Lets say i go and get the comptech springs for my car, how long do u guys thing my stock suspension will last? thx in advance

 

CT springs are now Eibach Springs.. I wouldn't spend the extra money on CT when you could buy Eibach cheaper.. Your choices would be Eibach or H&R springs.. Are you asking the life of the stock shocks with aftermarket springs on?

 

Shouldn't be a big deal. I got my springs with around 25k miles (I think it was like 27k) and I'm still on my stock shocks.

FWIW, I have the H&R Sports.

 

umm i got my CT springs when i had 40500 miles and now Im at 50400 and the shocks are just fine

 

Oh yea a excellent place to find the springs you are looking for.. I would recommend the H&R's and a good place to find them is Juniorbeans site.. www.c-c-c.net

 

i have over 40k on my eibachs, still with the stock shocks.

 

CT now repackages Eibachs? Is it due to the rust issue? When did they switch to Eibach?

 

I might break down and finally mod my stock 6spd. I've got 26K miles on her, but I don't have any concerns about the springs affecting anything...

I'll probably go with the HR Oem sports (less agressive drop) from JB in the sping. Great price and JB is a forum sponsor

 

Just my opinion…

If I were installing lowering springs on a car with 25K+ miles on it, I’d also replace the shocks or go with a full coilover system.
Why go through the hassle of ripping everything apart again in a few years if/when the shocks fail?
Plus you have to pay for install & alignment again too.
Sure it might last to 100K without a problem, but then again it may not.

Shawn S

 

I agree. It will save you some trouble

 

You're too old for that stuff... Just sell me the 6-speed and you can have the auto..

 

I'm not sure of the exact switch over date but yes they are Eibach springs now..

 

Shawn is right.. I went through this hassle with my springs.. The shocks I threw on while replacing the broken comptechs cost me nothing extra on the install.. Installation was $250 for springs so it's expensive work and a hassle.. Better to replace the springs and shocks while you're at it..

 

That's why I've been keeping it stock. I think if I stiffen up the suspension, it might make for a rougher ride. I'd hate to disturb my napping during my morning commute and my old bones might not like taking the abuse...

Maybe I should take you up on that offer... I'm too old for a 6spd... Would a straight trade be acceptable

 

you might want to get springs and shocks now and avoid the extra hassle of changing the shocks later on, get the tein ss coilovers

 

I had 32k on my car when I put my new shocks and springs on.

 

Don't forget the Tein Luxury Springs.

They have the same drop as the original Comptechs.

 

But wouldn't you wanna keep a red one?

 

But how many miles do you have on them now?

 

I have 20k miles on my eibach prokit and stock shocks... and the ride is definitely bouncy now and somewhat harsh going over ruts/potholes. I do a lot of city driving and highway miles through construction areas though.

 

I put 20k miles on my eibachs springs and the shocks were fine still and they could of gone longer if i still had the cls

 

True. Jonesi, the deal is off..

 

I meant trade with me instead of Jonesi.

I could use a six speed.