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Krunko · 03-20-2002, 09:37 AM

I have a 98se and I just ordered my prokit.

Has everyone had good luck with these springs on stock shocks?  I have 60k on my car right now so I'm keeping my stock shocks for now.  Did you notice a decent drop?  Any problems?  Before and after pictures?  Thanks.

Chance

wa-fu · 03-20-2002, 10:01 AM

I used the Pro Kit springs for about a year on stock struts/shocks with no problems.  It lowers the car just right IMO.  I don't have any pictures up yet though.

*DSC* · 03-20-2002, 10:03 AM

Check out Orion from FA's site at the top right under "eibach install" he has before and after pics and install instructions.  He blew his stock shocks the 1st day he had his springs...some people have better luck I guess.

wa-fu · 03-20-2002, 10:29 AM

That website didn't mention cutting the front bumpstops.  The directions that came with my springs said to cut the front ones.  I tried it without cutting first but my struts bottomed out.  Also, on a 97 (and 98 I assume) the bumpstop and boot are one piece.  So you are cutting the boot off the bumpstop leaving your piston rod thing exposed to dirt.  I got a plastic boot at the local autoparts store and used a ziptie to hold it to the bumpstop (sounds bad but it worked).  You could cut the other end of the bumpstop but it is designed to fit into the spring upper seat.

tnord · 03-20-2002, 11:20 AM

i have prokits and tokico's, click on the link in my sig to see some pics. in the next few days i should have an install write up on how to do this. it's really not difficult once you know what you're doing.

Krunko · 03-20-2002, 11:36 AM

Yeah welI move to cali in about 5 weeks, and by the time I get the springs I'll probably only have a few tulsa weeks to put them on so I might need to put them on california.  I need to make some socal 240 friends.

Hi, I'm chance.  I drive a 98 240.  If you live in Socal and are into 240's...be my friend.  If you don't have a 240...be my friend anyways.  Can I use your garage?  Can I use your tools?  Help me put this on.  How do I do this? Are we there yet? Huh are wwe? are we?

ok i'll shut up.

96SEChick · 03-20-2002, 08:44 PM

That's so awesome that you ordered them.  I decided to wait, since my car insurance is due now (argggg....something always comes up).  Ya gotta auto-x on April 7 before you leave for Cali!

Krunko · 03-21-2002, 09:46 AM

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If you go I'll go.

96SEChick · 03-21-2002, 06:14 PM

</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Krunko @ Mar. 22 2002,09:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If you go I'll go.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'>
I'll be there!   Stock suspension, too!  hehe <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt='

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03-20-2002, 10:01 AM	#2
wa-fu Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I used the Pro Kit springs for about a year on stock struts/shocks with no problems.  It lowers the car just right IMO.  I don't have any pictures up yet though. __________________ ...got to find the reason why my money's all gone...

03-20-2002, 10:03 AM	#3
DSC New Title Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: VA Posts: 3,454 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Check out Orion from FA's site at the top right under "eibach install" he has before and after pics and install instructions.  He blew his stock shocks the 1st day he had his springs...some people have better luck I guess. __________________

03-20-2002, 10:29 AM	#4
wa-fu Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: South Carolina Posts: 109 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That website didn't mention cutting the front bumpstops.  The directions that came with my springs said to cut the front ones.  I tried it without cutting first but my struts bottomed out.  Also, on a 97 (and 98 I assume) the bumpstop and boot are one piece.  So you are cutting the boot off the bumpstop leaving your piston rod thing exposed to dirt.  I got a plastic boot at the local autoparts store and used a ziptie to hold it to the bumpstop (sounds bad but it worked).  You could cut the other end of the bumpstop but it is designed to fit into the spring upper seat. __________________ ...got to find the reason why my money's all gone...

03-20-2002, 08:44 PM	#7
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 48 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	That's so awesome that you ordered them.  I decided to wait, since my car insurance is due now (argggg....something always comes up).  Ya gotta auto-x on April 7 before you leave for Cali! __________________ Lauren '91 300ZX TT Ultra Red 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JUN flywheel, ACT clutch, Energy Suspension Bushings, Tokico Blues - dyno'ed 295hp/306tq '94 300ZX TT Black Emerald Pearl 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JWT ECU w/ Stillen chip, Stillen exhaust, Tokico Blues, Eibach ProKits, 18" Enkei RP-01 wheels - dyno'ed 333hp/385tq '00 WS6 Trans Am Bright Red 6-speedFOR SALE - only 29k miles, stock, fully loaded, only $23,999 (NADA $26300) Green Country Motorsports Northeastern Oklahoma SCCA

03-21-2002, 06:14 PM	#9
96SEChick Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Broken Arrow, OK Age: 48 Posts: 1,814 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Krunko @ Mar. 22 2002,09:46)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">If you go I'll go.</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> I'll be there!   Stock suspension, too!  hehe <img src="http://www.zilvia.net/f/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif" border="0" valign="absmiddle" alt=''> __________________ Lauren '91 300ZX TT Ultra Red 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JUN flywheel, ACT clutch, Energy Suspension Bushings, Tokico Blues - dyno'ed 295hp/306tq '94 300ZX TT Black Emerald Pearl 5-speed - JWT POPCharger, JWT ECU w/ Stillen chip, Stillen exhaust, Tokico Blues, Eibach ProKits, 18" Enkei RP-01 wheels - dyno'ed 333hp/385tq '00 WS6 Trans Am Bright Red 6-speedFOR SALE - only 29k miles, stock, fully loaded, only $23,999 (NADA $26300) Green Country Motorsports Northeastern Oklahoma SCCA

03-20-2002, 09:37 AM	#1
Krunko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a 98se and I just ordered my prokit. Has everyone had good luck with these springs on stock shocks?  I have 60k on my car right now so I'm keeping my stock shocks for now.  Did you notice a decent drop?  Any problems?  Before and after pictures?  Thanks. Chance

03-20-2002, 11:20 AM	#5
tnord Nissanaholic! Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,975 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have prokits and tokico's, click on the link in my sig to see some pics. in the next few days i should have an install write up on how to do this. it's really not difficult once you know what you're doing.

03-20-2002, 11:36 AM	#6
Krunko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah welI move to cali in about 5 weeks, and by the time I get the springs I'll probably only have a few tulsa weeks to put them on so I might need to put them on california.  I need to make some socal 240 friends. Hi, I'm chance.  I drive a 98 240.  If you live in Socal and are into 240's...be my friend.  If you don't have a 240...be my friend anyways.  Can I use your garage?  Can I use your tools?  Help me put this on.  How do I do this? Are we there yet? Huh are wwe? are we? ok i'll shut up.

03-21-2002, 09:46 AM	#8
Krunko Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	</span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (96SEChick @ Mar. 20 2002,9:44)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">That's so awesome that you ordered them. I decided to wait, since my car insurance is due now (argggg....something always comes up). Ya gotta auto-x on April 7 before you leave for Cali!</td></tr></table><span id='postcolor'> If you go I'll go.