What springs do you recommend?
08-18-09, 10:45 AM
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What springs do you recommend?
I'm ready to pull the trigger on dropping my 350. What is the difference between the F-Sport, Tanabe, and Eibach? Witch has the lowest drop? Thanks in advance for your help.
08-18-09, 12:50 PM
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No the Eibach 350's on my car do not clunk and no siliencers were used.
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08-18-09, 02:21 PM
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H&R springs will give you the lowest drop, at the expense of ride comfort and stock shock wear. Good chance of rubbing if using aftermarket rims.
F-Sports are rebadged Eibach 350 kit. They'll give you ~1" drop all around. By looks alone, its quite mild, but it definitely improves handling. Will have minimal impact on shock wear as opposed to stock springs.
The drop on the Eibach 250 kit would be between the F-Sport and H&R. IMO this would be the best option between looks and shock wear.
Not much experience with Tanabe and Tein springs since the drop looks noticeably uneven.
F-Sports are rebadged Eibach 350 kit. They'll give you ~1" drop all around. By looks alone, its quite mild, but it definitely improves handling. Will have minimal impact on shock wear as opposed to stock springs.
The drop on the Eibach 250 kit would be between the F-Sport and H&R. IMO this would be the best option between looks and shock wear.
Not much experience with Tanabe and Tein springs since the drop looks noticeably uneven.
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I had Eibachs, then switched to coils. I got use to the look and wanted to go lower. Coils is the best way to go because you can adjust the ride height. The funny thing is now, I want to go lower, so thinking of going air!
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You might want to think about looking into getting some coilovers instead. I purchased springs / shocks for my previous car and loved it. But then I got used to it and wanted it lower. Adjustability of height is something worth looking at.
08-18-09, 07:38 PM
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i had eibach 350 springs, switched to tein SS coils... imo do not get eibach 350 spring/Fsport (same drop) but get eibach 250 springs even if you have a 350, much better drop.
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I have the f-sport springs and am ready to put those on my 350. After more research and speaking to friends that been in the car modding world longer they highly recommend coilovers. Man those things are expensive! I am torn now if I should just go ahead n put on the springs or go with coilovers. I do like that coilovers allows u to set the stiffness / height of the car. Just something to think about. GL
08-19-09, 11:19 AM
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I have the f-sport springs and am ready to put those on my 350. After more research and speaking to friends that been in the car modding world longer they highly recommend coilovers. Man those things are expensive! I am torn now if I should just go ahead n put on the springs or go with coilovers. I do like that coilovers allows u to set the stiffness / height of the car. Just something to think about. GL
Yes it's cool that you can adjust the height, but are you sure you want to do that every weekend? It's not like you push a button and it drops, you need to lift your car take out the wheels.
I'm not bashing coilover but just not for people that want subtle look.