what drop should i buy

notFSTenuff · Oct 15, 2009, 05:54 PM

i was looking at the rrm 1.5f 1.4 in r the grip springs for me 09 es...i want a drop that will look nice! anyone have input please let me know i dont want to wast my money

ckbilly · Oct 15, 2009, 07:41 PM

i like the eibach's, but i was hearing that it is not good to change only springs as it will f**k up your cars handling/suspension. with springs you'll need new struts and cambers not to mention an alignment. not sure if its worth it for a 1.5" drop. just my opinion.

momokoo · Oct 15, 2009, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by ckbilly

i like the eibach's, but i was hearing that it is not good to change only springs as it will f**k up your cars handling/suspension. with springs you'll need new struts and cambers not to mention an alignment. not sure if its worth it for a 1.5" drop. just my opinion.

...... the aftermarket springs are fine with the stock suspension..... many people are fine after installing the spring....^^" but be ware that there are complains about the car is pulling to the left after the installation.... but what I heard from the dealer is that there are some early model of 07+ lancer have problem with the alignment.... I wonder is that the cause...

the height of the drop depend on your road condition... I love to drop mine with the Tein coilover... but I can't... I live in Vancouver, where we have snow in the winter.... in order to drive on snow... the max I can go is around 1in.... that's why I'm going to drop mine with Eibach Pro-Kit (F1.2 & R 0.8)

FYI, Tein is releasing the coilover soon according to their web page ^^

momokoo · Oct 15, 2009, 08:20 PM

btw have you read this thread..?? 2008 aftermarket suspension & brake parts list

You can find some useful information about the drop !! Hope that will help..^^

kmc8302 · Oct 15, 2009, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by ckbilly

i like the eibach's, but i was hearing that it is not good to change only springs as it will f**k up your cars handling/suspension. with springs you'll need new struts and cambers not to mention an alignment. not sure if its worth it for a 1.5" drop. just my opinion.

Not true! stock shocks are fine with almost all spring applications out right now. new struts no, cambers no, alignment yes! after dropping any car and amount you should get an alignment. As for other concerns, you can drop it with the teins only and be fine, although recommend getting a camber kit, which adjusts the positive camber the car has after dropping. My recommendation would be the tein s. techs with the ingalls camber kit and get your car aligned. but you can substitute anything in there the eibachs, works, progress, rrm grip or H&R (although im hearing mixed reviews about them) depending on the amount of drop you want to achieve.

djslik408 · Oct 16, 2009, 03:19 AM

both my evo and gts are on stock struts without any issues. you do need an alignment after the install.

notFSTenuff · Oct 16, 2009, 08:46 AM

thanks guys i just dont feel like wasting my money i keep seeing people with eibach why they so special???

kmc8302 · Oct 16, 2009, 08:50 AM

eibach has been in the business for a very long time. Very reliable and good performance. Although i did hear of a guy on here who was getting spring rattle with his eibachs, but i believe he fixed that with spring silencers.

momokoo · Oct 16, 2009, 08:53 AM

I think the Sportline is having "spring rattle"... that drop to the drop height.... it drop 1.7F and 1.2R.. but yes silencer will fix it...^^

notFSTenuff · Oct 16, 2009, 07:21 PM

but i heard after 1.5 then it strains the stock struts??? where can i find the eibach springs any links thanks

momokoo · Oct 16, 2009, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by notFSTenuff

but i heard after 1.5 then it strains the stock struts??? where can i find the eibach springs any links thanks

Please.... you can google it for their web page..... and please use the search function of the forum.... there are plenty of info regarding Eibach spring....!!