Need New Struts for Accent X3
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Vehicle: 1999 Accent GSi
Need New Struts for Accent X3
OK, I've blown one of my rear struts on my '99 Accent
(they are the original ones - with 220,000 KMs on the car NO WONDER!)
So, I've been trying to research my suspension choices.
I'd like a bit of a stiffer ride and cornering, but I don't want to lower the car as I live where we get like 2 feet of snow overnight!
I'm considering Monroe Sensatrac for struts - I've checked the KYBs, but they only have ones for the front.
What do you guys think I should use for springs?
Should I also swap my swaybars? How about adding Strut braces?
Now, I already have Konig Trouble 16" with GoodYear Eagle F1-DSG3 195/45R16, and these have helped
(much better that the stock 14s with 175/65R14)
For the winter, I run on 155/80R13 with stock steelies
Choices? Ideas? THANKS!
(they are the original ones - with 220,000 KMs on the car NO WONDER!)
So, I've been trying to research my suspension choices.
I'd like a bit of a stiffer ride and cornering, but I don't want to lower the car as I live where we get like 2 feet of snow overnight!
I'm considering Monroe Sensatrac for struts - I've checked the KYBs, but they only have ones for the front.
What do you guys think I should use for springs?
Should I also swap my swaybars? How about adding Strut braces?
Now, I already have Konig Trouble 16" with GoodYear Eagle F1-DSG3 195/45R16, and these have helped
(much better that the stock 14s with 175/65R14)
For the winter, I run on 155/80R13 with stock steelies
Choices? Ideas? THANKS!
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Well, the stiffest ride would be coilovers, but they're not really suitable for most people's daily driver.
I'm pretty sure there's a KYB GR-2 strut that'll work on the back of the X3. I'm not 100% positive but I think there is.
As far as i know the only company to make stiff Accent springs with very little lowering is Whiteline. Their Control springs are like a half inch of lowering I think.
I'm pretty sure there's a KYB GR-2 strut that'll work on the back of the X3. I'm not 100% positive but I think there is.
As far as i know the only company to make stiff Accent springs with very little lowering is Whiteline. Their Control springs are like a half inch of lowering I think.