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Old Dec 14, 2001 | 03:33 PM
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Anyone with Drop Zone Springs???

Hey,

I heard these springs are the exact as the sprints and ride the same... is this true?? they advertise for a 2 inch drop because if it is I'm gonna go order them I cant stand waiting for sprints!

Please let me know any info!
Old Dec 14, 2001 | 04:58 PM
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Re: Anyone with Drop Zone Springs???

did anyone find out who actaully made them ? maybe they are just rebadged sprints?
Old Dec 14, 2001 | 05:06 PM
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Re: Re: Anyone with Drop Zone Springs???

Originally posted by NickStam
did anyone find out who actaully made them ? maybe they are just rebadged sprints?


no the rear is lower..

if anything its Sprint Fronts and Intrax Rears
Old Dec 14, 2001 | 05:09 PM
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Nick,

I Think your right look at the model numbers for both:

Sprint=Model 9500 Retail Price 264.00
DZ=Model 9500 Retail Price 264.00

anyways I ordered a set from Alex he said he got 2 in today and since I been with him ever since waiting on sprints I'll just go with these.. he did tell me he measured his old sprints with these and they are PHYSICALLY the same size... I will take pics as soon as I think their settled and post them.. and also tell you guys about the ride.
Old Dec 14, 2001 | 05:36 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Anyone with Drop Zone Springs???

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no the rear is lower..

if anything its Sprint Fronts and Intrax Rears
looks good
Old Dec 14, 2001 | 06:09 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Anyone with Drop Zone Springs???

Originally posted by NickStam


looks good
yes
Old Dec 14, 2001 | 07:46 PM
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Damn...

So let me get this straight - I paid more for Sprints, which have a smaller drop, ride the same, and don't look as good (kinda goes hand in hand with the bigger drop). Now I want the DropZones!
-Cyrus
Old Dec 14, 2001 | 10:14 PM
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if any of you guys are interested you can order them from Alex Jovicic alex@southwestautoworks.com

Unlike the sprints these are in stock!!!!!!!!!!
Old Dec 15, 2001 | 01:02 AM
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how much do the dropzone springs usually go for? honestly, i have never heard of dropzone before today...
Old Dec 15, 2001 | 04:22 AM
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don't be concerned w/ that pic. find out who makes those springs first.
Old Dec 15, 2001 | 10:03 AM
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True...

Sprint Performance Suspension is a VERY well known manefacturer, and for all we know that pic could be photoshopped or a car with 19"s.
-Cyrus
Old Dec 15, 2001 | 10:07 AM
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hmmm...

i have sprints, and my front is lower than the back hehe.... looks good =P
Old Dec 15, 2001 | 01:54 PM
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Well, we'll see I ordered a set ..I'll take pics and stuff
Old Dec 15, 2001 | 02:01 PM
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I was told their the same ppl that made sprints..

plus look at their site http://www.teamdropzone.com/

and then look at Sprints website http://www.sprintspring.com

all the model #'s match, also they all retail the same.
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Originally posted by maximumsport
I was told their the same ppl that made sprints..

plus look at their site http://www.teamdropzone.com/

and then look at Sprints website http://www.sprintspring.com

all the model #'s match, also they all retail the same.
Which means the drop will be the same and they will sit unlevel like Sprints. Why can't ONE company create a 2" drop thats level!!
-Cyrus
Old Dec 15, 2001 | 02:12 PM
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Not quite... you see those pics Sprint max posted I talked to the guy that owns that max he told me they sit pretty leveled (as you see in the pic) and ride pretty damn good.. so if anything their like the second batch of sprints maybe a fix ??
Old Dec 16, 2001 | 03:38 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Anyone with Drop Zone Springs???

Originally posted by SprintMax


no the rear is lower..

if anything its Sprint Fronts and Intrax Rears
So the blue Max photo insert in your post is not Photoshop-ed in any way?

What is the size of the wheels/tires pictured?

And those are Drop Zone springs?

Thanks.

Old Dec 17, 2001 | 12:37 AM
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my brother installed drop zones last night. the front is a lot higher then the back. i got sprints. my drop is a lot lower. his prob gotta wear in though.
Old Dec 17, 2001 | 11:30 AM
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Originally posted by Vyrus

Which means the drop will be the same and they will sit unlevel like Sprints. Why can't ONE company create a 2" drop thats level!!
-Cyrus
I know!...
Old Dec 17, 2001 | 02:53 PM
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Woohoo!

Originally posted by puremax
my brother installed drop zones last night. the front is a lot higher then the back. i got sprints. my drop is a lot lower. his prob gotta wear in though.
Sprints are still the lowest even if they do sit unlevel!
-Cyrus
Old Dec 17, 2001 | 03:59 PM
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not true.

my friend installed his in and they sit pretty even... and low 2 finger gap. personally exact as sprints but with the back lower so everything is even...
Old Dec 17, 2001 | 04:28 PM
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Originally posted by maximumsport
not true.

my friend installed his in and they sit pretty even... and low 2 finger gap. personally exact as sprints but with the back lower so everything is even...
I like the sound of that

Originally posted by puremax
my brother installed drop zones last night. the front is a lot higher then the back. i got sprints. my drop is a lot lower. his prob gotta wear in though.
got any pics?
Old Dec 17, 2001 | 11:00 PM
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Sprint and DZ probably are made by the same company...I was actually thinking that for a while. I've got a set of red coated "Sprints" from Alex back in the spring. As far as I'd known, Sprints are blue...

So I'm thinking that a very feasible way that I ended up with red "Sprints" is:
1.) If the company making Sprints also made DZ's
2.) They sent the wrong color to Alex, who sold them to me.
Old Dec 18, 2001 | 03:08 AM
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Originally posted by puremax
my brother installed drop zones last night. the front is a lot higher then the back. i got sprints. my drop is a lot lower. his prob gotta wear in though.
you buy springs used with 2k miles. course they sit low right away.
you brother buy brand new springs with 0 miles. course they sit high.

solution: let settle. then compare.
Old Dec 18, 2001 | 07:34 AM
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prices

last time I checked Southwest auto works sells the dropzone springs for $135 shipped and the sprints for $149 shipped, so if they're the same springs I'll same myself $14 and go with the dropzone springs.. He also said the the sprints should be back in stock later this week, but he already has the dropzone springs in stock now.
Old Dec 18, 2001 | 08:10 AM
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Yup.

I'm tired of waiting for Sprints.. Alex has already sent my order out I should be getting the Dropzones Friday... I'll let it settle for about 2 weeks then take pics of them next to my friends max with Sprints. but I'm telling you their the same.
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