prokit and stock struts

[blue3]

hows everybodys prokit ,and stock struts holding up ?

[ParsM3GT]

I have only had mine on for about 2 months now and all is good so far.

[MattC]

4 months, and everything seems fine.

[M3!]

8 months, so far so good.

[KOKKINO]

1 week and everything's A- OK! :chuckle

[bubba1983]

about 2 years before i swapped out struts....2 years and kickin....they are still good!

[blue3]

thats good to hear , i wasnt sure when mine were gonna go

[rcd001]

If you install the sport kit, what other upgrades would you need to make within 2 years?

Also, what is the advantage of the sport Vs Pro kit?

[yearoftherat]

You'll have to prb get a camber kit unless you like replacing your tires due to uneven tire wear. The difference between the two is that the Sport has a lower drop (1.8) vs 1.2 on the Prokit. Greater drop = possible wheel rub

[Kevin@nextmod]

actually...the lower you go...the lesser chance of rubbing it is, due to the camber being so negative after low drops.

[b]

Mine is kicking it still. Maybe 2 seasons on my pro kits now. Give or take a few months.

[wingnut12]

YOu should be able to run pro kits on stock struts indefinitely, but the ride won't be nearly as smooth as it will be after you upgrade the struts as well. When you do, it'll feel much more finished.

[rcd001]

Will I need to replace my shocks/struts within a year if I go with a sport kit. The pro kit drop is not to my liking.

Will this put excess wear on the CV joints, tire rods, etc?

I'll buy the alignment kit regardless, just so I know the install is good.

[fini]

Can any users give input on how much camber wear they experience? According to how long they've had the kits - tires?
Thanks!

[wingnut12]

With Prokits, and an alignment I've experienced no unusual wear after 1+ year of being lowered.

You won't need the camber kit if you get the prokits. You'll likely be just off spec, but not enough to cause any problems.

[EvilDeadFan]

Had mine since April/March here and they're perfectly fine.

[BiG-ED]

actually...the lower you go...the lesser chance of rubbing it is, due to the camber being so negative after low drops.

tru. The bad thing is that camber wear greatly depreciates the grip of ur tires, especially in bad conditions. Get the camber kit if u have the cash. A hard lesson i learned that i wouldnt wish upon anyone.

[1flycdnM3]

^^ I will second that. I lowered my accord about 2" and in 8 months went through almost 3 sets of tires!!!
After the camber kit was installed, I got another 2+ years out of my tires!!!

[doughboyr6]

i've had my prokit on there since i think may or june....and no uneven wear at this point....i haven't even had an alignment done yet....

i have yet to put in the camber kit...no necessary, but i want it....then after, i'll do an alignment.

i like the ride of the stock shocks with prokits....no complaints here.

[rcd001]

The Pro kit should be fine that way. I need the sport kit to suite my tastes.