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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 04:23 PM
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What are the lowest drop "springs" for our cars without going to coilovers ?
Right now I have eibach 2"-1.7" And would like to go another 1/2" or so lower front and back.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 05:13 PM
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i think H&R race is lower. 2.2F 1.75R
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:29 PM
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just get coilover sleeves... run you about the same as springs....
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 06:44 PM
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I thought coilover sleeves gave a unpredictable ride.
Don't go low enough it sloppy.
Go to low and it's a hard ride.
I don't know thou.
Anyone one riding on sleeves and like the ride ?
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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tein springs are the lowest
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:30 PM
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I think you should get koni struts and set them on lowest purch. That's what i did. I got same spring w/koni. I love them. I have pretty tight 1 finger gap all around. rear is tad bit lower than front. Most people don't notice. just my opinion.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:43 PM
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You are talking about the yellows with the adjustable perch right?
How many MM do they go lower,that might be a great option for what I want.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:47 PM
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i think diddy is riding on omni coils and those are sleeves and he says he likes it
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 07:50 PM
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nuespeed hands down. look up mister tl.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 08:06 PM
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Just get coils
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 08:17 PM
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You are talking about the yellows with the adjustable perch right?
How many MM do they go lower,that might be a great option for what I want.
yeah koni yellow w/adjustable perch. There are 5 slots on strut. middle one is oem height. top and second one is for go higher. 4th and 5th for go lower.
I don't remember exact number. I think it was like .75". not 1" though.
I used to have coilovers. Thay make a lot of noise. That's y i got rid of them.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 09:43 PM
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^ those go higher and lower ?
Those sound like the the best option for anyone.
Sitting low on 18's and also help clear big tires if you ever wanted to go that route with stock springs.
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 10:30 PM
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I have eibach springs with koni yellows on lowest perch. The konis lowered me another 1/2 inch or so. Just enough to close up the gap i had before..
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 10:53 PM
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pic?
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by kyle77777
I have eibach springs with koni yellows on lowest perch. The konis lowered me another 1/2 inch or so. Just enough to close up the gap i had before..
Picture please...
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Old Mar 26, 2010 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by kyle77777
I have eibach springs with koni yellows on lowest perch. The konis lowered me another 1/2 inch or so. Just enough to close up the gap i had before..
Do you find yourself banging a lot of pavement.
Got pics of the stance?
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 12:33 AM
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Originally Posted by anthracitecl
I used to have coilovers. Thay make a lot of noise. That's y i got rid of them.
you must of had a bad set, or didnt have that rubber around the springs
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 03:39 AM
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too low without a fender roll and you will rub FOR SURE if you have shocks/spring setup... i have 18s and before my coilover setup, i had tokicos w/ b&g springs (1.6" drop all around)...my backs constantly rubbed on small dips and quick/sharp turns... now i changed them over to coilovers and dropped it even lower, i barely rub without having my fenders rolled still...
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 06:28 AM
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I did the H&R sport springs with Tokico Blue shocks. Its not as low as some of the other brands, but still looks good and don't have to worry about bottoming out as much.
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 07:28 PM
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the Lowest springs are dropzone. 2.5 front 2.25 rear and a lil lower when they settle. that why i got em
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Old Mar 27, 2010 | 08:10 PM
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you must of had a bad set, or didnt have that rubber around the springs

yeah maybe i had bad set. bad luck. It was f*&king annoying me!
That's why i went w/strut and spring combo. I love my set up. car looks good and performs well to me.
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Old Aug 8, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Will i rub with 235/45/R18 on Eibach pro -kit 2.0/1.7, and i need to upgrade the struts. Any suggestions??
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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I thought it was nuespeed springs.

Originally Posted by Kracker30024
Will i rub with 235/45/R18 on Eibach pro -kit 2.0/1.7, and i need to upgrade the struts. Any suggestions??
Depending on the offset of your wheels but they will rub in the rear and probably the front too.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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I agree, neuspeed race is the lowest drop on springs IMO. At least on 3G TL and most other apps I've seen it on.
But if your stock shocks are going and all you're looking for is a little more low...konis might be good.
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Old Aug 9, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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two birds, one stone.
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