replacement struts for '00 ES

[ktm173]

Hi,

I don't have an MP3, just a fun '00 ES

I have the AWR 19mm rear bar on the car, set to full hard. With the non-reenforced rear sway bar strut tabs, I expected I was on borrowed time. That time ran out over the weekend :-(

The right rear tab broke, so i'm looking for replacement struts that might hold up better... Keep in mind that this is a daily driver/kid mover that ocassionally sees an autocross, and possibly a track day.

The options that I've found:

KYB GR-2 - probably pretty soft and I don't know if their rear tab is any beefier than the stock ones. Cheap, though at $50.

MP3 struts - whole kit is about 450-500, I believe. Maybe cheaper from Mazda Motorsports (if I send in results from last year).

Mazdaspeed struts. ~ 170 each - a bit much for a daily driver

Are there any other options? MSP struts, maybe?

Thanks!

Kevin McCormick
'00 Protege ES
'88 Civic - STS

 

[Sir Nuke]

As I see it you only have two choice if you plan on them holding up...

1. the MSP/MP3 strut....get them from a dealer.

2. IF you can still find the adjustable Mazdaspeed they would work too....as they are not being imported anymore.