Need advice with my suspentionI just got nice 18's for my car and am going to lower my car and also need a brake job as well. I was wondering if i should go all out or just go cheap. My friend who owns a 94 supra and does all his work on his car is going to do the work with me.
1st option(all out)i am going to get Brembo (brake rotors)sports Disc kit for $230 each(2), also get Eibach Pro kit springs for $200,
2nd option(cheaper)get stock brake pads for like $100, and also get the Eibach Prokit springs for $200, and also get caliper paint so it looks good for like $30
with the brembo is all done and itll last me longer. I also need to know if anyone knows if ill need new shocks and if my stock ones which havent been replaced will last. Does anyone know where i can good parts for my car and what parts do you suggest?WHere can i also get a repair manual for my car?
Need help with my suspeniton
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Check with Southwest Autoworks (<-----) for your Eibach's and shocks. Alex has some screaming deals for NICO members.
Stock pads should be fine for the I... Save your $$$ for shocks, as you'll need them with the new springs.
Factory parts can be gotten from Joe at http://www.infinitipartsusa.com , great discounts for NICO members. He may also have the factory service manual for your car. Email me and I'll ask him (I see him daily as we work together.
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Stock pads should be fine for the I... Save your $$$ for shocks, as you'll need them with the new springs.
Factory parts can be gotten from Joe at http://www.infinitipartsusa.com , great discounts for NICO members. He may also have the factory service manual for your car. Email me and I'll ask him (I see him daily as we work together.
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Depending on spring stiffness [lowering amount] aftermarket springs can destroy shocks in half the oem standard time or less.
Don't expect even premium shocks to last more than a few years.Expensive custom coil overs [$1500-$2000] are different as the shock matches the spring.
Brembo has different grades [metal quality] of rotors [most available for under $100 each are] for the oem replacement market so cost are kept low.
Pretty much all rotors seem to last 40,000 miles with correct pads and maintenance..............roughly what the shocks last.
Don't expect even premium shocks to last more than a few years.Expensive custom coil overs [$1500-$2000] are different as the shock matches the spring.
Brembo has different grades [metal quality] of rotors [most available for under $100 each are] for the oem replacement market so cost are kept low.
Pretty much all rotors seem to last 40,000 miles with correct pads and maintenance..............roughly what the shocks last.