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SRT suspension opinions #1170700 01/30/05 04:37 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 236 Layton, Utah P Pinebox_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP Pinebox_dup1 CEG\'er P Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 236 Layton, Utah	Ok, since Uncle Sam owes me some money I'm upgrading my suspension. F/R sway bars and springs/shocks. Here are the options I'm looking at: Option #1: $1150 Mopar Stage 2 coilovers. The only adjustment in these coilovers is height. Built by KW, plus they are rebuildable. Option #2: $1350 Mopar Stage 3 coilovers. Fully adjustable and rebuildable. Also built by KW. But these might be a little bit too pricey. Option #3: ~$850 Tokico Illumina struts w/lowering springs. Probaly Tein H-techs, or Hotchkis. The struts are 5-way adjustable, but height is fixed. Tein does have a set of Super Street coilovers, but the spring rates are the same front and rear. Which seams stange to me. Plus the rates are kinda high and I don't want to be bouncing down the road. What do you guys think? Dave, '04 E. Blue Dodge SRT-4 ...with some go fast stuff...going for 20+psi (273 whp & 311 lb-ft with a boost leak) '03 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636

Re: SRT suspension opinions #1170701 01/30/05 04:41 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven H Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven	I think I got a video of a Volvo roasting an SRT . . . Do the mopar mods keep your car under warranty? If so - are you looking for ultimate grip and bad tire wear and crappy ride - or are you looking for the look? Tea 82 242Ti Proud former owner - Samantha '98 SVT #2253 Reborn Aug 21 2002 Cobra Paradise

Re: SRT suspension opinions #1170702 01/30/05 04:48 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 236 Layton, Utah P Pinebox_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP Pinebox_dup1 CEG\'er P Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 236 Layton, Utah	Mopar mods and warranty has been a great debate at srtforums.com. Some say it's ok, but others say, ANY after market parts void warranties. Even Mopar stuff. Nobody really knows for sure. Well, I want the look, 1.2-1.5" drop. I want good grip + even tire wear + ok ride. Dave, '04 E. Blue Dodge SRT-4 ...with some go fast stuff...going for 20+psi (273 whp & 311 lb-ft with a boost leak) '03 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636

Re: SRT suspension opinions #1170703 01/30/05 04:49 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven H Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven	Volvo Vid - poor SRT Id go with stage II - sounds like good money for what it gives, if you can afford it stage III - but like you said - more money . . . Tea 82 242Ti Proud former owner - Samantha '98 SVT #2253 Reborn Aug 21 2002 Cobra Paradise

Re: SRT suspension opinions #1170704 01/30/05 05:00 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven H Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven	more SRT humor . . . sorry dave - you know its cause im jealous . . . Tea 82 242Ti Proud former owner - Samantha '98 SVT #2253 Reborn Aug 21 2002 Cobra Paradise

Re: SRT suspension opinions #1170705 01/30/05 05:01 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 236 Layton, Utah P Pinebox_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP Pinebox_dup1 CEG\'er P Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 236 Layton, Utah	Originally posted by Horse: Volvo Vid - poor SRT rolf! Volvo's smoking tires cool, but it just looks strange. Oh, I think the best one in that was the new M3 loosing! I'd like to see the look on that guys face. Dave, '04 E. Blue Dodge SRT-4 ...with some go fast stuff...going for 20+psi (273 whp & 311 lb-ft with a boost leak) '03 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636

Re: SRT suspension opinions #1170706 01/30/05 05:02 AM
Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 236 Layton, Utah P Pinebox_dup1 OP CEG\'er
OP Pinebox_dup1 CEG\'er P Joined: Oct 2001 Posts: 236 Layton, Utah	Originally posted by Horse: more SRT humor . . dude, you forgot the orange one! Dave, '04 E. Blue Dodge SRT-4 ...with some go fast stuff...going for 20+psi (273 whp & 311 lb-ft with a boost leak) '03 Kawasaki ZX-6R 636

Re: SRT suspension opinions #1170707 01/30/05 05:03 AM
Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven H Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Horse_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er H Joined: Jun 2001 Posts: 4,777 Cobra Heaven	on second thought and reflection on my own suspension - get the tokicos - i LOVE mine - cheaper and if the mopar voids the warantee like the Tokicos - get the blues . . . Tea 82 242Ti Proud former owner - Samantha '98 SVT #2253 Reborn Aug 21 2002 Cobra Paradise

Re: SRT suspension opinions #1170708 01/30/05 02:49 PM
Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 4,713 The Dalles, OR D Derk-xB Hard-core CEG'er
Derk-xB Hard-core CEG'er D Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 4,713 The Dalles, OR	Sometimes matched components are the best way to go. Is option 3 matched? Scot brought up a good point about warranty... Either way, Dodge shouldn't void your powertrain warranty if you mod the suspension. That's just lame. Talk with you favorite service manager and see what he/she says. Derek Scion xB 5-spd Previous: 2000 Silver Frost SVT Please share the road with cyclists.

Re: SRT suspension opinions #1170709 01/31/05 03:07 PM
Joined: May 2002 Posts: 21,653 Albany, Georgia K Kremithefrog I have no life
Kremithefrog I have no life K Joined: May 2002 Posts: 21,653 Albany, Georgia	Know the law 98.5 SVT 91 Escort GT (almost sold) 96 ATX Zetec (i brake to watch you swerve) FS: SVT rear sway bar WTB: Very cheap beater CEG Dragon Run - October 13-15

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