performance, SAVE dont go the cheap way

[guynlidia2006]

not really looking for performance, i just want the "look" nice and even and almost tuckin tire

[guynlidia2006]

i can get tein springs for like 190 shipped, only concern is the rear sag, with coil overs I know I can get the even look i want

[guynlidia2006]

anyone use these? Would that sag in the back?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/INTRAX-MITSUBISHI-GALANT-SPORT-RACING-LOWERING-SPRINGS_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33586QQihZ022QQ itemZ350046002498QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[guynlidia2006]

maybe these?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/99-05-Mits-Galant-Coilover-Lowering-Spring-00-01-02-03_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33582QQihZ003QQitemZ 130213716050QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[99 galant]

im not saying your going for performance, but it is a performance mod. be careful. going cheap may hurt you in the long run

[guynlidia2006]

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-97-98-99-01-MITS-GALANT-COILOVER-SPRINGS-LOWERING-R_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33582QQihZ024QQitemZ3 70040945278QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[guynlidia2006]

thats why i am asking.... looking for the best low cost suspension setup

[99 galant]

ill watch to see what is said then, i want to get my body kit before i drop IF i ever drop. i know it does look better but i might just wait til i need to replace the suspension

[guynlidia2006]

ok anyone use these? I had them on a truck and they worked pretty good...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/NEW-Dropzone-lowering-springs-99-04-Mitsubishi-Galant_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33586QQihZ023QQi temZ360042299956QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

[guynlidia2006]

i just put new 215 50 17 inch tires on the goodyear eagle nct5 (retail for 250 each) got them for 93 each :-) so i wanna finish off the look with the drop, please help me out guys!!

[99 galant]

someone will help sooner or later

i have 215/40/18 on my ADRs. G-spot did i nice photoshop for me and lowered would look sweet

[00GalantMan]

If it's one thing I have learned about when I started getting into modding my G (or any other auto for that matter), you get what you pay for. If you buy cheap parts, you get what you pay for. Most of the time, the stuff you get isn't worth the postage you're paying on it to get it there. If you wanna get a set of coilvers, then like pinoyesv6 and 99 Galant said, get the good stuff, i.e. Megan or Tein. Otherwise, you'll regret it and you will have wasted your money...

[guynlidia2006]

which will give the best stance, megan or tein? i want it nice and even... with no fender gap

[guynlidia2006]

anyone have links with the best pricing?

[Ruslik]

use the search button

[guynlidia2006]

/\/\/\/\ well smarty i tried and found a link with an expried coupon, so looking for new deals...

[Ruslik]

um ok well why did u start this thread anyway??
if u did ur homework you would already know

[guynlidia2006]

I Started It Because I Wanted Other Opinions, Is That Ok With U?

[dknight3]

wesellcarparts.com
megan coilovers.
done.

[Reelax]

which will give the best stance, megan or tein? i want it nice and even... with no fender gap

if ur asking this question u don't understand what they are. they are both coilover dampers w/ adjustable ride height springs. you can infinitely adjust the ride heigt of both from just a little lower than stock to about -4"... so which one gives the best stance? both or either or neither if you wanna go lower than 4".

[spdracr]

Limited budget don't work when it comes to stuff like this, coilivers are expensive butvthey worth it and springs are cheap and worth it don't get no ebay coilover kit or knock off springs, be patient and save ur money and get the coilivers, and if u decide to get springs then upgrade ur shocks

How much r u looking to spend ??

[guynlidia2006]

300... I See In The Reviews Alot Have Used The Eibach Prokit With Stock Struts... What Do U Guys Think?

[mrjaydeeone]

stock struts wont last with lowering springs too long. Especially if the sturts already have a lot of mileage on them

[guynlidia2006]

wesellcarparts.com
megan coilovers.
done.

OK SO WITH THESE IS IT A EVEN DROP WITH NO REAR SAG?



http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=2475

[fatal1]

the rear will sit about even with the front, if you have stuff in your trunk ie a system etc it will sit lower and sag if its heavy...definatelly dont use those or any other drop springs without a/m shocks/struts though they will just blow out and teh ride will be terrible, just wait till you have enough money to do it right, otherwise you will have to redo it and spend even more money

[guynlidia2006]

Well I Work At Goodyear, So Lift Time Is No Problem, I Am Just Gonna Lower It Down Till I Get The New Struts... Let Me Take A Poll.. Eibach Prokit Or Megan Springs?

[spdracr]

so u gonna buy springs and install them with stock shocks then blow those and buy a set of aftermarket shocks and then redo the whole procedure again ?? That's just a waste of time

[guynlidia2006]

not really, i enjoy doing the work

[guynlidia2006]

besides the wife bitches less when i do things in steps ... less money out of pocket at once...

[G-spot]

^ labor free 8)

[spdracr]

I say save money and do it all at once I had my car for six months before I dropped it so just be patient

[guynlidia2006]

^ labor free 8)

lol and since i am the service manager i may not even have to do the labor...

[Reelax]

just keep in mind that if lower it "even", it still won't look even. what i mean is if u drop the front and rear the same amount, the front wheel well gap will still look bigger since it is actually bigger. to get the car to look like the wheel well gaps are even, you have to drop the front a little more than the rear... that could account for the rear "sag" u think u are seeing.

look at my car carefully; the front is actually dropped more than the rear but it looks "even" since the wheel gaps are about the same:

http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff8/ooreelaxoo/garageprofile1a.jpg

estimated drop is around 3.25" front, 2.75" rear. the only way to acheive this look is w/ adjustable springs or full matched coilovers (or bags)... my setup: TEIN SS-P, INGALLS camber correction kits front and rear.

[lonestar22]

if your going for looks and want coilovers the cheapest id go with is skunk2 or ground control coilovers

[Reelax]

if your going for looks and want coilovers the cheapest id go with is skunk2 or ground control coilovers

yeah but both of those will blow stock shocks pretty quickly. if ur gonna go that route, get GROUND CONTROL and KYB AGX or even GR2, and don't drop more than 1.5" (AGX and GR2 are not short body dampers like those that come w/ matched coilovers like TEIN and MEGAN, and will blow much sooner if u drop over 1.5").

[99 galant]

basically JUST like i said before everyone. a performance mod like this you need to save up for. its not worth buying the cheap shit, and then it going bad and having to spend more expecially if your wife doesnt want you to spend alot. my gf bitches about my spending on the car, its not her money tho. but when your married money is usually shared. do it right for LESS money in the long run

[RAZ_76]

Limited funds and decent suspension dont mix. If you dont have the money, dont do anything to it. Wait and do it right. You are lookin at atleast 400 to 500 bucks for a decent drop.

[Trevs56]

i got a set of Skunk2 racing coilovers that havent even left the box up in my room. i paid 250 for em, ill sell them for 175.00

[icweirdppl]

get the stock ones compressed...

[lonestar22]

he said he wants to lower his car, he never said he cared about comfort or handling

[spdracr]

he said he wants to lower his car, he never said he cared about comfort or handling

yeah but what can u get for $300 ?? Springs and the leftover money won't be enough for shocks and he isn't finding coilovers for that much

[99 galant]

he said he wants to lower his car, he never said he cared about comfort or handling

even then, something always goes wrong when you go cheap on this kind of buy

[guynlidia2006]

wELL I GET EVERYTHING AT COST FROM THE DEALERS I DEAL WITH. i AM JUST TRYING TO FIGURE OUT THE CHEAPEST WAY TO ACCHIEVE A EVEN DROP(MEANING FENDER GAPS EVEN NOT AN EVEN AMOUNT OF DISTANCE) aLSO LOOKING TO KEEP MY TIRES WEARING WELL. i AM NOT GONNA DUMP ALOT TO LOWER IT. hAVE A NEW BABY AND FAMILY TO SUPPORT

[guynlidia2006]

[QUOTE=Trevs56;364135]i got a set of Skunk2 racing coilovers that havent even left the box up in my room. i paid 250 for em, ill sell them for 175.00[/QUO

WHERE R U LOCATED>? 175 INCLUDING SHIPPING?

[99 galant]

what we are saying is the price "we" pay is what we are giving you. so use those to get your "dealer" price. all we are doing is showing you what we would have to pay for the quality. we dont know the price YOU can get them for. all you asked was that can you get a good setup for around 300. you never said that YOU get dealer price. and even then we dont know that price. take the info for what its worth and make your own decision. if your looking for the cheapest way we dont know the price of your connections. pick and choose from the info you got.

[guynlidia2006]

I am not trying to ruffle your feathers... lol just kidding, I just want to learn for others experiences so i do it right the first time for the lowest possible price, what do you guys think of this set up.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-STRUTS-SHOCKS-SPRINGS-MITSUBISHI-GALANT-99-to-03_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247Q QcategoryZ33590QQihZ005QQitemZ150209806453QQrdZ1QQ sspagenameZWD1V

[732Galant]

go on ebay and search megan or tein galant.

[Trevs56]

[QUOTE=Trevs56;364135]i got a set of Skunk2 racing coilovers that havent even left the box up in my room. i paid 250 for em, ill sell them for 175.00[/QUO

WHERE R U LOCATED>? 175 INCLUDING SHIPPING?

im located in Baerum, Norway but i can make a quick phone call to my parents house to have 'em shipped out. I lived in levittown, pennsylvania. my 8g is even for sale as well. and no thats not shipping included. the coilovers are literally still in the plastic in the box and have never been touched. u can adjust them from 1 - 4 inches in front an back.

[6G72Galant]

Get yourself some KYB GR2s for about $250 on eBay. And then buy some lowering springs for $100+ (depending on the brand). Thats about $350.

[Ravyn]

i got tein s-tech springs for 145 on ebay

[Trevs56]

Get yourself some KYB GR2s for about $250 on eBay. And then buy some lowering springs for $100+ (depending on the brand). Thats about $350.

Kyb Gr-2s' are basically stock Galant struts with "Kyb Gr-2" written on the side pf them. i would know, i had a set of them. there about as garbage as u can get. there not much of an upgrade at all over whats on the Galant stock as is. its just a way of saying "hey look new struts with a nametag". there not made for lowering a car. the Kyb AGXs' are but not the Gr-2s'. best thing is to order a set of AGXs' for an 00-05 Eclipse. theres always deals on AGXs' on ebay or even a few websites as well.

[RAZ_76]

For you this is what I would suggest, for you meaning that you have kids like I do, this is the set up I had first and it was perfect. No camber issues, not lowered too much, even gap on all four fenders, looked good and the ride was good, not bouncy. The set up was KYB AGX struts front shocks rear that you can buy for a bout 375 shipped brand new on eBay, then I followed with Tein S- Tech spring that lowered the front 1.7" front & 1.3" Rear. This set up would cost you about 600 bucks to your door and I think it's one of the best, at least it was for me and this is what my ride looked with it and with 19 inch wheels.

Here is where to get the springs.
http://www.wesellcarparts.com/store/scripts/prodView.asp?idproduct=1588

Here is where to get the struts/shocks.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-AGX-STRUTS-SHOCKS-MITSUBISHI-ECLIPSE-00-04_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33590QQihZ005QQitemZ 150234326011QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWDVW

And here is what my ride looked like with them.

http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/RAZ_76/paintedcalipers021.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/RAZ_76/AUGUST7TH012.jpg
http://i198.photobucket.com/albums/aa82/RAZ_76/misc.pix012.jpg

[guynlidia2006]

THANKS RAZ... BUT WHAT DO U GUYS THINK OF THIS SET UP. ANYONE HAVE IT?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/KYB-STRUTS-SHOCKS-SPRINGS-MITSUBISHI-GALANT-99-to-03_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQ_trksidZp1638Q2em118Q2el1247Q QcategoryZ33590QQihZ005QQitemZ150209806453QQrdZ1QQ sspagenameZWD1V

[G-spot]

^ someone was selling a vogtland spring not too long ago. If I were you, I'd buy it since it's in your budget.

[TexasMade]

lowering the ride with limited funds = put some fat bitches in the back and ride. just tell them to sit low so know ones sees you with the fatties.

[Da_silvagride]

Not to offend anyone here, but just pick a set of springs its not rocket science. Find a set that is in your price range and buy them.

Here are a list the brand of suspension components you can buy for 8g:

Springs ($)

B&G
Tein
Eibach
Progress
Sprint
H&R
Megan racing


Coilovers ($$)
Ground Control
Skunk2

Full dampers ($$$)
Tein basic or Super Street set-up
Megan 32 way full adjustable
JIC

Just google these items: by manufacture and brand see who sell em and then you can find the best price.

Talk to "Wesellcarparts" on the vendor forum he will help you out.

The look you are trying to achieve will be with Eibach Prokit and Tein. * buy the AGX shocks and your good to go.


If you wonder if any of the products you find will fit just search the forums there many discussions on suspension and fitments.

Hope this helps clarify the whole decision process.

[spdracr]

Not to offend anyone here, but just pick a set of springs its not rocket science. Find a set that is in your price range and buy them.

Here are a list the brand of suspension components you can buy for 8g:

Springs ($)

B&G
Tein
Eibach
Progress
Sprint
H&R
Megan racing


Coilovers ($$)
Ground Control
Skunk2

Full dampers ($$$)
Tein basic or Super Street set-up
Megan 32 way full adjustable
JIC

Just google these items: by manufacture and brand see who sell em and then you can find the best price.

Talk to "Wesellcarparts" on the vendor forum he will help you out.

The look you are trying to achieve will be with Eibach Prokit and Tein. * buy the AGX shocks and your good to go.


If you wonder if any of the products you find will fit just search the forums there many discussions on suspension and fitments.

Hope this helps clarify the whole decision process.

U do realize that he said he wants to spend only $300 ?? So he can only buy springs for now

[G-spot]

Does he need to buy it now? If he saves it up within a month or two he'll get what he wants.

[spdracr]

yeah he doesnt wanna wait cuz his wife don't want him to spend big amounts at one shot so a lil amount here and there

[guynlidia2006]

^ someone was selling a vogtland spring not too long ago. If I were you, I'd buy it since it's in your budget.

thats g spot for listening... what do u guys think of thouse springs? I have never heard of them before..

[guynlidia2006]

yeah he doesnt wanna wait cuz his wife don't want him to spend big amounts at one shot so a lil amount here and there

only you and g spot are paying attention to what i am saying... Back in the days i would pour thousands into my car, (i iwsh i could) but now I can only do a little at a time, she is pretty cool though i did just drop 1,000 on a paint job for my g

[G-spot]

she is pretty cool though i did just drop 1,000 on a paint job for my g
Ah-ha! The plot thickens! She's cool spending the $1k but afraid you may spend more afterwards. That's what she's afraid of. The Vogtland spring/strut combo is still your bet so far.

[Da_silvagride]

Option1: buy some used springs from the club 3g and buy new AGX shocks. thats what I would do if you want everything all at once.
www.club3g.com the eclipse springs will work on the 8g but the spring rates are different. Some brands maybe the same. (again search and you will find more about it on TGC and Club3g)

Option2 : If you shocks are fairly new then I would suggest just going with the Eibach pro kit it won't lower the 8g too much (1.2 in the front and 1.0 in the rear), so you can ride with the stock shocks. "However do buy the shocks before they blow or soon as you get the money." Overall, it will set you back atleast 250 -350 depending on where you get them from. Verses the teins and other brands that drop lower than 1.5" will require you to buy shocks asap.

Check out B&G lowering springs as well.

[lnkn52]

i am sorry but you are hard headed, if you do not have the money just save up and do it later, don't be so impatient, everyone has told you what brands to go with, and you keep telling them "how about these?".

I know the car does not look so hot without the drop but atleast she is driving, its better getting the best drop then getting a cheap drop and paying more to fix it when it brakes

[6G72Galant]

Kyb Gr-2s' are basically stock Galant struts with "Kyb Gr-2" written on the side pf them. i would know, i had a set of them. there about as garbage as u can get. there not much of an upgrade at all over whats on the Galant stock as is. its just a way of saying "hey look new struts with a nametag". there not made for lowering a car. the Kyb AGXs' are but not the Gr-2s'. best thing is to order a set of AGXs' for an 00-05 Eclipse. theres always deals on AGXs' on ebay or even a few websites as well.

I know that. But this guy is looking for CHEAP parts. Whats cheaper? The GR2's? Or AGX's?

[galantsleeper00]

just buy my shrunk2 with kybs agxs for 300 shipped. They only have 20k on them

[qnz]

im surprised no one posted these yet

http://kalecoauto.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=4&products_id=11

just let the guy ride around with springs and blown shocks. its not like we didnt warn him. He rather look good than think about the long run.

[G-spot]

just buy my shrunk2 with kybs agxs for 300 shipped. They only have 20k on them
Well, there you have it. Those AGX should last another 40K before changing them so by the time that happens, you probably have the funds to replace it. We gave you all the help you could possibly wanted and with that offer, my friend, is your "money shot".

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[jhendra83]

check here:
http://www.raceinspired.com/showSection.aspx?SectionID=28&CategoryID=20&ManufacturerID=0

Not sure if you get free shipping. Tein doesn't really make coilover for our cars but we could use eclipse's counterparts.

Edit: The cheapest way to lower your car is by photoshoping it. I did mine and never been happy LOL.

[galantsleeper00]

Well, there you have it. Those AGX should last another 40K before changing them so by the time that happens, you probably have the funds to replace it. We gave you all the help you could possibly wanted and with that offer, my friend, is your "money shot".

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i dont have a galant anymore. So i really want to get ride of the suspension stuff. I got pics if your intrested just pm me.

[Galant306m]

99galant is right. i had a set of cheap coil overs and they were on my car for about 8hrs i drove it once and took them off. the car sat two low and the ride was horrible. plus if you are going to lower your car i would look to getting some eibach's or teins. 1.5" drop at the most. Dont go cheap when it comes to stuff like this, you will create more problems then they are worth.! All IMO

[spdracr]

99galant is right. i had a set of cheap coil overs and they were on my car for about 8hrs i drove it once and took them off. the car sat two low and the ride was horrible. plus if you are going to lower your car i would look to getting some eibach's or teins. 1.5" drop at the most. Dont go cheap when it comes to stuff like this, you will create more problems then they are worth.! All IMO

we all have said the same thing to him but he doesnt wanna listen to us so I just don't seem to understand why is he asking for our opinions then !!!!!

[guynlidia2006]

we all have said the same thing to him but he doesnt wanna listen to us so I just don't seem to understand why is he asking for our opinions then !!!!!

lol my wife says the same thing... says i ask her opinion then do the oposite. I value my fellow galant owners opinion, which is why I ask. So i am thinking the agx struts and the pro kit.. I just want the best i can for the best price possible. If i have to spend more than 300 its ok, but i dont want to spend more than I have too.

[guynlidia2006]

ok so i ordered new struts/ with new mounts... ordered kyb gr-2's... so far spent 400... so i am looking for a link for some good springs, like the pro kit or tein for a good price.... I am leaning toward the pro kit, anyone have coupon codes?

[guynlidia2006]

I Ordered The Tien Lowering Springs. For 168 Shiped Using A Coupon Code I Found Here... Looking To Spend 300 And Ended Up Spending About 600.... But My Wife Gave In, She Said Will Ordering That Make You Shut Up About Your Car... :-) She Knows It Will For A Moment...

[guynlidia2006]

Tein*