iON Performance Protege Sport Springs
July-20th-2003, 07:55 PM
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iON Performance Protege Sport Springs
iON performance just released their sport springs for the Protege and Protege5.
The springs feature a a 30mm drop over stock, and feature the following rates:
(Front-linear) 145lbs/in
(Rear-progressive) 80-125lb/in
The springs are powdercoated yellow, and manufactured in Germany. If anyone is interested, I'll be able to hook you up with a set for $375CAD plus shipping and tax.
If anyone is interested, please let me know. I'll have a set on my car by the end of the month.
The springs feature a a 30mm drop over stock, and feature the following rates:
(Front-linear) 145lbs/in
(Rear-progressive) 80-125lb/in
The springs are powdercoated yellow, and manufactured in Germany. If anyone is interested, I'll be able to hook you up with a set for $375CAD plus shipping and tax.
If anyone is interested, please let me know. I'll have a set on my car by the end of the month.
Last edited by Maxx Mazda; July-20th-2003 at 10:26 PM.
July-22nd-2003, 12:42 AM
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From what I'm told by my sponsor, the springs are actually made by a large name-brand company I think. I'm nt sure which, but I'l ldefinitly check into it.
I can't really say how they compare to other springs because I don't have them on my car yet, but the spring rates and drop are close to that of Eibach and H&R.
I can't really say how they compare to other springs because I don't have them on my car yet, but the spring rates and drop are close to that of Eibach and H&R.
July-22nd-2003, 05:26 PM
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Funky Buddha - There's 2 specs. (1) Sport -> 30mm lower (~1.18"), and (2) Race which is 50-60mm (~1.96-2.36") lowering.
Both are Front linear, Rear Progressive.
The ride is very similar to the Eibach Prokit (our sport spec) and the Race spec is very similar to the Eibach Sportline. The key differences is that the spring rates we chose is designed to make the cars have a little more oversteer @ the limit to emulate RWD cars, thus making handling a little more neutral.
Both are Front linear, Rear Progressive.
The ride is very similar to the Eibach Prokit (our sport spec) and the Race spec is very similar to the Eibach Sportline. The key differences is that the spring rates we chose is designed to make the cars have a little more oversteer @ the limit to emulate RWD cars, thus making handling a little more neutral.
August-3rd-2003, 03:49 PM
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Some pictures of the Sport Spec Springs installed
iON Sport Spec front springs vs. OE Front Springs
iON Sport Spec rear springs vs. OE Rear Springs
iON Sport Spec Springs Installed (front view)
iON Sport Spec Springs Installed (side view)
iON Sport Spec Springs Installed (rear view)
iON Sport Spec Springs Front Right Fender Gap
iON Sport Spec Springs Rear Right Fender Gap
iON Sport Spec rear springs vs. OE Rear Springs
iON Sport Spec Springs Installed (front view)
iON Sport Spec Springs Installed (side view)
iON Sport Spec Springs Installed (rear view)
iON Sport Spec Springs Front Right Fender Gap
iON Sport Spec Springs Rear Right Fender Gap
August-3rd-2003, 08:14 PM
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Maxx Mazda - the pictures are courtesy of a member of msprotege.com -> haig in Quebec 
That's the exact height your P5 will be with the Sport Specs installed
Pictures were taken pre-alignment.
That's the exact height your P5 will be with the Sport Specs installed
Pictures were taken pre-alignment.
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