whiteline or eibach

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I'm debating between getting the eibach sportline springs or the whiteline springs ( http://www.pdm-racing.com/products/suspension.html ) but i don't know which ones to get, what are your guys' opinions? the thing i'm worried about is a the camber issue especially with the eibach springs.


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i would go with whiteline personally, their spring rates are stiffer than eibach. it looks like in trying to add oversteer, eibach decreased the front spring from stock, and increased the rear slightly. whiteline springs are stiffer than stock front and rear. in any case i would also pair them with new shocks. i wouldnt worry about camber issues, im not all that familiar with front camber adjustability, but with less than a 2" drop i wouldnt even get anxious about the rear.

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Camber issues remain regardless of what springs you use - Both are a progressive-rate spring, but anytime you lower a vehicle you will alter the camber.

Sportline is a significant drop - Are you sure you want to drop that far?

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well, What are you figuring that you will do with this car (in reality, not your dreams ;))

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H&R sports

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in my experience with lowering my 240, stock camber adjustment in the rear was enough to correct. i wouldnt know about the front because i put a camber plate on at the same time. i have coilovers, so maybe i didnt drop it as much tho.

hitman, is the stock camber correction front and back not enough to corrrect for this type of drop? i just assumed it was based on my experience.

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I forgot to mention that I will also be getting some KYB AGXs, and yea I think the sportlines are too big of a drop for me, because i just want something that handles a little better without sacrificing a lot of streetability. So if I get the Whiteline ones then I won't really have to worry about the camber? Thanks for all the help guys.

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I'd stick with the ProKits.

I believe these will not necessitate the use of aftermarket camber correction kit.

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If you want a comfortable ride w/o worrying about camber get pro kits or h&r sports...

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The Pro Kits or H&R Sports are going to be a better setup for street use. The Sportline would be a big drop for most folks.

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kg/mm springs.......springs for the drifter in ya, for street, get the hks or pro kit, maybe even the teins

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does anyone have a link to the H&R sports ones? and what kg/mm springs are you talking about Jookmasta? I never even heard of these.

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D1SR240 wrote:does anyone have a link to the H&R sports ones? and what kg/mm springs are you talking about Jookmasta? I never even heard of these.


Kg/mm are going to be too stiff for what you are looking for...H&R sports are about a 1.3" drop...a bit stiffer than pro kits...


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