Lowering spring buyers guide

Bigdrumma22 · 03-30-2008, 03:50 PM

Ok, I did a search and didn't come up with much, so I guess I'll post it up. I have Eibach sportlines right now, but recently had longtube headers installed so I'm looking for some springs with a little less drop, but also better ride quality because IMO the sportlines suck. They were on the car when I got them, so I had no control over that. I do have the stock springs but don't want it that high either. I figure I can add a poll and y'all can vote or just post your experiences here and everyone can use this as a buyers guide of sorts when looking into buying springs. Please post spring comparisons to stock; or if you've had many aftermarket setups, post significant differences you noticed between different setups. Hope this turns out the way I anticipate. Thanks for any info.

p.s. Sportlines are 2" front/1.8" rear drop

4.6stanger · 03-30-2008, 04:42 PM

Id try the eibach pro-kit. Should clear those speed bumps a lil better.

Bigdrumma22 · 03-30-2008, 04:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 4.6stanger

Id try the eibach pro-kit. Should clear those speed bumps a lil better.

I thought about it as far as ride height goes, but if they ride anything like their sportline counterpart, I don't want em'.

4.6stanger · 03-30-2008, 07:02 PM

i remember a while back another stang forum board, they had a big deal on the same subject and everybody voted H&R. Not to low and better ride than eibach on what i remember.

H0SS302 · 03-30-2008, 07:13 PM

IMO c springs give the perfect drop. for less money.

Bigdrumma22 · 03-30-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by 4.6stanger

i remember a while back another stang forum board, they had a big deal on the same subject and everybody voted H&R. Not to low and better ride than eibach on what i remember.

Do you have the link to it?

Bigdrumma22 · 03-30-2008, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by H0SS302

IMO c springs give the perfect drop. for less money.

Do you have these springs or know someone who does, or is this just your opinion?

H0SS302 · 03-30-2008, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdrumma22

Do you have these springs or know someone who does, or is this just your opinion?

i know some ppl with them, and am planning on buying them..unless i can get a trade on some eibachs. the c springs just fit MY personal likes of what a good drop is

Bigdrumma22 · 03-30-2008, 09:37 PM

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Originally Posted by H0SS302

i know some ppl with them, and am planning on buying them..unless i can get a trade on some eibachs. the c springs just fit MY personal likes of what a good drop is

I love my drop right now for looks, but for daily driver, it's not always so great. I just want something 1/4" to 1/2" taller. It's B, C, then F least to most drop, right?

H0SS302 · 03-30-2008, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdrumma22

I love my drop right now for looks, but for daily driver, it's not always so great. I just want something 1/4" to 1/2" taller. It's B, C, then F least to most drop, right?

b,c are the same drop IIRC but the spring rates are a little different. B is more for a DD car just looking for looks. C is more for performance

Bigdrumma22 · 03-30-2008, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by H0SS302

b,c are the same drop IIRC but the spring rates are a little different. B is more for a DD car just looking for looks. C is more for performance

Ever known anyone who had roush stage 2 springs or ridden in a Roush stage 2? I'm interested in those right now, or possibly H&R because they seem to be pretty popular.

SCobraVT99 · 03-31-2008, 06:12 AM

Joe, drive my car, and see how you like my springs. Identical to your suspension set up, just with the pro kit...u can hear my catback too

Bigdrumma22 · 03-31-2008, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by SCobraVT99

Joe, drive my car, and see how you like my springs. Identical to your suspension set up, just with the pro kit...u can hear my catback too

Yeah, might just have to do that next time ur in town. Let me know. I wanna change em' within the next couple of months.

T5killa · 03-31-2008, 01:40 PM

well in regards to ride I tihnk any drop spring is going to have a negative affect on ride. I have BBK Gripp springs that drop 1 1/2 inches and they aren't too harsh but no where near stock.

Bigdrumma22 · 03-31-2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by T5killa

well in regards to ride I tihnk any drop spring is going to have a negative affect on ride. I have BBK Gripp springs that drop 1 1/2 inches and they aren't too harsh but no where near stock.

Yeah, I know they will all be stiffer than stock, but I just don't want something so stiff. I have also looked at those BBK Gripps. Did you have it stock and then lower it, so you could tell the difference? That's my problem is I've never been in a stock car.

SUfanINsa · 03-31-2008, 03:45 PM

I have the pro kit and I really like the way the car sits and the driveability

T5killa · 03-31-2008, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Bigdrumma22

Yeah, I know they will all be stiffer than stock, but I just don't want something so stiff. I have also looked at those BBK Gripps. Did you have it stock and then lower it, so you could tell the difference? That's my problem is I've never been in a stock car.

yea I went from stock to dropped. Handling is night and day but the ride went from pretty nice to a little stiff. The gain in handling outweighed the stiff ride though. I got them used too.

Bigdrumma22 · 03-31-2008, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by T5killa

yea I went from stock to dropped. Handling is night and day but the ride went from pretty nice to a little stiff. The gain in handling outweighed the stiff ride though. I got them used too.

Yeah, I got mine like this, so I never felt stock. I love the handling, (except when it's wet... almost died a few times

), and the stance is awesome but the ride beats you up sometimes. Does the prokit have less spring rate for softer ride? Y'all know how bad SA roads are....

SCobraVT99 · 04-01-2008, 06:06 AM

to be honest, maybe my springs were shit when I bought the car, but the pro-kit...seems to make me feel less bumps, and give me a better ride. I did new schocks and struts at the same time, so im sure that is a factor as well

seco · 04-01-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdrumma22

Ok, I did a search and didn't come up with much, so I guess I'll post it up. I have Eibach sportlines right now, but recently had longtube headers installed so I'm looking for some springs with a little less drop, but also better ride quality because IMO the sportlines suck. They were on the car when I got them, so I had no control over that. I do have the stock springs but don't want it that high either. I figure I can add a poll and y'all can vote or just post your experiences here and everyone can use this as a buyers guide of sorts when looking into buying springs. Please post spring comparisons to stock; or if you've had many aftermarket setups, post significant differences you noticed between different setups. Hope this turns out the way I anticipate. Thanks for any info.

p.s. Sportlines are 2" front/1.8" rear drop

say dude let me know if you're interesting in selling the sportlines - I'm not running long tubes and I love the stance on sportlines. I actually only need the front springs LMK

View Poll Results: Which lowering springs get your vote?
Eibach	11	45.83%
H&R	7	29.17%
Steeda	3	12.50%
Roush	0	0%
FRPP	3	12.50%
Other	0	0%
Voters: 24. You may not vote on this poll

03-30-2008, 03:50 PM	#1
Bigdrumma22 Evil Angel Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 867 Trader Rating: (1)	Lowering spring buyers guide Ok, I did a search and didn't come up with much, so I guess I'll post it up. I have Eibach sportlines right now, but recently had longtube headers installed so I'm looking for some springs with a little less drop, but also better ride quality because IMO the sportlines suck. They were on the car when I got them, so I had no control over that. I do have the stock springs but don't want it that high either. I figure I can add a poll and y'all can vote or just post your experiences here and everyone can use this as a buyers guide of sorts when looking into buying springs. Please post spring comparisons to stock; or if you've had many aftermarket setups, post significant differences you noticed between different setups. Hope this turns out the way I anticipate. Thanks for any info. p.s. Sportlines are 2" front/1.8" rear drop __________________ 2002 Mustang GT, 271hp/306tq on 87 CMR Tune, Roush short throw rally style shifter, King Cobra Clutch, Roush CAI, C&L Plenum, BBK/Roush 75mm T/B, Kooks L/Ts w/catted X, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat-back, Eibach Pro-kit Springs, Energy Suspension bushings, KYB AGX's, Hotchkis C/C plates, UPR ProStreet rear control arms, Brembo Drilled/Hawk pads, BFG's, Dual Halo Projector 8k HIDs, Kenwood: KDC-X790, KAC-9102D, KAC-8402; Infinity: 6810CS, 6812CF; Orion: P series subs all powered by Optima Last edited by Bigdrumma22; 03-30-2008 at 09:38 PM.

03-30-2008, 04:42 PM	#2
4.6stanger Three-hundredths of a second away from it!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 2,296 Trader Rating: (2)	Id try the eibach pro-kit. Should clear those speed bumps a lil better. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT-K&N FIPK, Accufab Plenum/ 75mm T-body, Diablosport Predator, 4.10s, Pro 5.0 shifter, Bassani O/r x-pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, Steeda pulleys, Mickey Thompson ET streets, Moser axles, Eibach Sportlines, Hotchkis U/Lca's, 180* t-stat_ best e.t 13.02@103!!!!

03-30-2008, 07:02 PM	#4
4.6stanger Three-hundredths of a second away from it!!!! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lufkin, Texas Posts: 2,296 Trader Rating: (2)	i remember a while back another stang forum board, they had a big deal on the same subject and everybody voted H&R. Not to low and better ride than eibach on what i remember. __________________ 2002 Mustang GT-K&N FIPK, Accufab Plenum/ 75mm T-body, Diablosport Predator, 4.10s, Pro 5.0 shifter, Bassani O/r x-pipe, Magnaflow Magnapacks, Steeda pulleys, Mickey Thompson ET streets, Moser axles, Eibach Sportlines, Hotchkis U/Lca's, 180* t-stat_ best e.t 13.02@103!!!!

03-31-2008, 06:12 AM	#12
SCobraVT99 God's gift to Dell Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Round Rock Posts: 1,064 Trader Rating: (0)	Joe, drive my car, and see how you like my springs. Identical to your suspension set up, just with the pro kit...u can hear my catback too __________________

03-31-2008, 01:40 PM	#14
T5killa Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 695 Trader Rating: (6)	well in regards to ride I tihnk any drop spring is going to have a negative affect on ride. I have BBK Gripp springs that drop 1 1/2 inches and they aren't too harsh but no where near stock. __________________ The artist formerly known as 210banginstang

03-31-2008, 03:45 PM	#16
SUfanINsa Damn the Spurs are good Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Converse Posts: 6,664 Trader Rating: (3)	I have the pro kit and I really like the way the car sits and the driveability __________________ JLT RAI,Tri-Ax,Steeda Pullies,3.73's,MAC LT's,Pro Chamber,Aluminum DS,UPR FLSFC's,PP TB,Jody Plenum,Autometer Lunar Guauges

04-01-2008, 06:06 AM	#19
SCobraVT99 God's gift to Dell Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Round Rock Posts: 1,064 Trader Rating: (0)	to be honest, maybe my springs were shit when I bought the car, but the pro-kit...seems to make me feel less bumps, and give me a better ride. I did new schocks and struts at the same time, so im sure that is a factor as well __________________

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