Welcome to the 2GNT Forum!
Home Site Background Info & Specs Mods & Tech Info CAPS Part Reviews Donate 2GNT Stickers
Search Printer-friendly copy 4 Users in Chat
Top 2GNT Technical Handling/Suspension topic #17322
View in linear mode

Subject: "which springs" Previous topic | Next topic
maronGSApr-27-03 05:56 PM
Member since Dec 25th 2002
36 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#17322, "which springs"


          

I have coilovers on my car right now and im sick and tired of bumpy ride..Which springs do you guys think i should get i want about 2" of drop on my car...Thanks also how much and where to get em..I see a lot of people have eibach sportlines are they worth changing em out..

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Replies to this topic
RE: which springs, shuwa29, Apr-28-03 03:41 AM, #1
RE: which springs, woo2gnt97, Apr-28-03 08:29 PM, #2
      RE: which springs, BlkTalon96, May-01-03 07:42 AM, #3
           RE: which springs, eclipse_gs_1512, May-01-03 01:02 PM, #4
                RE: which springs, SEA97GS, May-01-03 02:16 PM, #5
                     RE: which springs, woo2gnt97, May-01-03 02:39 PM, #6
                          RE: which springs, fasterGS, May-01-03 02:54 PM, #7
                               RE: which springs, Amish_Eclipse, May-04-03 09:02 AM, #8

shuwa29Apr-28-03 03:41 AM
Member since Mar 15th 2002
2301 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#17326, "RE: which springs"
In response to Reply # 0




          

eibachs are good. others are goldlines, h&r race srpings, sprint, and then you got coil overs. just some suggestions.
later

2GNT #1865
2006 Yamaha YZF R6 (Blue/Black)
2005 Honda CBR 600 RR (Blue REPSOL)
2003 BMW 325I Premium/Sport Package
2003 Honda CBR 600 RR (sold)
1998 Mitsubishi Eclipse RS (sold)
Shuwa's links:
http://www.facebook.com/Shuwa29
http://s16.photobucket.com/albums/b50/shuwa29/



DarkOne> but we all have that inner ricer that is just dying to come out sometimes...

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

    
woo2gnt97Apr-28-03 08:29 PM
Member since Nov 06th 2002
1362 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#17364, "RE: which springs"
In response to Reply # 1


          

I vouch for my goldlines. The 2'' drop is real nice. Ride quality is close to stock and they are real cheap at around $120 for a set shipped from eBay. They also have a lifetime no sag warrantee.



Black 97 Eclipse RS a/t
17'' HP Typhoons
Goldline Springs w/ Tokico Blues
Nakayama CAI
Cat-Back Exhaust
Final Drive Gears
AFX UDP

Metallic Fiji Blue 3000GT VR4 (project car)
new engine in the process for spun bearing

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

        
BlkTalon96May-01-03 07:42 AM
Member since Nov 15th 2002
326 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#17482, "RE: which springs"
In response to Reply # 2




          

Hey woo2, are the goldlines really pretty close to a 2" drop? Or are they a little more or a little less? Also, did they throw your camber off very bad? I was thinking about getting them, but I would rather not buy a camber kit right now. TIA



--Alpine 7893 Head Unit
--2 Alpine MRD-M500s
--2 Alpine Type R 12s
--2 Pair Type R Coaxials
^^^Mobile Earthquake^^^

Hit me up on AIM: BlackTalon96

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

            
eclipse_gs_1512May-01-03 01:02 PM
Donating 2GNT member
3287 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#17489, "RE: which springs"
In response to Reply # 3




          

I wouldn't get sportlines....they'll give you a harsh ride(in my opinion)...that's why i switched to the prokit.



2007 wrx

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                
SEA97GSMay-01-03 02:16 PM
Old School 2GNTer
127 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#17491, "RE: which springs"
In response to Reply # 4


          

And I just switched from the Pro-Kits to the H&R OE Sport springs tow days ago. I had the Pro-Kits on my car for over 4 years. The drivers side started to sag to where it was visible.

My impressions on the H&Rs are that they are slightly stiffer than the ProKits but actually give a better overall ride. I suppose it helps that I have Koni adjustables on the car too.

Obviously, the drop isn't nearly as much as you may be looking for, but overall performance is probably going to be better.

97 Eclipse GS-15.463@88.57MPH - RIP
92 Talon TSi AWD-12.927@105.47MPH

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                    
woo2gnt97May-01-03 02:39 PM
Member since Nov 06th 2002
1362 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#17492, "RE: which springs"
In response to Reply # 5


          

BlkTalon96,

The goldline drop looked exactly like I hoped. The wheel gap in the front was pretty much non-existent, (could barely fit my hand in) and the wheel gap in the back was about 1 inch, (could fit one hand in fine).

I cannot tell exactly how much camber is off. The front looked fine imo. The back is crooked as an arrow tho and I need to do the $15 rear camber mod which will fix it up real nice.

I'd be able to tell you exactly how much my camber was off but .. heh .. my car got totalled on the way to get my alignment.

I loved the drop though, was so perfect for my area. Real nice ride and excellent handling. For the price, I highly recommend them. Also, most of my friends w/ tegs and civics have coilovers for their drop and their ride quality sucks ass.

Good luck tho emoji

Black 97 Eclipse RS a/t (totalled, but will be re-built)
17'' HP Typhoons
Goldline Springs w/ Tokico Blues
Nakayama CAI
Cat-Back Exhaust
Final Drive Gears
AFX UDP

Metallic Fiji Blue 92 3000gt vr4
new engine being dropped in as we speak emoji

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                        
fasterGSMay-01-03 02:54 PM
Donating 2GNT member
3879 posts,
Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#17493, "RE: which springs"
In response to Reply # 6


          

The drop on goldlines was a little less than 2". H&R race springs are support to drop 2" but are considerable more.

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

                            
Amish_EclipseMay-04-03 09:02 AM
Old School 2GNTer
3026 posts,
Click to send email to this author Click to send private message to this author Click to view this author's profile Click to add this author to your buddy list
#17524, "RE: which springs"
In response to Reply # 7


          

it depends on what you're goal is. if you want looks first go with the pro kits or gold lines. if performance is your perogative than go H&R. the increased stiffness of the H&R's is about what you would need to makeup for the considerable drop.

what i would do is get tokico illuminas or koni adjustables. than after that i'd get the H&R's and then adjust the struts to be a bit softer. the softer struts should balance out the stiffness of the spring depending on exactly how soft they're set. i'm performance minded though. or i'd look for something with a less aggressive drop as our cars control arms are parallel to the frame at stock height with 16's so they don'e really need a drop unless you throw larger wheels on.

http://www.ocaddict.com

thanks beefgg for the sig

  

Report This Post to Admin Printer-friendly copy | Reply | Reply with quote | Top

Top 2GNT Technical Handling/Suspension topic #17322 Previous topic | Next topic
Powered by DCForum+ Version 2.2
Copyright 1997-2005 DCScripts.com, Copyright 2005-2026 2gnt.com
Generated in 0.035 seconds, executing 30 queries.