Springs and Comfort?
November-13th-2003, 11:17 PM
#1
Protege Newbie
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Join Date: Apr 2002
Posts: 44
Springs and Comfort?
Well im in the process of choosing springs...and living in nyc has me concerned about ride quality... Post ur experiences thanks
Which are better?
Eibach? Tein? H&R? ION Springs? Progress? etc.,
Which are better?
Eibach? Tein? H&R? ION Springs? Progress? etc.,
November-14th-2003, 02:44 AM
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Macklum Forever
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Deep River,Ontario Canada
Posts: 390
As I am from the Ottawa valley in Ontario Canada ,We have similar roads to you ,I went with the MP3 springs and stock struts . I really like the combination of this set up .
I had a 1st gen with a 1.5 inch drop and found this a little rough with 4 people in the car but it handled great .
I had a 1st gen with a 1.5 inch drop and found this a little rough with 4 people in the car but it handled great .
November-14th-2003, 06:13 AM
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031 - Deathtech
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Petawawa, ON. Canada
Posts: 401
I agree with Macklum, thanks to his input, I too bought a set of MSP springs for my ride. I think the subtle drop and slightly stiffer spring rate (27%) is perect for some who has to drive on not so perefect roads and still want something drivable for the winter.
November-15th-2003, 11:25 PM
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031 - Deathtech
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Petawawa, ON. Canada
Posts: 401
I've seen it on lots of P5's. It looks pretty good but personally for me, I don't think it's all that practical. I want to be able to not have to worry about getting stuck in snow, hitting speed bumps, bottoming out or rubbing if I shove four passengers in or loading all my gear in the back. A mild drop of an inch of so is fine with me.
November-17th-2003, 07:11 PM
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Protege Enthusiast
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 73
Here is a new product from Tein that people might consider:
http://www.tein.com/htech.html
The H-tech seem to be: 162 lb/in front, 129 lb/in rear with drops of 1.3 inch front, 0.3 inch rear for the Protege (1.2 inch front, 1.1 inch rear for the P5), MSRP $260.00.
http://www.tein.com/stech.html
For comparison purposes, the S-tech is 179 lb/inch front, 145 lb/in rear for both Pro and P5, with drops of 2" front, 1.4" rear (Pro) and 1.8" front, 1.5" rear (P5). Those are $240.00 MSRP.
So it would appear that the H-tech is geared more toward ride comfort, while the S-tech is more of a sport spring. However, judging by the spring rates and people's experiences, even the S-tech is not a very sporty spring. People who have switched from MSP springs to S-tech have claimed that it makes their ride softer (a decrease in spring rate).
I have no experience with either.
http://www.tein.com/htech.html
The H-tech seem to be: 162 lb/in front, 129 lb/in rear with drops of 1.3 inch front, 0.3 inch rear for the Protege (1.2 inch front, 1.1 inch rear for the P5), MSRP $260.00.
http://www.tein.com/stech.html
For comparison purposes, the S-tech is 179 lb/inch front, 145 lb/in rear for both Pro and P5, with drops of 2" front, 1.4" rear (Pro) and 1.8" front, 1.5" rear (P5). Those are $240.00 MSRP.
So it would appear that the H-tech is geared more toward ride comfort, while the S-tech is more of a sport spring. However, judging by the spring rates and people's experiences, even the S-tech is not a very sporty spring. People who have switched from MSP springs to S-tech have claimed that it makes their ride softer (a decrease in spring rate).
I have no experience with either.
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