Springs or Coilovers

[nctarheelz2]

Hey whats up guys i got an 08 2.5 altima coupe and was wondering if i should run either the eibach pro-kit lowering springs or the eibach sportsline springs or jus go the extra mile and spend like a grand on BC coilovers? Also if anyone currently has these springs installed on their altimas or previously had them installed let me get some feedback on how they looked and how smooth the ride was on the car.. Thanks Guys!

[NoLimitAltima]

If your looking to slam your car or eliminate wheel gap I'd go with bc coilovers or any coilovers. But if your looking to lower, then get a eibach pro kit

[nctarheelz2]

i think im leaning towards the springs jus because its cheaper than coils lol but do you know which set of springs is better? the eibach pro kit or the eibach sportsline kit?

[BRicci]

Get Teins for a lower drop, unless you want a lower front.

[NoLimitAltima]

teins are only for the 3.5 and eibach only makes pro kit for are coupes

[BRicci]

I forget that every time! haha sorry

[nctarheelz2]

Looks like I'm goin for the eibach springs then lol but the eibach springs only drop it like an inch tho right?

[mikethemike]

I've had my Eibachs for about 2 months now. Loving it Just want I need. Dont expect handling to be insanely better or anything though.

[nctarheelz2]

How much did the eibach springs drop on your coupe?

[mikethemike]

About an 1.4'' front and 1'' in back. It gets pretty low in the back especially

[nismogxs21]

BC COILOVERS

[RiedelRidesVolkl]

Get Coils!!!!

[nctarheelz2]

I would hands down get coils but the money for em isn't all there lol

[RiedelRidesVolkl]

Save up for coils until you have all the money there!!!

[nctarheelz2]

Haha I'm still undecided between them cuz I have the money for the springs now but I know I won't have the money for the coils til the end of the summer lol

[nctarheelz2]

Hey nismogsx21 what kind of wheels do you have on your coupe???? They're pretty fresh

[RiedelRidesVolkl]

save up for the coils instead. you wont regret it!

[nctarheelz2]

@riedelridesvokl yea thats what everybody keeps tellin me so well see how this spring semester goes lol (still in college)

hey mikethemike do you have a picture of your car on the springs?? i kinda wanna get a reflective image on how my car would look if i did purchase the eibach springs

[mikethemike]

Its not the best looking photo and mind you im on 18'' wrapped in 245/45/18



I like it becase even though its not crazy low to the ground, its low enough for my tastes and to eliminate most of the gap

[nctarheelz2]

thats exact look that i want on my car too! i think im gonna get the springs cuz i have the money now for them and then ill jus save my money for new rims for the summa time.. i currently have the SE-14s on my coupe right now and theyre 18x8

[nismogxs21]

Hey nismogsx21 what kind of wheels do you have on your coupe???? They're pretty fresh

i'm running varrstoen 1.1.2 but debating on my next set since a lot of coupes are getting them now

[nctarheelz2]

i actually like that look a lot... how much did you get the set for?

[ty_tanium909]

big factor is the condition of roads you drive on. the roads here are awful and after driving on coils for 6 months i grew to hate driving my car, so the coils had to go. They were BCs and i hated them. Will be getting a prokit hopefully for this season

[trollsquadcoupe]

i have a set of springs for sale, eibach pro kit, about 2000 miles on them. i can either sell them on the shocks or just the springs let me know

[alphapig]

The problem I have with spring kits (Eibach, H&R, Tien) is that ALL of them give the car "reverse rake."

Even though most drops are 1.5in front and only 1in in the rear, it's not nearly enough... The front wheel gap is ALWAYS larger than the rear.

The only way to get proper level fitment, or forward rake, is coil overs or some kind of springs in front, OEM in the rear setup.

[nctarheelz2]

how much was it for you guys to get the springs installed? also did you guys have to go to a special garage to get them installed or could you go to like a regular mechanic to do it?

[SanoSuKe]

Any regular mechanic should be able to do it. $150-180 is the range for installing springs.

I'm telling you right now, you won't be satisfied with the drop. You can find coilovers for as cheap as $800 now. $200 springs + $150 labor, that's $350. Just save $500, get coils and adjust your height all you want. And you won't have to pay for installation labor twice.

[mikethemike]

Of course you can find some local folks offering to lower springs on craigslist. I did mine for $80. Make sure they are reputable

[nctarheelz2]

sanosuke you make a pretty solid case... now im back where i started of bein in the middle of the two lol

[nismogxs21]

i actually like that look a lot... how much did you get the set for?

brand new they're about a grand or so