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RB or Eibach springs?

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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 03:38 PM
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RB or Eibach springs?

I am going to put new suspension on my gsl-se and i need to know what is better. should i go with racing beat or eibach springs. i already know i want tokico 5 ways.
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 03:46 PM
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id go with RB, from what i have heard that is what i would go with but id assume it mostly about personal preference, do a search there has been alot of discussion about this before..
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 04:55 PM
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I have the RB Springs. They lower my 82 GSL by 1" all around. I Also have the Tokiko blue installed and with the combo I can take a sharp curb just about 80 or so mph no problem. The car seems to grab on the road like a hawk. I love that suspension. Is money well spent....


Originally posted by Pedestrian X
id go with RB, from what i have heard that is what i would go with but id assume it mostly about personal preference, do a search there has been alot of discussion about this before..
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 05:24 PM
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Hey everybody ... I blew up my 12 A lol ... I was wondering if NE body knew where I could score one, good condition, neer Ottawa Canada ??? Thanx alot ... And: Is swapping rotary engines pretty much like piston egines ?? I love these motors, but have yet to adventure myself in them too much.

Thanks alot !

Eric.
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 05:54 PM
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Originally posted by The_Dude
Hey everybody ... I blew up my 12 A lol ... I was wondering if NE body knew where I could score one, good condition, neer Ottawa Canada ??? Thanx alot ... And: Is swapping rotary engines pretty much like piston egines ?? I love these motors, but have yet to adventure myself in them too much.

Thanks alot !

Eric.
i think you should try making a new thread you would get more feedback that way
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Old Apr 24, 2003 | 10:14 PM
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lol i like 81rex6port13b. Anyhow i got the RB springs sway bars and koni adjustables from classicgarage.com. My 79 says thank you!
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Old Apr 25, 2003 | 07:40 AM
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i have eibachs and tokico blues, i love them. i drove a gslse with racing beat springs and tokico illuminas and i honestly didnt notice much of a difference
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