Re: New Rims..16..17..18?? lower or not?
To Shishkabob:
I recommend the Tokico "Blue" shocks and struts teamed with lowering springs as a reasonable install cost-wise for the performance improvement. You might want to do them together. Primarily because the Tokicos are especially suited for lowered applications. The stock struts and shocks will eventually fail and in the meantime you will regret the inferior handling to that which the new shocks and struts will immediately provide you.
I'd say that as a general rule, one shouldn't scrimp on drivetrain and suspension components, but look for good values, such as the other writers in this thread have mentioned.
If you want to have some fun for little money, spend the $$$ on appearance options from time to time and use the heavy bucks for under the hood and under the car.
If there are stilll any PT Cruiser car shows or cruise-ins being held in your area, go to them; the folks there can give you some great pointers!
Have fun and enjoy building your Cruiser to be your Cruiser!
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 2005 PT GT Turbo HO Autostick Convert. --- Bauhaus Progressive Rate Lowering Springs 2.0" frt/1.75" rear, Tokico HP Blue Struts/Shocks, Freedom Front Strut Brace, K&N Filter, Crane FireWires, MOPAR Turbo BOV, TOYO PROXES TPT 215/50/17 HP Skins, Sylvania Silverstar Headlamps, IPCW Clear LED Taillights, TYC Back-up Lights, 115db Airhorn, 13" Billet Radio Antenna w/ chrome bezel, Chrome: Fuel Door Cover, Trunk Lid Struts, Door Handle Cups, Door Spears, Hood Portholes, Washer Nozzles, GT logo valve stem caps, Steering Wheel Spoke Trim, NEW! Chrome Upper body trim, 30% window tint side and rear, Sirius One Radio, factory GPS.
Other MOPAR in our family: 2005 Pacifica Limited AWD
Past Mopars:
2003 Cruiser PT GT Turbo 4dr and fifteen others back to (my first and favorite) 1965 Plymouth Satellite 426 Hemi Conv't. 
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