8banger

iTrader: (16)

Hey everyone. I'm lowering my car this Spring, just because I don't like the stock ride height. However, there are two ways I can do this:

1.) I can get Eibach ProKit or Sportline springs and drop the whole car (ProKit - 1.5" drop front, 1.3" drop rear/Sportline - 1.7" drop front, 1.8" drop rear). This would make the car handle better and give it more of a sleek look.

2.)I can get the BMR 1" lowering springs and just drop the front of the car. This would probably be better for racing since I'd have the softer stock springs in the back for better weight transfer. I wouldn't expect much improvement for handling, but it might have the retro muscle car-type stance. But I'm also worried my car might look like kind of goofy like this.

Any opinions?

GM Muscle

iTrader: (9)

It would probrably look best if you just to do all four springs. When it comes time to replace the shocks get coil overs for the front so you can tweek the stance alittle more if you want to go for the slammed front look. Their are plenty of quick cars that run lowering springs. I'm not sure if the Eibachs are a progressive rate spring but that's what I would look for if you want to try and get the best of both worlds.

8banger

iTrader: (16)

Oh wow, didn't even think about the coilover possibility. Progressive rate? Not sure about that on the Eibachs either but I have to look into now. Thanks a lot.

GM Muscle

iTrader: (9)

No problem. I know the Hotchkis springs are progressive and I've heard great things about them as far as looks and handling. I run Hypercoils but I don't think that they are available anymore. Get a set of drag shocks with them and you should get plenty of wieght transfer. With my rear shocks set at 3 and the fronts at 1, it feels like the car hits the bump stops on a hard launch.

8banger

iTrader: (16)

I checked into the Eibachs and both the Sportline and ProKits are progressive. I've seen the Hotchkis installed before and really like them. What would you recommend for drag shocks. Thanks again.

GM Muscle

iTrader: (9)

I run the QA1 "R" series fronts and regular QA1s in the rear. Both are 12 way adjustable but the "R" series only have an adjustable extension and the compresion is fixed. So I run mine at 1 on the street and they still feel nice and stiff yet when I launch the car it still pulls the nose good and I get plenty of transfer. The fronts are also adjustable coil overs that can be used with a stock style spring if you buy the BMR spring seats or modify the stock ones.

need-a-z

I would go with the Eibach kit. I have them on my 92 and love them. The ride is still very good. Good luck!!!

dave70

iTrader: (2)

do all 4 springs imo the back of the car is too high already and 2 diff rate springs can't be good for handling (may be dangrous even) whatever springs you go with thy to use all your susp. parts from the same co. they make everything to work 2gether i think;4 whatever it's worth

Poik

Front and rear springs already have different rates..

As for the raked look: I was thinking about doing this as well, but my friend pointed out to me that in order to look good raked, your wheels have to fill the well up. Think about it.. This made me decide to go with the Eibach Prokit, over the sportlines because IIRC the prokit is a linear rate.

8banger

iTrader: (16)

I'm definitely stepping up to 17's eventually, but I don't know if that would be enough to fill those wheel wells. What's IIRC?

Poik

If I recall correctly.

D Rock

iTrader: (7)

I have the BMR springs and personally I like them, and if I lowered my car much more then my Torque arm would scrape even more.

Slammed-am

Slam that ho on all 4 corners!

8banger

iTrader: (16)

Gotcha...thanks. I feel a little humbled now. I like the look of Sportlines, but I don't know.

ZEEMAN

if you go with eibach have you thought about going with an LT1 set. the guys at gmmg said they sit alot better then ls1 springs. thats also what is ran on the stage III ZL1 cars and the stance on those things is sinister.

KillerD

iTrader: (2)

I dont think you would be happy with the sportlines. I just dont think they look good. I just picked some Hotchkis springs...cant wait to install em

02WS6Bird

iTrader: (2)

if you want a REALLY slammed car and performance...look into DMS, G2, and possibly H&R is it? all are over 1.5" drop and all handle great much better then the Sportlines....sportlines are for appearance only. if you want handling but dont wanna go that far down and remain street friendly with ride comfort go with Hotchkis, Pro-Kit, Hypercoils, Ground Control and there are others whihc are all around 1.5" drop

BMR is a great all around spring...takes care of that 4x4 stance and provides handling with good spring rates

ill take up Xsta Z28's advice and say stay away from Eibach tho

MadIceV8

iTrader: (12)

Sportlines look the best, and are not as bad as people say. For the street they handle good and they aren't that bad at the drag strip. G2 or DMS will raise the car a little bit more compared to the sportlines, but the car will handle much better at a track... and give you a little more clearance if you are worried about bottoming out. I will probably be switching to the G2 springs because they might finally be offered again (In the past they were impossible to get).