Sways or Springs?

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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 10:11 AM
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Sways or Springs?

Dudes, I got a choice between Comptech Sways or Springs where will I have better results? I need good handling on my CL-S.


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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 10:12 AM
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sways!
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 10:18 AM
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I'd get the sways. They are alot easier to install.
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 11:23 AM
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Sways. Cheaper to install and improves the car's handling more, no doubt. Do the springs if looks are more important to you.
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 11:51 AM
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Sway gives you better handling overall for sure like he said.... if you want looks and little better handling.. springs then. But comptech isn't the only company for springs... try considering Eibach or H&R springs.
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 12:01 PM
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the springs are what really makes a difference.....the springs change the handling characteristics AAAANNNND the looks of the car....the look of the CL-S without sways is....well....somewhat odd with that wheel gap...im sure sways are great, but anyone who the hell is gonna ever notice or see them?? you get the comptech springs, you get plenty more attention with that car, it looks different, and much much much better...hold off on the sways and do the smart thing, get the springs...its more expensive, BUT WORTH EVERY PENNY....plenty of guys here have said you can hardly feel the sways...some people swear by them, idunno, i could care less about sways...but the comptech springs are BY FAR the best mod for the money as they offer an AWESOME new look AND better handling and cornering....dude, get the springs, youll love the new look
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 12:06 PM
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yeah go for the springs.... you'll love the outcome for sure.... worth every penny
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 05:20 PM
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SWAYS!! Bang for the buck my man. Put 'em with some Toyo's and you can ignore the freeway offramp speed limit signs ...
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 05:28 PM
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there's a hidden cost for sways...you need to get new rubber which will set you back $150 ea.
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 05:39 PM
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you need new rubber anyhow, stock tires are CRAP as everyone well knows

you really need both but I got springs first since I hated the wheel gap. both mods will completely change the way the car handles
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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 06:42 PM
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Looks like I got more votes for sways!!

I got YOKOHAMA A520 TL the car is handling 25% better on turns. No squeaking on turns. I don't care about the look. I don't think it is a big gap, but I hate that jumping from one side to another on those ramps.


Here is a link of tire I got, highly recommended. I promise. But I got to say little noise on the freeway then stock tires.

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/dtd/index.jsp

Thanks to All


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Old Aug 8, 2002 | 11:42 PM
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Another vote for sways. Do springs and struts together and save on install.
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