Sprint Springs question

Post by **240Degrees** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

Can anyone with experience about Sprint springs on an S13, tell me about them? How do they compare to Eibach Sportlines? I've been reading a lot of bad things about Eibach on this forum and/or Zilvia.net.

Website · Post by **JNM240** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

Only thing i can say is that Eibach lies about their lowering height. They claim their Sportlines are 2.2" drop, but they are really what they claim their ProKits to be: 1.7" drop. The ProKits, meanwhile, are .75" drop. Dont be fooled. Get a old issue of Sport Compact Car or Super Street (like about 5 years old, i have several), they will show the REAL lowerings. Now as for how they perform, my brother has the ProKit on his 95 Mustang GT convertible, and they do good. But thats a different car altogether. Sorry if i didnt help at all. :icesangel

Post by **SpeedRacer1** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

I have sprints however the previous owner chose to get stock shocks and those have blown so I cant really tell you much till i replace the shocks which I dont plan on doing for awhile. Just thought id let you know that I have them at least, sorry if this didnt help either.:icesangel

Post by **240Degrees** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

thanks for the replies guys... it sorta helps me hahaha! Oh well, SpeedRacer1, do you get a good drop with the Sprints? Are they progressive? I think they are cheaper too, so I might go with those. Is the 1.7 drop on the eibach's a good drop, by the way? Cause I think 1.7 is pretty decent. I believe that the Sprints gave a 1.8 drop...

Post by **SpeedRacer1** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

Yeah the drop should be 1.8 inches front and rear. It looks good but since I have horrible shocks at the moment I wont say much about handling.

Post by **240Degrees** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

Cool. I think I'll go with the Sprints then. Where is a good place to buy them?

Post by **SpeedRacer1** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

A local shop or if you feel lucky try ebay i see them on there all the time. There are also numerous shops online that carry them. Like http://www.wholesalehyperformance.com`

Post by **240Degrees** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

Thanks speedracer1. Do you happen to have pics of your car? I'd like to see them if you have:D

Post by **FrEaK** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

I've heard sprints are for looks not for handleing...

Post by **240Degrees** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

okay.... i guess ill go eibach sportline then? decisions decision....

Post by **FrEaK** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

If your looking for handling... sportlines and pro-kits are good choices...

Post by **240Degrees** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

I guess I'll shell out the extra money for the Eibachs, but I'm sure I'll be happy with it. It's gotta be worth the $60 dollar difference, right? And Eibach only lies about how low they drop?

Post by **FrEaK** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

Yea... if your are more into performance Eibachs are there...

Post by **240Degrees** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

ok, kind of spur of the moment, after reading a post, and talking to my buddy, I've decided to save up for a few more months and get Tein HA coilovers instead. Maybe it will take longer than a few months, maybe a little into next year, but then I'll have the high quality stuff. Might as well do it right the first time...

Post by **FrEaK** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

All the more power to ya.. hope you are satisfied with them..

Post by **ballr858** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

well, if you are still wondering about the sprints and the sportlines, i've had both before. i used to drive a 91 se coupe with the sprints and i got a really nice drop. i was more in it for the looks and was pretty satisfied. the handling was pretty descent too, but it's not like i take turns going 100mph. the front lowered more than the rear which a lot of people liked because it gave it a nice drag stance. i currently drive a 93 hatchback and installed the sportlines thinking that it would lower my car even more than the sprints. of course i was wrong though because like what other people are saying, eibach sorta lied about the 2.2" drop. the sportlines are nice and stiff but i still wish it lowered as much as my sprints did on my other car. i'm hunting for a 95-96 240sx now and will probably go with the sprints again.

Post by **SpeedRacer1** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

Heres a pic of my car with the sprints, sorry it still looks high since I took the pic so low to the ground.

Post by **FrEaK** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

Guy if thats lowered... then it must have looked like a 4x4 before...

Post by **ballr858** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

yeah, that doesn't look very low. my 93 with sportlines looks way lower than that. maybe they just need to settle in.

Post by **FrEaK** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

if you just put them on then yea...

Post by **SWIFT_DRIFT** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

nice clean car! you live in redmond...ur like an hour away from me.

Post by **240Degrees** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

nice car. Sorry, but it looks almost stock height to me, but my car's stock suspension is HIIIIIGH.

Post by **SpeedRacer1** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

There do these make my car look lower.:pface

Post by **SpeedRacer1** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

Post by **FrEaK** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

yea sorta... just drive it around and give them time to settle... or get somone to sit on your hood while you take the pics...

Post by **240Degrees** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

yea it sorta looks unstock now. Damn I love that color. Is the paint stock? Heres mine. I'll try to take a better picture tomorrow. By the way, mine is stock everything.

Post by **SpeedRacer1** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

HAHA settle, theyve been on the car for at least 6 months, there just hibernating now.

Post by **FrEaK** » Mon Sep 02, 2002 2:13 pm

Damn i didn't know it was there for that long...

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