Suspension Tech Springs
#42
Originally posted by James12345
Eibach makes a 1.2 and 1.5 drop but I think only the 1.2 is available for the 3rd gen..
ST: 1.5 (and tend to ride higher in the front)
Intrax: 1.75
Arospeed: 1.75
Sprint: 1.8 (People like to say 2" for some reason though)
There's also some other springs available like Dropzone (I think?) and some other lesser heard of brands...
Eibach makes a 1.2 and 1.5 drop but I think only the 1.2 is available for the 3rd gen..
ST: 1.5 (and tend to ride higher in the front)
Intrax: 1.75
Arospeed: 1.75
Sprint: 1.8 (People like to say 2" for some reason though)
There's also some other springs available like Dropzone (I think?) and some other lesser heard of brands...
#43
Re: Re: I have ST's and love them..
Originally posted by maxedout94
where did you measure? the reason why the front looks higher is because the wheel well is larger/fender is higher in front than in the back, what size tires do you have on your 18s
where did you measure? the reason why the front looks higher is because the wheel well is larger/fender is higher in front than in the back, what size tires do you have on your 18s
#44
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Re: Re: Re: I have ST's and love them..
Originally posted by nismo1989
Do you know how many times I've tried to explain that??? I don't think anyone gets it, though. Alot of BMWs are the same way, I've noticed. The wheel wells aren't as tall in the rear...
Do you know how many times I've tried to explain that??? I don't think anyone gets it, though. Alot of BMWs are the same way, I've noticed. The wheel wells aren't as tall in the rear...
#45
Re: Re: Re: Re: I have ST's and love them..
Originally posted by wints12
could i do anything about that? swap the front springs out with something else?? intrax? sprint? hell, my roommate's eibachs are lower than my STs
could i do anything about that? swap the front springs out with something else?? intrax? sprint? hell, my roommate's eibachs are lower than my STs
#47
Re: Re: Re: Re: I have ST's and love them..
no, did you just get them on, b/c if so just wait a little while and it will be fine, i almost made the mistake of cutting a coil off the fronts, glad i didnt. i dont see how your roommates are lower unless hes had them on for a few years.
#48
Re: Re: Re: Re: I have ST's and love them..
Originally posted by wints12
could i do anything about that? swap the front springs out with something else?? intrax? sprint? hell, my roommate's eibachs are lower than my STs
could i do anything about that? swap the front springs out with something else?? intrax? sprint? hell, my roommate's eibachs are lower than my STs
#49
Oh, and Mark- I would say that Eibachs and Konis are going to give you the best handling ride of all 'out-of-the-box' setups for sure. That way you can match the damping rate to the spring rate of the Eibachs, which everyone knows to be stiffer.
#51
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: I have ST's and love them..
Originally posted by nismo1989
Why would you want to? Do you really want the front to be that much lower than the back?? It's not that they sag in the back, that is bs. If they do, you've done something wrong. I'm trying to tell you it's the design of the car. I've had them measured over and over again, and when you look at the bottom of the car instead of the top of the wheel wells, it even looks even.
Why would you want to? Do you really want the front to be that much lower than the back?? It's not that they sag in the back, that is bs. If they do, you've done something wrong. I'm trying to tell you it's the design of the car. I've had them measured over and over again, and when you look at the bottom of the car instead of the top of the wheel wells, it even looks even.
#53
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: I have ST's and love them..
Originally posted by maxedout94
im sure im not the only one thinking this but if you like your roommates suspension setup so much then why did you not do the same as him??
im sure im not the only one thinking this but if you like your roommates suspension setup so much then why did you not do the same as him??
#55
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: I have ST's and love them..
Originally posted by MaDMaX024
i just want the drop to LOOK even. i know even looking drops handle well (evidence of my roommates eibach setup), i know they look good, and its such a negligable difference with ground clearance it wont be an issue.
i just want the drop to LOOK even. i know even looking drops handle well (evidence of my roommates eibach setup), i know they look good, and its such a negligable difference with ground clearance it wont be an issue.
I'm trying to tell you that STs won't drop it more in the back. You don't have to believe me, but I've had it measured to prove it. It's the design in the wheel wells. The rear will 'tuck' a little more than the front because the top of the rear wheel well is lower (on the outside part that you see) than the front. That doesn't impact the way your car will handle. The spring rate will have more impact than that, it will have an impact on the way the weight of the car shifts and such. If you want Eibachs, go get some Eibachs and quit
b!tchin. If you want your STs, then let them settle and you'll be alright. If they don't settle evenly (by measurement, not by your obviously disfunctional eye) then you have a problem and either need to repair something or get some new springs.
#57
Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: I have ST's and love them..
Originally posted by nismo1989
The reason your roomate's drop looks so even is because it's such a small of a drop it decieves your eye. Now you're just being silly.
I'm trying to tell you that STs won't drop it more in the back. You don't have to believe me, but I've had it measured to prove it. It's the design in the wheel wells. The rear will 'tuck' a little more than the front because the top of the rear wheel well is lower (on the outside part that you see) than the front. That doesn't impact the way your car will handle. The spring rate will have more impact than that, it will have an impact on the way the weight of the car shifts and such. If you want Eibachs, go get some Eibachs and quit
b!tchin. If you want your STs, then let them settle and you'll be alright. If they don't settle evenly (by measurement, not by your obviously disfunctional eye) then you have a problem and either need to repair something or get some new springs.
The reason your roomate's drop looks so even is because it's such a small of a drop it decieves your eye. Now you're just being silly.
I'm trying to tell you that STs won't drop it more in the back. You don't have to believe me, but I've had it measured to prove it. It's the design in the wheel wells. The rear will 'tuck' a little more than the front because the top of the rear wheel well is lower (on the outside part that you see) than the front. That doesn't impact the way your car will handle. The spring rate will have more impact than that, it will have an impact on the way the weight of the car shifts and such. If you want Eibachs, go get some Eibachs and quit
b!tchin. If you want your STs, then let them settle and you'll be alright. If they don't settle evenly (by measurement, not by your obviously disfunctional eye) then you have a problem and either need to repair something or get some new springs.
#59
Originally posted by mtcookson
what would be the next best choice under koni struts?
what would be the next best choice under koni struts?
#60
i can't tonight, my parents decided to head to kansas (where all of my family is) for christmas since it wasn't snowing. i can't seem to win, there is always something keeping me from getting to go up there.
#61
i read through the thread...
and it is hard to actually tell if any type on conclusion has been made due to the arguing. Inevitable i know, but i have a same sort of question. It i just wanted to stop the car from being so sloppy and jumpy over bumps, without sacrificing too much on the ride quality, what would be a good strut/spring setup?
-payne-
-payne-
#62
Re: i read through the thread...
Originally posted by -MaxPayne-
and it is hard to actually tell if any type on conclusion has been made due to the arguing. Inevitable i know, but i have a same sort of question. It i just wanted to stop the car from being so sloppy and jumpy over bumps, without sacrificing too much on the ride quality, what would be a good strut/spring setup?
-payne-
and it is hard to actually tell if any type on conclusion has been made due to the arguing. Inevitable i know, but i have a same sort of question. It i just wanted to stop the car from being so sloppy and jumpy over bumps, without sacrificing too much on the ride quality, what would be a good strut/spring setup?
-payne-
P.S. i'm selling my STs, PM if interested.
#63
Re: i read through the thread...
Originally posted by -MaxPayne-
and it is hard to actually tell if any type on conclusion has been made due to the arguing. Inevitable i know, but i have a same sort of question. It i just wanted to stop the car from being so sloppy and jumpy over bumps, without sacrificing too much on the ride quality, what would be a good strut/spring setup?
-payne-
and it is hard to actually tell if any type on conclusion has been made due to the arguing. Inevitable i know, but i have a same sort of question. It i just wanted to stop the car from being so sloppy and jumpy over bumps, without sacrificing too much on the ride quality, what would be a good strut/spring setup?
-payne-
#64
Re: Re: Suspension Tech Springs
Originally posted by flyry110
i thought the eibachs felt sloppier than my ST's. for some reason. Prolly the progression. i like the feel of a linear spring better. Depending on what size sidewall you're gonna be running. If you're rollin around on 35 series tires, it's gonna be rough no matter what spring you have. . ..
BTW, my ST's have a very nice ride with 45 series tires
i thought the eibachs felt sloppier than my ST's. for some reason. Prolly the progression. i like the feel of a linear spring better. Depending on what size sidewall you're gonna be running. If you're rollin around on 35 series tires, it's gonna be rough no matter what spring you have. . ..
BTW, my ST's have a very nice ride with 45 series tires
#65
Re: Re: Re: Suspension Tech Springs
Originally posted by C-Dawg
Could someone direct me to a website that will actually explain the differences in the numbers used for tire sizes.
Could someone direct me to a website that will actually explain the differences in the numbers used for tire sizes.
www.tirerack.com I think. Somewhere on that site it explains the aspect ratio of the tire sizes. If not, you oculd always do a SEARCH on the www.howthingswork.com or something like that...
#66
Re: Re: Re: Suspension Tech Springs
Originally posted by C-Dawg
Could someone direct me to a website that will actually explain the differences in the numbers used for tire sizes.
Could someone direct me to a website that will actually explain the differences in the numbers used for tire sizes.
215 / 45 / 16 P
215 = side wall to side wall width
45 = how tall the side wall is bigger number taller side wall
16 = size of the rim in inchs
p = passenger tire
brand of tire usually has a minor difference in size too
like my friends supras for example
one of his cars have Yokohamas 245's in the rear
and the other one has Sumitomo 285's in the rear
the Yokohamas were actually wider than the 285's
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