s1mply_v

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just as the title said.. anyone have any experience or say in these?..

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/FALKE...QQcmdZViewItem

just wondering if they're worth the money.. they're priced realy good. any and all input would help. Thanks guys/girls.

irish44j

iTrader: (38)

I'm going to leave this here only because I don't think we've heard about this brand of springs before.

I know the listing says they are made by Falken, I don't see anything on the box or spring that indicates that is the case. If Falken was actually making these, I would think they would put their name on it like they do on the wheels they sell.

Notice his other auctions have "falken" strut tower braces as well. Seems a bit fishy. Only one way to find out though....buy them and review them for us.

See if the seller can provide spring rates.

ThurzNite

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Interesting, I guess Falken makes things other than tires now
http://64.233.169.104/search?q=cache...ient=firefox-a
and the springs are listed on Falken's website: http://www.falkentire.com/cart_data/23.html
Jae

s1mply_v

iTrader: (23)

il ask the seller for spring rates but i cant give up $100 for a review right now..

im starting college this Sept. and gotta squeeze every penny out my *** as much as i can lol but if i did have the money i would.

The seller stated in the item description that its a line of performance products Falken discontinued.. its in the strut bar auction page but in the springs they don't say that.. i think they're still produced.. guessing from thurznite's info (thanks by the way).

They are/were $245 and now $100 on ebay.. hmmm.. i think they're worth a shot but damn i wish i had the money.

If anyone else has any info. please come up.

Thanks Irish and Thurz for your inputs.

s1mply_v

iTrader: (23)

I just looked through the sellers history on those springs.. and it seems someone with a 5th gen. bought a set.. i emailed him with some threatening questions :P il be back with updates for everyone

ThurzNite

iTrader: (13)

Yeah, they discontinued that line of products. I read in a Lexus forum that they are Eibach replicas, which would explain why they have the street and track line of springs just like Eibach.

Also sounds like you're in a $$$ pinch. I've old other teens not to spend $ on upgrades because it's a liability, not an asset. Unless u got tons of $ that's yours (not your parents), think twice before modding. BUT, if u can turn that liability into an asset, such as other members who compete w/their Maxima and earn $ by winning races, then it's all good.

Jae

MorpheusZero

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If you expect a set of springs to win you a race, you're in for a big surprise...

s1mply_v

iTrader: (23)

lol no im not expecting just a set of springs would put me 1st in the finish line..

and yea money is tight.. mainly because im starting college this Sept. and i know thats a better investment out of everything/anything besides a home, but..

i wz just thinking for $100 i can't go wrong.. it is a step better (maybe) in handling. I have to replace my worn stock shocks anyways.

Is winning full tanks of gas an asset? lol me and buddies like to sprint to where ever we go lol

nick_auto96

Don't go cheap on springs or shocks. If $$ is tight you can buy used springs like
Eibachs from the org
or leave it stock.

ThurzNite

iTrader: (13)

On a budget, get agx or illumina struts. Those will help you on acceleration, braking, and cornering. Pricey, but life-saving in many situations.

For $100, I'd rather get rear sway bar instead of springs. It won't affect ride quality but helps tremendously in turns. However, there was a huge debate on weather RSB helps or detracts in performance driving.

After that, invest in some driving lessons. Auto-X is relatively cheap and the skills you learn is transferable to the next car you get.

Or many have gotten the front strut tower brace for $20-25 shipped from ebay.

I like Nick's idea of used springs. Find someone upgrading to coilovers and buy their used struts. Or maybe someone is parting out their car for sale. I got my Sprint springs for free as long as I promised to pass them on for free when I'm done with them.

Jae

s1mply_v

iTrader: (23)

Thanks for the advice guys il definitely wait.. and in the mean time i can save up also cool.

oh.. and this is the response from the seller of the Falken springs..

"Regarding the spring rates, we aren’t sure of the actual numbers. These are discontinued items from Falken that never had their spring rates publicly available. However, they are re-branded Eibachs, with ride quality and “feel” somewhere between a Pro-Kit and Sportline spring. It gives a slightly lowered stance with an OEM-like ride quality, but a bit more firm.



Let us know if you have any other questions.



Thanks,



Ryan Zupancic

Injected Performance, LLC

Phone: (888) 465-7373

Fax: (859) 381-1782"

so.. yup.. i guess this is the end of this thread. Thanks everyone.

s1mply_v

iTrader: (23)

Oh.. one last update.. the one sole guy that purchased a set of these "falken" springs has finaly emailed me back. He stated that the set they sent him didnt even fit at all and failed to even give him another set. So he got his money back and ... WARNING!! this seller is a no no on the springs, BUT, i did buy the strut bar to see for myself and for $40, its realy not that bad. i can post pics up upon request. Take care everyone.

ThurzNite

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$40 for a strut bar? From my perspective, it's either
$20 no name ebay strut bar
$120 Stillen
$195 Cattman Titanium

Man, I hope that Falken is an upgrade from the generic one, and not just a sticker on the generic.

Jae

s1mply_v

iTrader: (23)

whats the generic one your talking of? as in juss a thin aluminum bar?

ThurzNite

iTrader: (13)

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=230160489560

Jae