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Alx7 11-08-01 11:54 PM

what lowering springs are the best???
 
i was wondering if theres any difference in quality, brand,etc..
which lowering springs are best for the money???
just need opinions ....
thx
ALX-7

JoeD 11-09-01 12:58 AM

H&R

DK 11-09-01 01:15 AM


Originally posted by JoeD
H&R
Good one ... also RS*R, Tanabe, & kg/mm.

martini 11-09-01 02:28 AM

H&R!

Too bad they don't make coilovers for the FD, but they just came out with coilovers for the Supra...Can you believe that? Where are the fucking priorities?

RX7 RAGE 11-09-01 03:57 AM

racing beat

martini 11-09-01 04:06 AM


Originally posted by RX7 RAGE
racing beat
I doubt Racing Beat produces thier own springs. I sent them an email just now asking, but most likely they just repackage Eibach or H&R springs like most other companies.

95R2-89TII Ground Zero 11-09-01 08:58 AM

I have Eibachs on my 89 TII and I love them. I think that Im gonna go with the Apexi N1's on my 95 though.

RecKleSs 11-09-01 09:12 AM

H&R:bigthumb:

I heard the Eibach springs tend to sag. Also, www.tirerack.com did a comparison test on Eibach and H&R Springs.

Mahjik 11-09-01 10:04 AM

I've been running the Eibach Pro-Kit for a while and like it a lot.

Most reviews and comparisons I've seen between the Eibach and H&R show Eibach giving a better lowering effect but the H&R springs giving a little more stiffness.

Just depends on what you are going for I suppose.

martini 11-09-01 12:21 PM


Originally posted by martini


I doubt Racing Beat produces thier own springs. I sent them an email just now asking, but most likely they just repackage Eibach or H&R springs like most other companies.

I just found out that Racing Beat has thier springs made by a company in japan called Espelir.

From what I've read, the H&R will give you better ride comfort than Eibach, and will retain the same performance... Which is why I suggested H&R.

Alx7 11-09-01 01:10 PM

thx for all the replies...
it sounds like H&R are the favorites....
well H&R it is...who sells them for the best price..???

Bucrx7 11-09-01 02:51 PM

You can get them at the rx7store....

http://www.rx7store.net/springs.htm

Alx7 11-09-01 03:27 PM

one more question sorry,,
how much does it drop it...
front , rear??

Mahjik 11-09-01 04:06 PM


Originally posted by Alx7
one more question sorry,,
how much does it drop it...
front , rear??

Even though each manufacturer makes special kits for each car, here is what was reported using a BMW:

H&R
"In the parking lot, the addition of H&R Sport Springs reduced the front wheelwell gap by about 1 1/2"; resulting in a wheelwell gap of only about 1" (which is also much less that the 2 3/4" visible sidewall height of the Plus Two wheel and tire package). Rear wheelwell gap was reduced to about 1/2" from the 1 1/4" gap with the stock suspension."

Eibach
In the parking lot, the addition of Eibach Pro-Kit sport springs to the Plus Two wheel and tire package on our silver BMW 328i also caught your eye. However this time, the second look revealed that the Eibach Pro-Kit equipped car with the 18" wheel and tire package looked hunkered down on its suspension. The Pro-Kit springs reduced the front wheelwell gap by about 1 3/4"; resulting in a wheelwell gap of only about 3/4" (which is much less that the 2 3/4" visible sidewall height of the Plus Two wheel and tire package). Rear wheelwell gap was reduced to about 3/8" from the 1 1/4" gap with the stock suspension.

Alx7 11-09-01 04:25 PM

thx mahjik....
and everyone for their replies and info
ALX-7

JoeD 11-09-01 07:11 PM

H&R: 1.25" front, 1.25" rear

Eibach: 1.00" front, 1.00" rear

Racing Beat: 1.50" front, 0.75" rear

the_glass_man 11-09-01 09:15 PM


Originally posted by JoeD
H&R: 1.25" front, 1.25" rear

Eibach: 1.00" front, 1.00" rear

Racing Beat: 1.50" front, 0.75" rear

I think its the other way around for the racing beat springs, don't they drop the front 3/4 and the rear 1 1/2?

JoeD 11-09-01 09:18 PM


Originally posted by the_glass_man

I think its the other way around for the racing beat springs, don't they drop the front 3/4 and the rear 1 1/2?

oops...your right. my bad.

kelrx7r1 11-10-01 03:46 AM

best suspension
 
i installed tanabe and they ride good
there are 2 types i have the super procedo down
my shit is slammed to 2inch + to the floor.
m2(mostlymazda) makes a great coilover-so does ground
control.

sub-zero 11-10-01 09:50 AM

Alx7

Try Kenny at Stillen in the sports car Division. New Eibachs $203.00. Very decent prices on sway bars also.


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