How are the RCE shocks/struts/springs???

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How are the RCE shocks/struts/springs???

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I have been researching all the different suspension components available, and I keep hearing that the RCE's are fantastic. Does anyone live in NOVA that can give me a ride? I think my car is as fast as I need it for now, and the suspension is most certainly the next thing. My only hesitation is that I don't want to go much lower, or I will knock the front lip off the car. I work in unfinished communities with raised manhole covers. :?
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if you work in areas of unfinished roads i'd stick to the stock suspension or look into coilovers. so you can raise and lower to suit your needs.
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Yep, sadly (b/c of cost) coilovers make sense for you so that you can keep the same ride height. I don't know of any springs that keep the stock ride height but are stiffer :(
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Well, Thanks for the info, that may be the only way to go then.
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prodrive springs are close to stock height. 20mm per corner or so.
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Does anyone have the RCE Tarmac 2 coilovers? I think I might consider them this spring.
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Re: How are the RCE shocks/struts/springs???

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Well, I finally settled on RCE Yellow springs, and I am going to use the stock shocks and struts for the time being. I will try to get them installed in the next week and give an update on the ride.
I think 600 to the wheels ought to do it...
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They feel really good.
I think 600 to the wheels ought to do it...
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That's good to hear, as I'd been considering the "regular guy" springs for a while.
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