[jomalley]

I'm coming up on 50k miles on my 2003 Element, and will be replacing the struts soon. I would like a stiffer ride, and don't really care about lowering.

I'm hoping that the KYB GR2's are available for the front by the time I'm ordering, as the KYB offerings are a lot cheaper than Monroe/OEM, which seems to be the only other option.

My question is: Should I go for new springs (and if so, what do people recommend), or should I go for a set of ST swaybars?

Thanks.

Joe

 

[Gboybst578]

my plan is to get St sways and a ground control system. but i need to save up a little more.

 

[boxedup1]

do the koni shocks/struts with the stock spring. there a stiffer performance oriented strut and has adjustable dampening.

 

[jomalley]

do the koni shocks/struts with the stock spring. there a stiffer performance oriented strut and has adjustable dampening.

Like in this thread?

http://www.elementownersclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=51774

 

[boxedup1]

yup but use your stock fronts for inserts and then the complete rear strut

 

[insane_sc]

Just buy the Ksports, they will be fully adjustable for your liking and the group buy price is cheap, probably cheaper than if you were to buy aftermarket struts and have them installed.

 

[RyeL]

rear camber

I added 18" wheels to my 2006 Element which are also wider. Handles great and looks good. I'm getting some wear on the inside of the tires when they are on the back which was also confirmed when I got the wheel alignment checked. The guy showed me that Honda sells some camber adjustment arms and I'm curious if anyone has those and did you buy the Honda part or after market parts?

Thanks,

Rye

 

[boxedup1]

what was the rear toe?you wont need the camber arms unless your lowered or if youe e falls into that tsb for rear springs.oh and i didnt bring up the k-sports because they arent avaiable yet.also koni's ride great and work so well

 

[insane_sc]

the ksports wont be available unless we get a couple more people, we are the door to getting them, For Cheap!, unless we get the 10 people they will not make them.

 

[RyeL]

rear camber

Wheel Works checked the alignment and the rear wheels were -1 to -2. Not way off but enough to be wearing the inside of the tires. I didn't lower the car or change anything. It's all stock.

 

[ramblerdan]

Rear camber spec is -1°.