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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 08:59 PM
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Need feedback on springs

Hi,

i got a 91 n/a FC and i want to put on perf/lowering springs
Which one to choose :
-Racing Beat
-Eibach
-Tein

Need feedback on comfort and roadholding and look . Thanks!!
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Old Nov 15, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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most people will go for the racing beat ones due to being linear rate. I believe both eibach and tein are progressive rate giving it a softer ride but with sacrifice to crisp handling. Do a search, there's lots of stuff on it.
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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I got the same car, i out Tanabe GF210 with koni yellows, works/looks great. Also if your just gona get springs that not goan do anything for performance, only looks, due shocks 2
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 09:07 PM
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i picked up a set of eibach springs cheap and i like them
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Old Nov 16, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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I have Suspension Technique springs with KYB AGX struts. The look is pretty good and seem to handle well too. A couple people have said my car is a bit rigid to ride in, but I don't feel it's much worse than the 16yr old OEM worn out suspension.

http://webpages.charter.net/a-melita...ay-off-037.jpg
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 07:18 AM
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If you want your car to hold the road better, learn to drive on the race track. Nothing beats seat time and a good set of tires for making your car faster. The combination of good lowering/performance springs and adjustable struts will help your car have more potential but is useless if you can drive.
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 05:44 PM
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thanks... more welcome or if you guys have other kinds of spring on your cars, i<d be glad to know which brand they are and your comments too!
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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I had eibach pro kit with AGXs before and wish I went with linear springs instead. If you are interested in the difference between linear and progressive springs do a search. I now have k2rd's coilover setup and cannot be compared to my old setup at all.

EDIT: are you planning to use stock shocks?
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Old Nov 17, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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I have the Racing Beat Springs and the KYB AGX all around and its plenty for me. Its rides on rails and its not as harsh as I was expecting. If you're on a budget and can't go affording or have someone who can get you deals on a full coil over setup its a great way to go.

I felt the same way about the linear and progressive rates as stated above... A friend of mine had the progressive eibach kit and I didn't like it. I chose the Racing Beat way and never looked back.
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