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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 04:37 PM
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which springs are the best for their price?

i'm looking to get some, h&r are about $215 whcih are the most expensive...eibach are about 200 and sprint are the cheapest..anyone know if the h&r are worth it?
Old Jun 19, 2003 | 05:00 PM
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Well i have B+Gs and i love them, they drop more than H+Rs and the ride is great. Not harsh, or that bumpy, kinda feels like a firmer SE suspension setup. the drop ended up being more than i imagined, 2 finger front, 1 finger rear (systems to blame). I picked mine up for 195 shipped.

Sprints are the cheapest and also drop the most. They are a harsher spring (just because of the drop)

eibachs dont drop quite what sprints drop, but are deemed a pretty harsh spring (because of their rate)

Maxspeeds are another choice, but i dont know much about them...

H&Rs are worth it if you want a softer ride yet still have a lowered look. It just wont drop you as much if you looking for that slammed look




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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 05:11 PM
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I bought B&G's also. 179 plus shipping from shox.com. They will be installed over the weekend.
Old Jun 19, 2003 | 05:17 PM
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I have MaxSpeed springs. They are sporty, and the drop is definitely noticable... but not too much to kill the ride. It's also even if not just a tad bit higher in the back (without a load, maybe 1/2" ) They are also some of the least expensive. The drop is about the same as all the others, except for Sprints, which are just too much, and kill the suspension travel.

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Old Jun 19, 2003 | 05:19 PM
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i'd say Eibach springs are #1, followed by Progress

Eibach gives an even drop, lower than H&R's and the ride is nice, contrary to what people say.

I helped a friend switch from H&R's to Eibachs...the ride quality is the same, lower drop, handling is about the same.

This same friend rode in another max with b+g's with kyb agx and said the ride was harsh.

I didn't take a ride on it...but out of sprints, h&r, eibach, progress, ground controls...i liked the eibach ride the most.
Old Jun 19, 2003 | 05:43 PM
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I think you can get Progress springs for $160. I scooped mine on sale for $130. Drop is 1.7"/1.5" (f/r). The handling is firm but comfortable.
Old Jun 20, 2003 | 02:28 AM
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Re: which springs are the best for their price?

Originally posted by lifo
i'm looking to get some, h&r are about $215 whcih are the most expensive...eibach are about 200 and sprint are the cheapest..anyone know if the h&r are worth it?
It all depends on what you want, stiff, soft, comfortable, handling, looks
http://drewm.dyndns.org/~drew/maxfaq...?MaximaSprings
Old Jun 20, 2003 | 09:37 PM
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I got Intrax for $176 off eBay (shipped) but if i could do it all over... i might get something different, but would never go lower.
Old Jun 21, 2003 | 12:42 AM
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I'd say sprints are the best value.. just because I like the look of our cars with nearly no wheel gaps. Intrax with a coil cut in the front will look pretty much the same as Sprints with a coil cut in the rear, just FYI
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