AGX on Front alone w/ stock springs

sethwas · Dec 15th, 2002, 02:12 PM

Hey,
So I think my front left strut is dieing and I may be in the market for a new front pair.
So, since when I'm replacing a part, its usually silly to go with stocks, I figured I's put the B13 AGX fronts on my B14. Now, here's the catch: I have no money. So I can't get springs to go with it, or rearshocks, or rear springs. Just the front struts, and maybe bumpstops. But thats it.
So is this a 'viable' idea, or should it be an all or nothing situation. Meaning don't di it unless you do all 4 or dont do it unles you go for springs too.
I've read all the threads about the stupidity of a suspension upgrade unless it costs more than the cost of the car, but I'm not going all out, just need a replacement strut. With stock springs I'm not looking at a horrible problem am I?

Seth

Gimp · Dec 15th, 2002, 06:03 PM

I think it would actually be better to get the Struts first if that's all you can afford, rather than the other way around. You'll have the same ride height(right?) but a hell of a lot better struts.

It's better than putting GREAT springs on crappy old OEM struts. I found that out the hard way.

Gimp · Dec 15th, 2002, 06:05 PM

Oh yeah, when you're ready or have enough cash, let me know and you can buy these Progress Springs off of me to go along with those AGX's.

Ninety-Nine SE-L · Dec 16th, 2002, 10:07 AM

hey, I thought I'd just throw this into the pot. buy your struts here: http://www.groupbuycenter.com/buy.aspx?id=7852

Just call the guy up to get just the front. you get free shipping. I just ordered my entire set from here, and BTW, B13 FS cost as much as the B14 ones, so if you get the b14/13 combo (all 4) it's still 370(total price).

MP2050 · Dec 16th, 2002, 12:06 PM

I dont see any problem with doing this at all---go for it.. Just look at this way: Once U finally get sum $$$ together for springs--You'll already have your front B13 shocks on and they 'll be in pretty good condition since they'll be on stock springs...

The only other thing I may suggest is trying to get the rear ones too....but U do what U can....

Also it may cost U more unless you're doing it yourself to put the the struts on now and then later put the springs on....

bahearn · Dec 16th, 2002, 12:14 PM

You will probably notice more understeer if you install only the front AGX struts. Other than that, there's no issue. I ran AGX on all corners with stock springs for awhile on my Classic.