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Old May 17, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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What Springs Now ??

Well started out with Sprints...Thaught it was too low for the Axle Angle so went up to Eibachs...I am on Eibachs with my stock 15's and didnt mind the wheel gap, more up front cause of 5spd I guess. Well today I put on my 18's and the car sits good but I would like it alittle lower (still the front sits higher than the rear...
I know every type of spring and there drop's but I would like some feedback..

I am puttin on my SuperCharger in about a month so I need a stiff enough spring to handle the power...I was thinking B&G's next ?? I dont want to low becaue I am going to be putting down a decent amount of power and I know IAN had problems with axles and all that power with sprints...

I have New Coilovers in my room but for that money im gonna sell them to fund my s/c project...
Ride does not bother me AT ALL...

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Old May 17, 2004 | 04:15 PM
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Ill sell you some Apex front springs, they are 1.6" drop which is like B&G.
Old May 17, 2004 | 04:39 PM
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eibach not stiff enough? cut 1 coil all around and make it sit a bit lower.

or u can get ground controls....
Old May 17, 2004 | 07:38 PM
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Honestly, I'd keep the Eibachs. I've got them and I'm planning to kill off a little more wheel gap by going up a size in tire from 225/40/18 to 225/45/18. I think they look just fine on 18s. And you'll be hard pressed to find something stiffer than Eibachs that doesn't drop to the floor like Tien S Tech or Sprints.

Also empty out your trunk and your car should sit pretty level.
Old May 17, 2004 | 07:44 PM
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Originally Posted by drewm
Honestly, I'd keep the Eibachs. I've got them and I'm planning to kill off a little more wheel gap by going up a size in tire from 225/40/18 to 225/45/18. I think they look just fine on 18s. And you'll be hard pressed to find something stiffer than Eibachs that doesn't drop to the floor like Tien S Tech or Sprints.

Also empty out your trunk and your car should sit pretty level.
The Eibachs sit really low in the back and the front are high (5spd Problem)

I know you know alot about suspension ...How are B&G's ?? The reason I want a stiff spring is for my S/C, and I dont wanna go to low because I dont wanna fry my Axles like IANSW did when he had Sprints/Supercharger....Ian is now running B&G's...

Coilovers I own but I am selling them...
alittle help

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Old May 18, 2004 | 09:11 AM
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bump for ya....
Old May 18, 2004 | 11:04 AM
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bump for me

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Old May 18, 2004 | 11:59 AM
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if i'm not mistaken Requin6 (or is it 7?) uses B&G's. he's supercharged as well. it rides nice, prolly not as stiff as you want though.
Old May 18, 2004 | 12:22 PM
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What struts are you on?
Old May 18, 2004 | 01:06 PM
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Originally Posted by matty
The Eibachs sit really low in the back and the front are high (5spd Problem)

I know you know alot about suspension ...How are B&G's ?? The reason I want a stiff spring is for my S/C, and I dont wanna go to low because I dont wanna fry my Axles like IANSW did when he had Sprints/Supercharger....Ian is now running B&G's...

Coilovers I own but I am selling them...
alittle help

-matt
I believe Ian had an auto at the time of his problems. That accounts for a lot of weight up front. Wait until you put the SC on and it should even your front and rear drop. If it doesn't then consider new springs, but in the meantime I would save money because it might work out.
Old May 18, 2004 | 01:12 PM
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put the coilovers on, i mean, u'd get everything you want out of that setup, just save up a little longer for the SC
Old May 18, 2004 | 01:17 PM
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I have B&Gs to go with my 19s. I have an auto transmission and a HUGE ported box and sub. The weight of the box and sub together is probably over 100 pounds. The drop is nice but it is lower in the back. I can fit two fingers up front and maybe a half a finger in the back (I have have to angle my finger).
Old May 18, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by I30tMikeD
What struts are you on?
AGX's...
I was really thinking about going to back to Sprints but that axle angle really buggs me...I think the Eibach Axle angle is almost perfect but that wheel gap is bothering me.

I could put the Coilovers on but then that will temp me to slam the car...and its kewl but putting all that power down may not be a good idea

keep on giving me some pointers...this is good

-matt
Old May 18, 2004 | 06:06 PM
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You can raise the back a little using Koni Yellow.
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