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Old Sep 14, 2004 | 11:31 AM
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Lowering Springs - What's the best?

I'm going to change my springs because I'm not happy with the ST springs. I'll be buying something either this fall or next spring.
So what's the best out there for 3rd gens. I have the ST springs and I really don't like them. I'm probably looking at Intrax but what do you guys prefer?

Eibach,
Intrax,
Spring Tech,
B&G,
Suspension Techniques,
Sprint,
Others?

I'm talking about performance aspects of the spring.
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by -shock211-
I'm going to change my springs because I'm not happy with the ST springs. I'll be buying something either this fall or next spring.
So what's the best out there for 3rd gens. I have the ST springs and I really don't like them. I'm probably looking at Intrax but what do you guys prefer?

Eibach,
Intrax,
Spring Tech,
B&G,
Suspension Techniques,
Sprint,
Others?

Performance? Eibach
Drop? Intrax
B&Gs have not been purchased by any org members (AFAIK), but might be nice.
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 11:38 AM
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sorry... i completely forgot that stuff

I mean in terms of performance and durability


Oh,
The B&G springs are quite excellent IMO. A friend of mine has them on his 3rd and and they're great. If I can't find a good price on Intrax, I'll likely grab the B&G springs.
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 11:42 AM
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Originally Posted by -shock211-
sorry... i completely forgot that stuff

I mean in terms of performance and durability

Define "performance". Eibachs will give the best handling. Pretty much any of those springs are durable (maybe not Springtech). I've never heard of a spring breaking unless someone messed with it (cut a coil or heated it to change the height).
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 12:52 PM
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lets make it easier,
i don't want eibachs. what spring(s) are up to par with the eibach in terms of ride quality and handling?
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 02:53 PM
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why don't you want eibachs? I have them, and they're great
Old Sep 14, 2004 | 02:58 PM
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Eibachs from what Matt says have the highest spring rating. Therefore the best performance. You should be more specific with your questions.

You want low and high spring rates. Don't know if any of the above qualify. What you need to do is research each maker and ask them what the drop and spring ratings are. Then decide.
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 02:24 PM
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i think hes looking for a lowering spring with a higher than eibach spring rate, thats just what i put together from reading all this, sorry if im late on the topic
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 03:45 PM
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same opinion as mizeree x
eibach for performance
intrax for looks
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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Eibach for performance
Stock for looks

Old Sep 15, 2004 | 07:18 PM
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I think he really wants the Eibachs, but cant stand the price. Do your self a favor buy it correct the first time, and then you dont have to the second
Old Sep 15, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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I will have some Eibachs soon off my old 89 that are virtually brand new. They were on the car since March have about less than 6k on them.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 07:09 AM
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i don't want the eibachs because i want more drop.
i'll just call the factories and get the spring rates.
thanks for the help ppl.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 07:12 AM
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Originally Posted by -shock211-
i don't want the eibachs because i want more drop.
i'll just call the factories and get the spring rates.
thanks for the help ppl.

I'd get B&G or Intrax then.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 07:54 AM
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Get Eibach's
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:39 AM
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yeah, it will likely be intrax or b&g that i get.

no eibach
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 10:45 AM
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uhhh again, your title said best spring, EIBACH is the answer

Buy Eibach's.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 01:45 PM
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yes, I would agree
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 02:25 PM
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From what i can tell, he's looking for a spring that is on par with eibachs(performance wise),but with a bigger drop.
Am i close?
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 02:56 PM
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Hey Shock, what's so bad with the ST springs that you have now? How come your not happy with them?
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by VASHtheSTAMPEDE
From what i can tell, he's looking for a spring that is on par with eibachs(performance wise),but with a bigger drop.
Am i close?
You are close but none are made like that.

Shock---Intrax Springs are good but you are going to need a camber kit and some good struts to soften that ride a little.
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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Intrax def....
Old Sep 16, 2004 | 04:23 PM
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I would say Eibachs any day over Intrax. Eibach is a more presitigious brand. After all, it's German, and when it comes to cars, German engineering and manufacturing spells excellence.
Old Sep 18, 2004 | 03:00 PM
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i would deff. go with intrax great handeling n way better looks then eibach,with eibach ur just buying the name
Old Sep 18, 2004 | 05:50 PM
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I'm probably gonna go with Intrax soon, but someone said something about a camber kit? Is there anyone with Intrax that needs a camber kit?
Old Sep 18, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by artythe3rd
i would deff. go with intrax great handeling n way better looks then eibach,with eibach ur just buying the name

Ummm, you are also buying great handling. Not everyone buys springs for the drop.
Old Sep 18, 2004 | 06:25 PM
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i would like 2 suggest sprint springs. they have great performance and the drop is .6 more than eibachs. i have them on my max and they work great.
Old Sep 19, 2004 | 10:00 AM
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yeah,
i was curious to know if anyone had anything to say about the sprints. so they're decent?
Old Sep 19, 2004 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by tightblue89
I will have some Eibachs soon off my old 89 that are virtually brand new. They were on the car since March have about less than 6k on them.
i might take those off of you. how much do you want for them? let me know

and shock, if you are interested in sprints, i have a used set that i bought off an org memeber but i never installed them. the are too much of a drop for my winter car. they are in great shape and hardly used. let me know if you want them. ill them to you for $110.00 plus shipping

joshua

joshlaly69@yahoo.com
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