Which springs are for me?

jashton · 04-15-2008, 11:15 AM

To start, I have read countless threads on various springs for this car.

My goal is to retain something that is close to factory ride quality, while getting a decent drop. I want to avoid hearing creaks, moans, groans etc. which is my biggest concern.

1. Tein S-Tech - These were my first choice until I read they squeak over every bump. I like the fact the front is lowered slightly more than the rear.

2. Eibach Pro-Kit - Appealed to me a lot but the drop will not be enough for me

3. Eibach Sportlines - Appealing drop for me, but don't want to completely ruin my factory ride quality and blow my stock shocks.

4. Skunk2 - Just no, not a fan of this drop.

If really want to go with the S-Tech's but am very worried I will be getting squeaks which I can't stand. It is really between them and the sportlines, but i'm woried about blowing my shocks after a few months.

Any opinions from personal experience would be great on the Tein S-Techs and Eibach Sportlines.

-Jeff

ortivt6 · 04-15-2008, 01:11 PM

Both the S-tech and sportlines drop about the same... u really cant tell the difference unless u measured it... as far as noises, every suspension in our cars makes noise from the back over speed bumps... I have had tein s-tech, tein basic, HFP, and now HFP shocks with sportlines... and can say the recent set up is the BEST... couldnt be happier... In my opinion go with sportlines cuz many member do complain more with s-tech noises...

BrineSI · 04-15-2008, 01:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jashton

2. Eibach Pro-Kit - Appealed to me a lot but the drop will not be enough for me

-Jeff

Really? I always find that the prokit is a great looking drop without killing ride quality, I think this is fairly low...

drahgon · 04-15-2008, 02:57 PM

I have read good things about progress springs and they are a supposed to be a slightly less aggressive drop then sportlines.

ffswizzlestick · 04-15-2008, 03:02 PM

I have S Techs and I have no squeaking problems at all.

jashton · 04-15-2008, 04:25 PM

I am probably going to lean toward the sportlines the way it looks right now.

-Jeff

jashton · 04-15-2008, 04:31 PM

Correction it looks like Progress will be my choice. If I could get a few reviews on them that would be great and maybe some pictures with 17" wheels.

H0llyw00d_fa5 · 04-15-2008, 04:42 PM

progs are really low i have seen them on a fa5 i could barely get a finger in there

ortivt6 · 04-16-2008, 12:17 PM

I notice ur local... I think we are having a meet tonite so if u wanna meet up and see my sportlines...
*FL* chat...version 1

jashton · 04-16-2008, 12:22 PM

ortivt6, I just bough progressives. I'm going to the Magic game tonight so I can't make the meet. I'll definately head out to the next one for sure though!

-Jeff

ortivt6 · 04-16-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by H0llyw00d_fa5

progs are really low i have seen them on a fa5 i could barely get a finger in there

I have sportline and i can fit a finger in the front and alsmot a finger and half in the back....

ortivt6 · 04-16-2008, 12:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jashton

ortivt6, I just bough progressives. I'm going to the Magic game tonight so I can't make the meet. I'll definately head out to the next one for sure though!

-Jeff

OK man... make sure u posted some pics... yes we ussually have meet wednesday and sat.

jashton · 04-16-2008, 04:57 PM

Yeah, I will definately post some pictures when they are installed.

-Jeff

04-15-2008, 11:15 AM	#1 (permalink)
jashton Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longwood, Florida Posts: 671 Jeff Ashton iTrader: 9 / 91%	Which springs are for me? To start, I have read countless threads on various springs for this car. My goal is to retain something that is close to factory ride quality, while getting a decent drop. I want to avoid hearing creaks, moans, groans etc. which is my biggest concern. 1. Tein S-Tech - These were my first choice until I read they squeak over every bump. I like the fact the front is lowered slightly more than the rear. 2. Eibach Pro-Kit - Appealed to me a lot but the drop will not be enough for me 3. Eibach Sportlines - Appealing drop for me, but don't want to completely ruin my factory ride quality and blow my stock shocks. 4. Skunk2 - Just no, not a fan of this drop. If really want to go with the S-Tech's but am very worried I will be getting squeaks which I can't stand. It is really between them and the sportlines, but i'm woried about blowing my shocks after a few months. Any opinions from personal experience would be great on the Tein S-Techs and Eibach Sportlines. -Jeff

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04-15-2008, 01:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
ortivt6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: FL Age: 27 Posts: 4,286 Ant iTrader: 23 / 100%	Both the S-tech and sportlines drop about the same... u really cant tell the difference unless u measured it... as far as noises, every suspension in our cars makes noise from the back over speed bumps... I have had tein s-tech, tein basic, HFP, and now HFP shocks with sportlines... and can say the recent set up is the BEST... couldnt be happier... In my opinion go with sportlines cuz many member do complain more with s-tech noises...

04-15-2008, 02:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
drahgon Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Winnipeg Posts: 1,403 Daryl iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have read good things about progress springs and they are a supposed to be a slightly less aggressive drop then sportlines.

04-15-2008, 03:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
ffswizzlestick Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Lisle, IL Posts: 1,284 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I have S Techs and I have no squeaking problems at all.

04-15-2008, 04:25 PM	#6 (permalink)
jashton Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longwood, Florida Posts: 671 Jeff Ashton iTrader: 9 / 91%	I am probably going to lean toward the sportlines the way it looks right now. -Jeff

04-15-2008, 04:31 PM	#7 (permalink)
jashton Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longwood, Florida Posts: 671 Jeff Ashton iTrader: 9 / 91%	Correction it looks like Progress will be my choice. If I could get a few reviews on them that would be great and maybe some pictures with 17" wheels.

04-15-2008, 04:42 PM	#8 (permalink)
H0llyw00d_fa5 Member Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: 702 Vegas Posts: 98 iTrader: 0 / 0%	progs are really low i have seen them on a fa5 i could barely get a finger in there

04-16-2008, 12:17 PM	#9 (permalink)
ortivt6 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: FL Age: 27 Posts: 4,286 Ant iTrader: 23 / 100%	I notice ur local... I think we are having a meet tonite so if u wanna meet up and see my sportlines... FL chat...version 1

04-16-2008, 12:22 PM	#10 (permalink)
jashton Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longwood, Florida Posts: 671 Jeff Ashton iTrader: 9 / 91%	ortivt6, I just bough progressives. I'm going to the Magic game tonight so I can't make the meet. I'll definately head out to the next one for sure though! -Jeff

04-16-2008, 04:57 PM	#13 (permalink)
jashton Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longwood, Florida Posts: 671 Jeff Ashton iTrader: 9 / 91%	Yeah, I will definately post some pictures when they are installed. -Jeff