View Poll Results: Which springs do you like for the gen1?
Eibachs
1
14.29%
H&R
3
42.86%
Sprint
1
14.29%
Suspension Techniques
2
28.57%
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Which Springs
August-16th-2002, 10:44 AM
#2
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Sprint are the Cheapest, but also jus found out...if u go on www.speedandstyle.com you can order Arospeed 1.5'' approx drop springs for $99
thats what im gettin.
but eibach and h&r seem to be the best, but ull pay more
thats what im gettin.
but eibach and h&r seem to be the best, but ull pay more
August-16th-2002, 10:40 PM
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it also depends on what you plan on doing with the car. Street cruiser, autoxer, drag racer......
also, what struts are you going to use? the H&R's will beat the OEM struts, and the Sprints being so low, they'll beat em up too with next to no susp. travel. IIRC we only have about 2.5" of travel up front at or near OEM ride height. Hope your bumpstops are soft
but Jesse's notes are right on.
I run H&Rs for the MX3 (recently switched from Eibachs) Thier pretty stiff for the street with the ZX2 S/R struts, but still kinda ok, but they do very well for autox racing
also, what struts are you going to use? the H&R's will beat the OEM struts, and the Sprints being so low, they'll beat em up too with next to no susp. travel. IIRC we only have about 2.5" of travel up front at or near OEM ride height. Hope your bumpstops are soft
but Jesse's notes are right on.
I run H&Rs for the MX3 (recently switched from Eibachs) Thier pretty stiff for the street with the ZX2 S/R struts, but still kinda ok, but they do very well for autox racing
August-21st-2002, 11:47 PM
#4
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I've got Eibachs on my car now and they're good for the street, not too stiff or too soft. However, I'm getting a set of H&R soon (for winning my class in our autocross championship) and can't wait to try them with the Tokicos.
If you decide on the Eibach, let me know, I should have some low mile used ones for sale!
tom
If you decide on the Eibach, let me know, I should have some low mile used ones for sale!
tom
August-22nd-2002, 09:46 PM
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Originally posted by temrich
I've got Eibachs on my car now and they're good for the street, not too stiff or too soft. However, I'm getting a set of H&R soon (for winning my class in our autocross championship) and can't wait to try them with the Tokicos.
If you decide on the Eibach, let me know, I should have some low mile used ones for sale!
tom
I've got Eibachs on my car now and they're good for the street, not too stiff or too soft. However, I'm getting a set of H&R soon (for winning my class in our autocross championship) and can't wait to try them with the Tokicos.
If you decide on the Eibach, let me know, I should have some low mile used ones for sale!
tom
It's a little worse for the street, but who cares right!now, do you mean, you've won your class or do you mean you plan to win? and do you mean that particular championship day, or the years championship?
either way, Way to go man!
August-24th-2002, 03:56 AM
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Originally posted by temrich
If you decide on the Eibach, let me know, I should have some low mile used ones for sale!
If you decide on the Eibach, let me know, I should have some low mile used ones for sale!
I'll take these springs if you are selling them.
September-4th-2002, 04:53 PM
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Originally posted by temrich
If you decide on the Eibach, let me know, I should have some low mile used ones for sale!
tom
If you decide on the Eibach, let me know, I should have some low mile used ones for sale!
tom
I might be interested as well...........
September-8th-2002, 09:34 AM
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whats the deal with springs that lower the front more than tha back. i mean is the front end that heavy that it'll actually even out the drop? cuz i see people's cars the front is lower than the back. dont like how it looks uneven.
September-10th-2002, 11:46 PM
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typically the front is higher due to the fact that the rear wheels never turn, so the fender line can be physically shorter, as the fronts need room to turn. It may also be to keep the raked look of the Pro, as the front is naturally lower.
I don't think you'll be able to detect a 1/4 inch.
I don't think you'll be able to detect a 1/4 inch.
September-11th-2002, 09:37 PM
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Need your professional opinion...
Originally posted by mazdaspeedwest
typically the front is higher due to the fact that the rear wheels never turn, so the fender line can be physically shorter, as the fronts need room to turn. It may also be to keep the raked look of the Pro, as the front is naturally lower.
I don't think you'll be able to detect a 1/4 inch.
typically the front is higher due to the fact that the rear wheels never turn, so the fender line can be physically shorter, as the fronts need room to turn. It may also be to keep the raked look of the Pro, as the front is naturally lower.
I don't think you'll be able to detect a 1/4 inch.
September-12th-2002, 09:27 AM
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all but the sprint will give you the look you want. I don't even know if sprint makes em for the P5.
Generally, the Eibachs are the softest. But i think this question is best possed in the 3rd gen section.
Generally, the Eibachs are the softest. But i think this question is best possed in the 3rd gen section.
September-12th-2002, 09:02 PM
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Originally posted by Gro Harlem
I don't know why everyone is always doggin on sprint springs. I don't even think mine truly lowered it 2"...maybe 1.7" or so.
They ride very nicely too. I wouldn't say they are stiff.....not as stiff as H&R's. But definitely not as soft as eibachs.
B+G's were slightly more soft as well than my sprints.
I don't know why everyone is always doggin on sprint springs. I don't even think mine truly lowered it 2"...maybe 1.7" or so.
They ride very nicely too. I wouldn't say they are stiff.....not as stiff as H&R's. But definitely not as soft as eibachs.
B+G's were slightly more soft as well than my sprints.