 lowering my car, what the best springs |
  |
 May 14, 2004 - 12:13 PM
|
 
|
 Enthusiast  Joined Dec 8, '03 From Atlanta from millville nj org. Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%)  |
i am tried of coilovers on my car i want springs but i dont know how low to go wit my bodykit and the god knows how many speed bumps out here. any advise would be useful. 1' 1.5' 2' ????? and what brand should i get i dont care to much for the price as long as there quality.
--------------------  |
|
May 14, 2004 - 1:38 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Aug 21, '03 From Endicott NY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Everyone seeems to like Tein springs. I'm personally putting on itrax and they're supposed to be pretty good.
|
|
May 15, 2004 - 6:55 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Sep 29, '02 From Sterling Heights, Michigan Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I just intalled my Tein-s today!! Let me tell you, the ride is great. A LOT better then my GC's. Well I guess the handle was pretty much the same, but I think since I changed my shocks with KYB's the ride feels a lot smoother than OEM.
I'm overall happy with them, not just gotta wait till they settle in more and take more corners a tad harder in order to speed up the settle time. hehe I'm geeked!! And I got no squeeks/clunks or anything. I'd definitely recommend these! 
|
|
May 15, 2004 - 7:34 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
what springs/ strut combo gives the BEST ride quality?
|
|
May 16, 2004 - 9:25 AM
|
|
 Moderator Joined Oct 1, '02 From fall river, ma Currently Offline Reputation: 13 (100%) |
it really is a matter of what YOU consiter "best"...from what i've seen and read on the board...
kyb's are basicly the same as your stock strut/shock, and will run around 2-250 for a set. konis are adjustable, from soft to firm...with the softest setting being close to stock. theyre more expensive, and need cut 'n welding into the rear strut housing..but if you can afford it..its a sweet way to upgrade..some one who has them can add a price for ya.. as far as springs,...there are a ton of brands out there, and a bunch of diffrent drops...again its all about what you want..and how big your buget is. the tiens seem to be the hot choice right now, i think therye a 1.5" drop, and from what i've read ride pretty close to stock intrax are a 1.75 (i think) and are stiffer than stock (tighter handling..  )eibach has both a 1"(prokit) and a 1.5"(sportlines) set, both are stiffer than stock, i have had the sportlines for over a yr and a half..and really love them, they are definetly stiffer (great for killin off-on ramps ) and kill the wheelgap nicely..there are still a few more too...ie:toms, TRD, dropzone,ect... HTH 
This post has been edited by presure2: May 16, 2004 - 9:26 AM -------------------- Former Team 5SFTE pro member ;)
 13.6@108MPH, 5SFTE Powered |
|
May 16, 2004 - 4:33 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Dec 26, '02 From Alabama Currently Offline Reputation: 2 (100%) |
Don't forget, Tanabe has two sets of springs made for our cars. one for a low drop, and one for racing\handling.
|
|
May 16, 2004 - 4:40 PM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Dec 8, '03 From Atlanta from millville nj org. Currently Offline Reputation: 8 (100%) |
ok thanx for all the replys but what i am wonderin is how big of a drop should i do. 1.5 more or less. and another thing is i have my bodykit on it to and i have to worry about speed bumps.
-------------------- |
|
May 17, 2004 - 10:52 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined May 5, '03 From Toronto Currently Offline Reputation: 3 (100%) |
If you have coilovers why don't you just play around with the height to get an idea of what you want?
|
|
May 17, 2004 - 11:06 AM
|
|
||
 Enthusiast Joined Apr 10, '03 From South Central Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
I thought i was the only one who was gonna mention them. Tanabe makes "3" sets of springs for our cars. For those of you who are all "show" and no "go", then this is what you want.  The DF210 line of springs enhance the appearance by lowering the vehicle 2~2 1/2in (50~60mm) without sacrificing comfort. For those of you whow want the stock feel but still have a drop, this is what you want.  NF210 lowers the vehicle an average of 1 1/4~1 1/2in (30~40mm) without sacrificing the stock ride quality For those of you who are looking for a simple drop but a stiffer ride, this is what you want.  Featuring increased spring rates of 20-30% over stock, Grip Feeling is more oriented towards performance. Lowering the ride height 1 1/24 to 1 1/2in (30-40mm) gives the car an aggressive stance, while providing a lower center of gravity for an increased amount of turning stability. I have the GF210 springs installed in my car. It takes about 2 hours or less to install and the results are amazing. They are designed for a ST202, but fit perfectly on any "ST" or "GT". |
||
|
May 19, 2004 - 12:00 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Aug 16, '03 From Bay area Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
that is exactly what i was looking for...
thanxz sphinx. |
|
May 23, 2004 - 5:07 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Feb 8, '04 From KY Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
Eibach springs are the best IMO. I have the sportlines and love them, they drop my car just enough with 17's. And my car handles great with them.
|
|
May 23, 2004 - 10:06 PM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Aug 20, '03 From Annapolis, Md Currently Offline Reputation: 5 (100%) |
I have the sportlines too.. an love them.. Im curious though with the df210's is it really a drop of 2-1/2" any pics?? That would be a lil nicer.. My car is low.. but i want a lil lower.. but i guess im not switching now.. fug that
|
|
May 24, 2004 - 12:16 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined Oct 31, '03 From Orlando, Florida Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
sphinx i hope the 1 pic of ur car in ur profile isnt with them installed... still looks very high to me except for the body kit, im judging by wheel gap
|
|
May 25, 2004 - 5:16 AM
|
|
|
Enthusiast Joined May 24, '04 From state of northern virginia Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
most people usually love what they have. i've been told by a friend not to buy the eibach springs unless they are the ERS springs. he recommended the H&R sports, so thats what i got. 1.4inch front, 1.3 rear. progressive so they are smoother for daily driving, but once you hit the corners, they tighten up.
|
|
May 27, 2004 - 3:46 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined Mar 2, '04 From Little Rock, AR Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
awesome response sphinx
|
|
May 27, 2004 - 10:33 AM
|
|
 Enthusiast Joined May 13, '03 From New Jersey Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
i dunno...i'm currently using suspension techniques w/ a 1.5" drop, and i like it. and, i think we're from the same area right? you don't wanna go too much lower around here, with all of the super steep driveways and stuff...
but, yeah...Susp. Tech's and KYB shocks/struts make me smile. |
|
May 27, 2004 - 12:09 PM
|
|
||
|
Enthusiast Joined Apr 10, '03 From South Central Los Angeles Currently Offline Reputation: 0 (0%) |
that pic that i have in my profile is "without" the springs installed. |
||
|
1 User(s) are reading this topic (1 Guests and 0 Anonymous Users)
0 Members:
| Lo-Fi Version | Time is now: January 10th, 2025 - 4:36 PM |