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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 01:26 PM
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I'm debating on wether or not i should get eibach sportlines for my Teg or should i try a coilover kit. I want to try and have that stock ride comfort as close as possible. I know i'll lose some of it, but want to have some atleast.
I've done my search but i want to know what everyone else has and what their opinion is. Its just for looks, not serious racing maybe once in awhile i'll go to the track. Thanks.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 02:31 PM
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My opinion is that springs are a better ride. I have koni yellows and neuspeed race lowering springs, and the ride is exceptional, i would get lowering springs if i were you its much cheaper than coil overs and i just believe springs are better.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 02:37 PM
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Default Re: Springs or coil-over kits? (DrewQ1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DrewQ1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I want to try and have that stock ride comfort as close as possible. ...Its just for looks, not serious racing maybe once in awhile i'll go to the track. Thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

I say springs then.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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What is the difference in them? I am about to get my hands on some eibachs for dirt cheap and I was wondering if they are better than adjustable coilovers???
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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Default Re: Springs or coil-over kits? (DrewQ1)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DrewQ1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'm debating on wether or not i should get eibach sportlines for my Teg or should i try a coilover kit. I want to try and have that stock ride comfort as close as possible. I know i'll lose some of it, but want to have some atleast.
I've done my search but i want to know what everyone else has and what their opinion is. Its just for looks, not serious racing maybe once in awhile i'll go to the track. Thanks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Go with the spring they will give you a more comfortable ride then coil-overs.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by B16CRXT &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What is the difference in them? I am about to get my hands on some eibachs for dirt cheap and I was wondering if they are better than adjustable coilovers???</TD></TR></TABLE>

That is the difference, spring give you a drop rate (whatever type you buy 1"-2" whatever) "adjustable coilovers" do just that "adjust" the springs are smaller and in this being stiffer.
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Old Jul 25, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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looks like springs it is.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 12:32 PM
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 01:31 PM
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Default Re: Springs or coil-over kits? (DrewQ1)

In my honest opinion springs are terrible. I've done eibach pro kit and sportlines w/ tokico struts and it was rough as hell. I went with the Tein SS-P coilover kit, and I can go from a stock ride to a stiff as hell zero body roll ride now.

Springs=

Quality (not sleeves) coilover kit =
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 04:13 PM
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A quality brand of springs should give you a nice ride, sleeve coilovers tend to have linear springs so give a relatively bumpy ride whereas springs are usually progressive.
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 09:03 PM
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nightly bump
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Old Jul 26, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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Default Re: Springs or coil-over kits? (DrewQ1)

ground control coilover kit.

good ride quality, and fully adjustable to the ride height of your choice on all four corners.

With springs your stuck at one height and you might not like it. Sometimes it's an un -even drop.
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 07:21 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by boostedsol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">ground control coilover kit.

good ride quality, and fully adjustable to the ride height of your choice on all four corners.

With springs your stuck at one height and you might not like it. Sometimes it's an un -even drop.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Every car i've ridden in with a groundcontrol kit was bumpy as hell...
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Old Jul 28, 2004 | 08:26 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by kur0ryu &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

Every car i've ridden in with a groundcontrol kit was bumpy as hell...</TD></TR></TABLE>

They probably didn't cut the bumpstops.
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