Dropzone Springs..

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

Has anybody heard anything about Dropzone springs, just curious.. somebody local is selling some KYB struts with Dropzone 2" drop springs for 250 bucks..

probably will NOT end up buying these but would like some input

[xweav32]

i know a guy with them on his celica. he hasnt had a problem yet and hes had them for a year. some improvement in handling and a nice drop.

[fourLUG_hero]

Save a bit more and get a set of used coilovers in good condition.

[xweav32]

Save a bit more and get a set of used coilovers in good condition.

and possibly buy junk and waste ur money

[E7-S14]

Save a bit more and get a set of used coilovers in good condition.

ever stop to think he doesn't want coilovers?

just save up the extra cash and buy some tein Stechs..youll be happy whit those..and there not that expensive.

[fourLUG_hero]

and possibly buy junk and waste ur money

So OEM replacement shocks and ebay springs aren't junk ? There's always risks in buying used stuff. That risk is multiplied when purchasing lesser quality items. Just my .02.

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

How low is the drop with the S-techs... and to answer I would LOVE to have coilovers but there is no possibility in me having an extra thousand dollars laying around..... the most i could probably get is 5-6 hundred and be safe without eating for a few weeks

[S13xCrazy]

So OEM replacement shocks and ebay springs aren't junk ? There's always risks in buying used stuff. That risk is multiplied when purchasing lesser quality items. Just my .02.

some people don't like the harsh ride for a dd.

I don't mind them on my weekend car, but when i had them on the daily it sucked ***. I much prefer a nice ride from day to day.

[E7-S14]

some people don't like the harsh ride for a dd.

I don't mind them on my weekend car, but when i had them on the daily it sucked ***. I much prefer a nice ride from day to day.

i LOVE em on my DD...had em for almost a year

[fourLUG_hero]

How low is the drop with the S-techs... and to answer I would LOVE to have coilovers but there is no possibility in me having an extra thousand dollars laying around..... the most i could probably get is 5-6 hundred and be safe without eating for a few weeks

Look in the NICO and Zilvia classifieds. There's people selling used but still good Tein's or JIC's in the 600-700 price range. Even less if you find a set of basic coilovers like Megan's or KSports. Brand new, the Megan's and Ksports are like 800.

[E7-S14]

How low is the drop with the S-techs... and to answer I would LOVE to have coilovers but there is no possibility in me having an extra thousand dollars laying around..... the most i could probably get is 5-6 hundred and be safe without eating for a few weeks

If you would REALLY love to have coilovers.my advice to you is save..

i bought drop springs when my goal was coilovers .. but thought i could never save up that much money..i ended up buying coilovers a little under a year later.

[S13xCrazy]

i LOVE em on my DD...had em for almost a year

Yeah, I can imagine some sick people do ( )But I injured my neck 3 or 4 years ago wrestling, and to harsh of rides can get to me. Pretty sad to say I already have a bad neck at the age of 17. I get migraines all the time even how it is, so I prefer a nice ride whenever possible.

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

Well I have to get somethin before July 16!! haha.

Big event here in Kansas... basically the only one of the year and I WANT to go... and I don't think I can get more then 500 bucks by then, because I work a part-time job and pay insurance and car payment.... (im 17)

[E7-S14]

event as in drift? autox? car show?if its the first two.run em on stock susp!>.and save!!!!

i was 17 when i bought my coilovers..had to work my *** off.. but i DO NOT regret it.

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

Pure drifting

I don't know about stock suspension...... whenever I practice I get a lot of wheel hop and its hard to get a good slide going on..don't get me wrong I get some good lines in and all but it just doesn't feel right at all compared to my buddies coupe with megan streets.
Modified by ChampaignSilviaS14 at 11:48 PM 5/27/2008

[E7-S14]

drop springs with stock struts aren't gonna help you much..yeah... itl be lower.but thats about it.

take the event on stock susp!trust me..this is the best route.. save the 200 bucks your gnna spend on drpsprings!

[white90esex]

I had dropzone springs and KYB AGX's.... then changed out my dropzones for eibach sportlines.

The result was a much more solid feeling suspension and about 1/4 -1/2 inch lower stance.

I wouldnt buy Dropzones ever but the car came with them so thats what I used till I got coilovers on my other car. My other car had stock struts and sportlines. I ditched the crappy spring and now I have one car with Tein HEs and the other car has about the best (my opinion) street setup you can get (kyb agx/sportlines).

So yeah..... avoid the dropzones fool!

[white90esex]

oh, and if your planning on making a car thats going to be abused alot on the track just go with coilovers. Its a night and day difference using coilovers compared to spring/strut combo.

[Nvkreationz]

Has anybody heard anything about Dropzone springs, just curious.. somebody local is selling some KYB struts with Dropzone 2" drop springs for 250 bucks..

probably will NOT end up buying these but would like some input

Heres how it looks with stock shocks and the Drop zone springs on my old s14, it pretty stiff but not compared to my tein coilover. I would get it again if I dont have the cash to get something really good.

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

hmmm well do any of you know if I could find good coilovers used for around 600 dollars?

[Tulsa_S-13]

i know a guy with them on his celica. he hasnt had a problem yet and hes had them for a year. some improvement in handling and a nice drop.

I'm willing to bet they didn't improve handling.

A lower center of gravity and harsher ride can give the impression that the handling has been improved, but I bet taking the car to the track and driven by a professional would tell otherwise. It's like people who get loud mufflers and then they suddenly have an impression that they felt a "5hp" increase, when really it's all psychological effect.

[ChampaignSilviaS14]

I found some used Cusco Non Dampening Adjustable coilovers for 450 bucks.

They are on zilvia, look a little worn but still in good condition. Anyone got any input on these?

heres pics

Also he was in a wreck thats why hes parting them out, should I be worried about Damage to the coils?

pic of the wreck

[white90esex]

man, if you want coilovers dont bother cheaping out. Just get something new that you can rely on.

If your looking to spend 400 bux get KYB AGX/ Tein or Eibach springs.

[asher4857]

I have Dropzone springs and my S13 and they are pretty nice. I dont have any pictures since the install but they drive and handle fine as far as I can tell.

[sil.40]

the most i could probably get is 5-6 hundred and be safe without eating for a few weeks

definitely sig worthy

[assassin7420]

Just giving my input on this..

I run KYB AGX with Eibach Pro springs, Much better then the old setup of Megan springs on OE shock/struts. As for the drop, Ill let the picture speak for its self.

[s14tan]

Has anybody heard anything about Dropzone springs, just curious.. somebody local is selling some KYB struts with Dropzone 2" drop springs for 250 bucks..

probably will NOT end up buying these but would like some input

I have some of those with the same drop just too lazy to install them.

[TrueVillan]

Just giving my input on this..

I run KYB AGX with Eibach Pro springs, Much better then the old setup of Megan springs on OE shock/struts. As for the drop, Ill let the picture speak for its self.

You sir have a clean arse ride! Thats the kinda drop I like, low enough to see a difference but not JDM Tyte low lol. You have also helped me make out my mind on which springs to get.

[DrJuice164]

I agree, when it comes to suspen parts, don't cheap out, if your budget is 400$ get set of springs/struts. If you have the ability to save some coin, even a set of megan streets (roughly $800) is in my opinion buying a set of used set of coilovers from a stranger. If you were buying them from someone you trust, different story, otherwise, stick with new parts.

Origionally I was on a cheap setup of Sportlines and GR-2s, the ride hieght was nice, but the performace in that setup was just not there. So I kinda had to eat the cost of that and just last week ordered a set of Stance AL+ Pros. Hopfully I will like these. [/threadjack]

[Jadesr20det]

megan springs and kyb agx's....had s-techs and they arent as comfortable and dont like the drop....check sig for the current look