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st200 struts............... #582277 03/23/03 09:27 AM
Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 24 R rockrtboy_dup1 OP New CEG\'er
OP rockrtboy_dup1 New CEG\'er R Joined: Aug 2002 Posts: 24	i dont get alot of computer time and im over seas so i cant search easily. so, the st200 struts are about identical to the svt struts, correct? so using a pair of eibach springs with them would cause them to wear prematurely, correct? if so, is there another strut spring combo that is less than the BAT kit that could be done in stages?

Re: st200 struts............... #582278 03/23/03 10:24 AM
Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 8,143 AZ I IonNinja Hard-core CEG'er
IonNinja Hard-core CEG'er I Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 8,143 AZ	look in the BAT catalog...there are Spax struts and...the ones that come from the BAT handling kit...those work but like all struts are kinda pricey IonNinja 2005 Saturn ION-2 Sedan 1996 Ford Contour GL - Collecting dust...Zetec project anyone?

Re: st200 struts............... #582279 03/23/03 05:24 PM
Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,420 IL D Dark Arts Hard-core CEG'er
Dark Arts Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,420 IL	The St200's will work fine as well .

Re: st200 struts............... #582280 03/24/03 05:59 PM
Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 3,867 Wichita, KS R RogerB_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
RogerB_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er R Joined: Oct 2000 Posts: 3,867 Wichita, KS	Originally posted by rockrtboy: i dont get alot of computer time and im over seas so i cant search easily. so, the st200 struts are about identical to the svt struts, correct? so using a pair of eibach springs with them would cause them to wear prematurely, correct? if so, is there another strut spring combo that is less than the BAT kit that could be done in stages? The ST200s should work fine with the Eibach's, but yes, wear a bit prematurely. They won't blow up in a week, but the theory is that they might start to wear out somewhere in the 30-40k range, whereas my stock suspension is getting floaty at 60k. Eibach's are designed to work with stock struts (according to Eibach) but they do recommend an upgraded strut for optimum performance and longevity. HTH. Last edited by RogerB; 03/24/03 06:00 PM. Function before fashion. '96 Contour SE "Toss the Contour into a corner, and it's as easy to catch as a softball thrown by a preschooler." -Edmunds, 1998

Re: st200 struts............... #582281 03/30/03 06:48 AM
Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 270 New Jersey P papadage_dup1 CEG\'er
papadage_dup1 CEG\'er P Joined: Jul 2002 Posts: 270 New Jersey	I got my ST200 Struts and Roush springs installed yesterday and picked up the car today. What a difference!!! I had a broken spring and burst strut, so the ride difference is incredible. Aside from that, the car handles great. No dive or squat and very flat cornering. Now I have to get rims.... 99 E1 SVT Black/Tan, MSDS Headers, SHO-Shop Y, BAT Intake, Opt. TB, UR Clutch/Flywheel, Quaife, B&M, Konis, GC Coilovers, Pulley, Mintex Pads, 17" MAS Italy Rogers, Nitto 215/45/17, Portmatch, 138K

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