>2" Lowering Springs

[21nemesis]

Need your help. I've searched and searched, but haven't really come up with answers. I am planning on ordering a new set of lowering springs on Friday. I understand everyone's feelings towards the Sportlines; but, from what I've found they seem to be pretty much the only ones that give a 2+" drop. I've asked and really haven't gotten responses about other springs, so I turn to you all .

Which springs out there provide a greater than, or equal to, a 2" drop?

Currently I have the car lowered on Pro-kits, but am not liking the front end. Too much of a GAP for me. The rear looks good with a 18x9.5" set-up.

Please do not suggest Coilovers, because I am not interested in them .

Thanks in advance!

[mchkc240]

I think this is what you need

zerothread/11638

sportlines sucks a$$ btw

[s14tan]

Coilovers?

[mchkc240]

Please do not suggest Coilovers, because I am not interested in them

shhh he's a coilover hater!

[got chub]

i have eibach sportlines and love them... well except for when i have to go over a speed bump

[s14tan]

shhh he's a coilover hater!

Air bags?

[mchkc240]

i have eibach sportlines and love them... well except for when i have to go over a speed bump

Im running coilovers but I dont have to worry about speedbumps

[21nemesis]

I think this is what you need

zerothread/11638

sportlines sucks a$$ btw

Great find! Thanks!

shhh he's a coilover hater!

Not at all. Just don't find them useful at this point. Had them in my Celica GTS and didn't get my money's worth, since I didn't use them for track. I would much rather put my money into more useful item.

Looks like it's either the Sportlines or Intrax. And I don't think I've heard anyone mention Intrax in any of the threads, so I will test them out. Hopefully, I can get info on the spring rate before buying them.

Thanks!

[adrianfromthecastle]

soo... you wan't the drop a set of coilovers can give, but the soft spring rates of lowering springs? dude.... I feel sorry for your shocks....

my suggestion, get a set of coilovers with a streetable spring rate, and adjust the ride height by preload....

otherwise, yeah, Sportlines are all I can think of. I dont know anyone with Intrax...

[DougRoost]

soo... you wan't the drop a set of coilovers can give, but the soft spring rates of lowering springs? dude.... I feel sorry for your shocks....

my suggestion, get a set of coilovers with a streetable spring rate, and adjust the ride height by preload....

otherwise, yeah, Sportlines are all I can think of. I dont know anyone with Intrax...

I've lowered all my cars, from my 1973 Z28 to my 1989 BMW 535i. Coilovers are definitely the race-oriented, high zoot way to do it, particularly if you race and want infinite adjustability at all 4 corners. However, for street use all that's needed is a matched spring/strut combo, preferably with progressive springs for best ride quality.

We're new to the 240sx world and this thread is interesting to me, too. The Tokico combo is probably a good all around setup at a great price, but I just wish it gave a 1.5" drop instead of 1". Then again, the Tokico guys probably experimented with that and may have found it too harsh.

[adrianfromthecastle]

I've lowered all my cars, from my 1973 Z28 to my 1989 BMW 535i. Coilovers are definitely the race-oriented, high zoot way to do it, particularly if you race and want infinite adjustability at all 4 corners. However, for street use all that's needed is a matched spring/strut combo, preferably with progressive springs for best ride quality.

We're new to the 240sx world and this thread is interesting to me, too. The Tokico combo is probably a good all around setup at a great price, but I just wish it gave a 1.5" drop instead of 1". Then again, the Tokico guys probably experimented with that and may have found it too harsh.

my first spring strut combo was tokicos (the blue ones) and eibach pro-kits. I wouldn't recommend either one. Spring rate was too soft, and my struts blew (yeah, all damn 4, LOL). I've since then upgraded to street coilovers with a spring rate of 8/6 (f/r respectively), and yeah, the ride is a bit stiffer, but its bearable for the streets (smooth really, but could be a bit smoother), and hugs the turns sooo much better for the "spirited" drives. FYI, there are coilovers that are intended for the streets.

but if you do want to stick to spring/ strut combo, I recommend rsr springs w/ kyb agx shocks.

[DougRoost]

my first spring strut combo was tokicos (the blue ones) and eibach pro-kits. I wouldn't recommend either one. Spring rate was too soft, and my struts blew (yeah, all damn 4, LOL). I've since then upgraded to street coilovers with a spring rate of 8/6 (f/r respectively), and yeah, the ride is a bit stiffer, but its bearable for the streets (smooth really, but could be a bit smoother), and hugs the turns sooo much better for the "spirited" drives. FYI, there are coilovers that are intended for the streets.

but if you do want to stick to spring/ strut combo, I recommend rsr springs w/ kyb agx shocks.

Wow, that's pretty amazing experience you have...never saw 4 blown shocks on one car. I have to say the budget and use just isn't going to justify coilovers for us.

I saw the RSR's on the excellent link posted above and they sure do look stiff. Their softest ones have a spring rate 50% higher than stock (3.0 vs. 2.0kg/mm). I was already worried the Tokico combo would be too stiff at 2.7kg/mm. I can see what you mean about the Eibach Prokits since the fronts are actually softer than stock.

I'm actually surprised by the negative comments on the Eibach Sportlines. Eibach is certainly a reputable company...in fact, I run Eibach's on my '73 Camaro and have been very impressed by them (German steel, powdercoated, etc.). Perhaps the drop is too much? I see from the link they claim 2.1-2.2" but real world may be more like 1.75" (which would be great IMO on our S13 hatch). The Intrax look even lower, so I'd probably stay away from that since I'm pretty sure that will have my son dragging over the speedbumps at his school.

Sounds like the Eibach Prokit isn't a good way to go, either, despite the specs. Adrian says they were too soft and the front rate is slightly lower than stock while the rear is slightly higher. My worry is again their drop spec of 1.6-1.8" vs. real world of 1" or less.

The specs of the H&Rs also look quite nice but in my experience (BMWs) they're quite stiff compared to other brands. Anyone here have experience with them on an S13?

[DougRoost]

Skunkworks lowering springs are another option. Hadn't heard of them today but one shop said they're a popular, good quality option.