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I've asked this before but really never got an answer. Is one better than the other or are they basically the same? Thanks!
 
The only reason I went with Eibach is becasuse of there reputation of making a quality product. I would assume you would be more interested in how low you want to go.
 
01lssport said:
The only reason I went with Eibach is becasuse of there reputation of making a quality product. I would assume you would be more interested in how low you want to go.
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Yeah I noticed they all have different lowering specs.
 
I have had the SprinTechs for almost 2 years- no problems yet. Pricing is good as well.
 
It depends on how low you want to go. Eibach will lower the car 1" and the others will lower it from 1.25" to 1.75". I have Eibach's because I didn't want to go any lower than 1" but I think they all are good quality springs. I know folks that have Springtech and Intrax springs and haven't had any problems.
 
Dead President said:
springtech 1.75" drop here, love the handling and ride height
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What size wheels do you have? I have 18s and was wondering about rubbing.
 
You should also be advised that the lowering specs stated by the various brand springs are estimates. In my case an actual before & after measurement revealed that my Eibachs lowered my LSE 1.25" to 1.2". Could have been because my stock springs only had 2000 mile and were not fully set, but I suspect the luck of the draw.

:Beer
 
ltnate3 said:
What size wheels do you have? I have 18s and was wondering about rubbing.
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20s and with a lot of passengers it rubs just slightly. i've modified where it rubs because it leaves a mark, just some banging and cutting..nothing to drastic.
 
Dead President said:
20s and with a lot of passengers it rubs just slightly. i've modified where it rubs because it leaves a mark, just some banging and cutting..nothing to drastic.
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Appreciate the help; I'm going with the Springtechs.
 
I got a little over an inch drop on my Eibachs and it's plenty. I have a firmer ride as well. LOVE those cloverleafs at 60mph. While I know some guys on here have lower set-ups, I can't imagine having to deal with the downsides to being any lower than I am. I STILL have to take most speed bumps at a crawl diagonally and have to constantly anticipate every driveway and curb I encounter. Despite all my precautions I occasionally SCRAAAAPE bottom or bump hard. It's like fingernails on a chalkboard. I visited a buddy with a steep drive way and drug my right Borla exhaust tip. Ended up having to drive through his yard on the way out to avoid it. Seems like the drop that you're going to get with Springtechs is going to be a huge pain in the ass, anywhere but on flat highways.
 
GrayGhost1 said:
It depends on how low you want to go. Eibach will lower the car 1" and the others will lower it from 1.25" to 1.75". I have Eibach's because I didn't want to go any lower than 1" but I think they all are good quality springs. I know folks that have Springtech and Intrax springs and haven't had any problems.
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Do you have problems scraping on driveways? also do your wheels rub with people in the car
 
I'm not even dropped and I drag my LSE tips once and a while. I do carry a bit of crap for work in my truck, probably similar to a 1" drop. I'm thinking of just a front drop, do they sell seperate front springs? I'm used to lowered cars, but too low can be inconvinent for a daily driver.
 
bill5 said:
I got a little over an inch drop on my Eibachs and it's plenty. I have a firmer ride as well. LOVE those cloverleafs at 60mph. While I know some guys on here have lower set-ups, I can't imagine having to deal with the downsides to being any lower than I am. I STILL have to take most speed bumps at a crawl diagonally and have to constantly anticipate every driveway and curb I encounter. Despite all my precautions I occasionally SCRAAAAPE bottom or bump hard. It's like fingernails on a chalkboard. I visited a buddy with a steep drive way and drug my right Borla exhaust tip. Ended up having to drive through his yard on the way out to avoid it. Seems like the drop that you're going to get with Springtechs is going to be a huge pain in the ass, anywhere but on flat highways.
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Thanks for the input. It's interesting that no one else said I'm going to have a lot of problems. Oh well, it's too late now. Hopefully it's not as bad as you say but I do appreciate your input. I'll let everyone know.
 
ltnate3 said:
Thanks for the input. It's interesting that no one else said I'm going to have a lot of problems. Oh well, it's too late now. Hopefully it's not as bad as you say but I do appreciate your input. I'll let everyone know.
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Tire size is got alot to do with ground clearance, my 20s are a little taller than the stockers, so the 20s with a 1 1/2" drop vs. the stockers with a 1" drop = about the same ground clearance.
 
I have been driving sport suspensioned lowered cars all my life. I have to say the the 1.25" lowering of my LSE is all that I would be prepared to handle. I must watch dips, speed bumps and even some intersections with a very sharp eye to avoid bottoming or scraping the chin (which BTW now measures only 3.25" off the ground. I too don't know how the people with 2" drops survive every day driving. My hat is off to them.:)
 
GWL said:
I have been driving sport suspensioned lowered cars all my life. I have to say the the 1.25" lowering of my LSE is all that I would be prepared to handle. I must watch dips, speed bumps and even some intersections with a very sharp eye to avoid bottoming or scraping the chin (which BTW now measures only 3.25" off the ground. I too don't know how the people with 2" drops survive every day driving. My hat is off to them.:)
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Damn sounds like I made a mistake. I guess I better try to change the order before it's too late
 
02LSE96LSC91SE84TC said:
Your tire size is important. Guys with the 18s run a smaller diameter tire.
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Yeah and I'm on 18s so I'll be all over the ground.
 
Do you know the diameter. Stock is like 26.3. Most popular 20 size is like 26.7.
I put my 20s on just last week and the ground clearance differance is noticeable. I'm not saying slam your car, nor am I suggesting people don't know what their talking about, I'm just trying to help you. It'd be helpful to know the tire diameter.
 
02LSE96LSC91SE84TC said:
Do you know the diameter. Stock is like 26.3. Most popular 20 size is like 26.7.
I put my 20s on just last week and the ground clearance differance is noticeable. I'm not saying slam your car, nor am I suggesting people don't know what their talking about, I'm just trying to help you. It'd be helpful to know the tire diameter.
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Honestly I don't remember but when I ordered my rims/tires the combination was almost exactly the same as stock. I just measured my clearance and it looks like I'm about 8 in off the ground now so that should put me right around 6; probably about the same as the Vette.
 
A 245/45 18 is the exact same height as the 245/35 20, alittle bigger than stock. I think a 2" drop would be driveable. If your tire is slightly smaller than the the stockers, you gonna be low.
 
I run Intrax Sport - 2" lower all corners. I also added Howe Spring Rubbers. With my body kit - I'm 3 1/2 of the ground in spots.

Corners like it's on rails - improved my track times and looks good (IMHO)
 
02LSE96LSC91SE84TC said:
A 245/45 18 is the exact same height as the 245/35 20, alittle bigger than stock. I think a 2" drop would be driveable. If your tire is slightly smaller than the the stockers, you gonna be low.
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Well hopefully I'll be ok because that's the size I have.
 
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