What springs?! Help a n00b out PLZ!

[humpmasterflex]

Ok, so after going to the AC meet and being asked "did you raise your car" by jjr007... I decided I seriously need some springs to lower this b1tch.

Right now I'm unemployed for about a month now, so I'm tight on cash... so I am only going for springs to put on stock shocks.

Also I am not lookin to be scraping everywhere... Ideal would be no more than 1.5" drop... ideal would be 1".

So... what would you guys go for if you were a broke man with dreams? Any preferences?

[Brian Todd]

i have tein stech on stock shocks and the drop is decent and the ride quality is good.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2367000-2367999/2367178_153_full.jpg

[thechromecoyote]

Its hard to drop the car cheaply to be honest.

You should get a rear camber kit, plus alignment fees.

Springs $100-300
Rear Camber $80-200
Alignment $50-150

Plus labor fees if you arent doing it yourself.

[SPAM&RICE]

Eiback sortlines were inexpensive and a solid upgrade from stock. love the drop and handling, shocks are a must for any dropped vehicle though(keep in mind):decision:

[Drew1d]

I'm sure James didn't mean for you to take it that way. :mredface:

[jimmyjames]

I would go Eibach Pro-kit over Sportlines if you will see any speed bumps or driveways with curbs. The pro-kit offers about a 1-1.5" drop as you'd like. The price of the springs are about $200 new. Used are hard to come by since once people buy them, they rarely ever sell them.

[humpmasterflex]

I'm sure James didn't mean for you to take it that way. :mredface:

Oh i know he didn't... but I was just like "damn, does it really look that high up..."

[humpmasterflex]

i have tein stech on stock shocks and the drop is decent and the ride quality is good.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/3/web/2367000-2367999/2367178_153_full.jpg

How many inches is that drop and what's your tire/wheel size you got therE????

[ep_hatcher_510]

Prokit are good springs with decent drop rate, stock struts still will last quite a while with these, and camber kit is not a must if funds are low. Just get an alignment and tires will last a good 2+ years.

[smoody]

Ok, so after going to the AC meet and being asked "did you raise your car" by jjr007... I decided I seriously need some springs to lower this b1tch.

Right now I'm unemployed for about a month now, so I'm tight on cash... so I am only going for springs to put on stock shocks.

Also I am not lookin to be scraping everywhere... Ideal would be no more than 1.5" drop... ideal would be 1".

So... what would you guys go for if you were a broke man with dreams? Any preferences?

I know how you feel about it. I'm unemployed as well, wanting to do so much to the car really sucks. I just bought H&R springs for my car and my car is not scraping, until I get a job I'm putting the first check into the car:mbiggrin:. Until you get springs you will be one happy person. Just know that once you start working you should put new struts on your lists and rear camber kit atleast

[humpmasterflex]

I would go Eibach Pro-kit over Sportlines if you will see any speed bumps or driveways with curbs. The pro-kit offers about a 1-1.5" drop as you'd like. The price of the springs are about $200 new. Used are hard to come by since once people buy them, they rarely ever sell them.

Why? To sportlines shatter over speed bumps or something... lol?!

[ep_hatcher_510]

some people complain that sportlines are too soft.

i think progress springs have a good even drop, the fronts are a bit lower so you wont get the sag in the rear.

[ep3man]

eibach's are gay you will end up changing them eventually cuz they sag in the back so do teins... stick with neuspeed or h&r they give you a nice even drop...

[bluedevilI]

i got tein s.techs, but im goin h&r....2 inch all the way!!!!

[bluedevilI]

eibach's are gay you will end up changing them eventually cuz they sag in the back so do teins... stick with neuspeed or h&r they give you a nice even drop...

wat teins give u a sag in the back? s.techs dont if thats wat ure talkin about. had em for about 6 months now n theyre fine, no sag

[creamSODA]

stechs for what you are looking for are perfect

[humpmasterflex]

From what this website says:

http://www.sportcompactonly.com/Lowering-Springs/Coilovers-Springs/Suspension/part_c-38_pl-904_p-36874.htm

The S-tech are 1.4 front and 1.3 rear... Does anyone have pics of how low they looks like on stock wheels or 15's???

[i3urton_31]

From what this website says:

http://www.sportcompactonly.com/Lowering-Springs/Coilovers-Springs/Suspension/part_c-38_pl-904_p-36874.htm

The S-tech are 1.4 front and 1.3 rear... Does anyone have pics of how low they looks like on stock wheels or 15's???

ya teins would be the best bet. personally i would say wait a 4 months or so and get coilovers, cause if ur wanting to keep ur car long term u will most liekly need new shocks down the road, do it right the first time.