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Old 05-28-2002, 04:49 PM   #24
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Damping is what is adjustable w/ the AGX - just like the Teins.  The Teins have more options, however, and because they are custom matched to the spring rates they provide, they are able to give a pretty awesome ride.  Due to the matching and shorter shock body, they can be lowered w/o bottoming and killing ride quality.  Scraping would still be an issue, however.  IIRC, Teins, even on their highest setting, have a drop that is almost as big Sportlines.  I would email the nice people at Tein USA and ask what the minimum drop is for those.

From what we've now arrived at, you are going to need to raise the car a bit.  Many people claim that the difference b/n the Sportline and Pro Kit is amazing, in terms of scraping bumps and the like.  Most people I hear w/ PKs mention no worse problems than stock.  Another good spring in that range is the H&Rs, according to popular reviews.  There are rates in the FAQ, I think, and IIRC the H&R is maybe a tad stiffer than the PK (double check me).  Those paired w/ a decent adjustable shock - like an AGX would provide a 100% better ride.  

Hope it helps.  I think the biggest problem here is how bad is it scraping and how much will it take to stop it?  Is .5" enough (PK) or do you need to go up more?
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