what springs to use?
03-14-2005, 12:34 PM
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what springs to use?
What springs and shocks (not pricey) will you suggest to improve cornering?
In Ukraine we have crappy roads, so I don't want to lowwer my car.
In Ukraine we have crappy roads, so I don't want to lowwer my car.
03-14-2005, 12:36 PM
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Well unless you go with coilovers you will get a drop. If you want performance with a small drop then EiBachs are the way to go. A lot of people recommend the EiBach springs and the KYB struts. Personally I have the EiBach springs, struts, and sway bars. If you dont want the car to drive like a tank I wouldnt recommend it. I enjoy the ride but some passengers have complained lol.
03-14-2005, 12:58 PM
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Blacktibs should be able to get us some different struts than KYB's once FlyRyde's officially lauches
*hint* <sniff> <sniff> do I smell a pre-grand opening sale for rd members on struts? <sniff> <sniff> hmm.......
otherwise, everyone will say Eibach's and KYB's. You'll get a little drop but not enough to scrape on crappy roads or anything. Eibachs are known to sacrifice a litlle drop for a comfy ride, while others like H&R, and HKS, etc. give larger drop.
I think there is such a thing as sport springs which don't lower car, just give stiffer suspension. Never heard of a manufacturer for tibs though....
maybe someone will know.
*hint* <sniff> <sniff> do I smell a pre-grand opening sale for rd members on struts? <sniff> <sniff> hmm.......
otherwise, everyone will say Eibach's and KYB's. You'll get a little drop but not enough to scrape on crappy roads or anything. Eibachs are known to sacrifice a litlle drop for a comfy ride, while others like H&R, and HKS, etc. give larger drop.
I think there is such a thing as sport springs which don't lower car, just give stiffer suspension. Never heard of a manufacturer for tibs though....
maybe someone will know.
03-14-2005, 12:58 PM
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Any spring, I would get new struts. KYB-GRIIs are more meant for a stock replacement... with some of the much lower dropping springs (1.75+) those might bust over time as well.
03-14-2005, 02:06 PM
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I definately noticed better cornering after installing the Eibachs. If you have crappy roads though, you are going to feel it more.
It is my understanding that there is a direct tradeoff - either you get stiff springs that corner well but give a rough ride on a bumpy road, or you get soft springs that give a smooth ride on a bumpy road, but do not take corners well.
It is my understanding that there is a direct tradeoff - either you get stiff springs that corner well but give a rough ride on a bumpy road, or you get soft springs that give a smooth ride on a bumpy road, but do not take corners well.
03-14-2005, 02:12 PM
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^^^ stiff springs are ok for me. I don't like soft suspensions.
I'm just afraid to lower my car very much (I'm afraid to tear something away or brake something)
I'm just afraid to lower my car very much (I'm afraid to tear something away or brake something)
