You CAN use Sprint springs and stock struts - the Sprint spring rates are close to stock. KYB struts are exactly the same in the rear as stock so don't waste your money on them unless your rear struts are worn out. KYB's for the front are slightly firmer than stock so you might consider replacing those. I have Sprint 2" springs, KYB struts on the front, and stock struts in the rear. The ride is a little harsher than stock, but still very tolerable. Handling is much better as well.
$100 is way too much for an alignment (4-wheel I assume). I got mine done at NTB (National Tire and Battery) for around $60 I think. -Richard ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kris Wong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, July 02, 2002 11:24 AM Subject: [SPOC] Sprint lowering springs > I am looking into a set of sprint lowering springs for my 98 SC2. I > know it is not recommended to use springs on the stock Saturn struts, > but the price on the project w/o purchasing struts will be about 260.00 > (160 for the springs and 100 for an alignment) where as with the > purchase of the KYB GR-2 struts it will be about 465.00. I am not > opposed to spending the extra 205.00 for the struts, but would like > justification before doing so. The car is my daily driver. I am > working on it as a show car, not a race car. I have never raced and do > not intend to. With this in mind, handling performance is not a large > factor. I would rather not be beaten to death while I am driving my car > though. I was wondering if anyone has ever used the sprints on stock > struts. Any feedback is appreciated. > > Kris Wong > > > > > Visit SPOC National at http://www.spocnational.org > > Don't forget to update your Profile in the Owners Database. > > To unsubscribe from the list at any time, send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with any subject, and in the message text, "Unsubscribe spoc". > Visit SPOC National at http://www.spocnational.org Don't forget to update your Profile in the Owners Database. To unsubscribe from the list at any time, send an e-mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with any subject, and in the message text, "Unsubscribe spoc".
