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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 08:57 AM
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I'm looking for decent springs not to expensive though, i want to still have a decent ride, and i dont want my car to be slammed, but that nice sleek look, and close the wheel wells gaps. Also would a 1.7 in drop or 1.5 in drop be better. i thought about 2.0 in but then i thought thats too low and i'll be scraping. I'm looking for more the comfort side instead of the performance. basically i'm doin it for looks.
And why would you choose them?
Its a 95 4dr SE/LS.

Also If you have pictures of how the Teg would look, post them so i can have an idea on how it would look on certain springs.


What do you guys think of dropzone coilovers?


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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:07 AM
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Eibach thats for sure, for cheap price or cheapest one you can get i think.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:08 AM
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Voted Skunk2. Definetly get some coilovers, if that wasn't already the plan .

ALSO: What is 'cheap' for you? Just curious...
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:17 AM
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I can't vote, but I would say Tein
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:22 AM
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Default Re: What lowering springs? (Justin_Bradley)

No coilovers for me, i already know the ride is a lot stiffer.
Cheap as in, i can go to wal-mart cheap but not dollar store cheap.
somthing decent.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:25 AM
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tein
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 10:04 AM
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i have skunk2 lowering springs on my teg and it looks just right. 2.25 in the front and 2 inches in the back
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 10:43 AM
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do you have any pics of your car?
I was thinkin of like 1.5 or somthin. if that closes the wheel gap enough.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 11:27 AM
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Tein
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 12:34 PM
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tien. im rolling with tien. and there's a good deal at homiehookup.com
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 03:43 PM
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whats the drop for tein. all i see is 2.5 for the front and 1.7 in the rear. i was lookin for 1.7 in the front and rear or 1.5 in the back. I dont want to kill my oil pan or anything else under my car.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 03:54 PM
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Default Re: What lowering springs? (DrewQ1)

was rolling on h&r race springs...2" front, 1.75" back...very nice...for a very good price too
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 04:11 PM
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do you have any pics?
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 04:30 PM
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neuspeeds cheap and has a good drop
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 07:59 PM
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wow people really like tein.
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 08:16 PM
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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surprised Progress didnt make the list, they are making a killer drag setup just not released for integras yet
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Old Jan 12, 2005 | 09:39 PM
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Tein's are good for street use...but they are a bit soft if you're looking for a little more performance track wise. I think the H&R springs have a good street/track balance, and the eibachs are fairly decent as well. If you have the money skunk2 coilovers or GC's would be even better.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 07:00 AM
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This would be a daily driver so i'm lookin for street comfortabilty not track use.
I was actually looking at H&R. there the only ones that seem like they give a decent drop, the others either drop too much or too little, or you have the boat effect and the front is higher than the back.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 07:53 AM
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Eibach is the top choice. Go with the proline kit or sportline for just a tad lower. You can't go wrong.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 09:03 AM
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Yeah but dont they give you the boat look?
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 09:26 AM
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I too want to lower my car the same amount you do (1.5"-1.7") so bump.
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 10:22 AM
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eibach sportline
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 10:51 AM
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h&r Sport !
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Old Jan 13, 2005 | 03:35 PM
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Default Re: What lowering springs? (DrewQ1)

You can try tanabes new 210 springs. I like mine.
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