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PROKIT or DMS Springs?
05-23-2007, 12:43 AM
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PROKIT or DMS Springs? Just wondering on which one you guys like better....I like the look of both but which would you guys say had the better ride quality....
Also I plan on going with bilstiens all the way around...should I get the HD's or wait for Sam to get some more revalves in? is there really a difference between the 2??
Also I plan on going with bilstiens all the way around...should I get the HD's or wait for Sam to get some more revalves in? is there really a difference between the 2??
05-23-2007, 08:43 AM
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JMHO, the prokits suck on Fbody's. I had them on my 99, took them off 3 days letter and sent them back as Eibach seemed to think what works for a LT1 works for a LS1, which I have to disagree. They are not a very "specific" company. The rear "pogosticked" over bumps. They also said the springs for a Mazda6 V6 were the same as for the Mazdaspeed6 all wheel drive. According to everyone here, I'd go with Stranos whenever they become available, DMS as my 2nd choice. H&R also lists some, I have no experience with those.
05-25-2007, 11:43 AM
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I have prokit fronts and DMS rears. Kind of the best of both. I like the ride height of the DMS rears and I like the linear spring rate of the pro-kit fronts.
05-25-2007, 03:02 PM
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I have the pro-kit. I'm not 100% satisfied with it. Its a nice ride, but its just not stiff enough for me. car still feels pretty loose. That and the rear already seems to be sagging which is what I've heard the prokit rear springs do. I have no experience with DMS however. If I ever get different springs, they might be Hotchkis.
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05-26-2007, 01:41 PM
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I would not recomend the Prokit. The rear definately sags and the ride quality is terrible. I have never used the DMS springs but I would wait for Sam to get some more of his springs. Also I have the Strano revalved Bilsteins and they perform well but I believe the Koni SA's are worth the extra $$$.
05-30-2007, 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Redlinez
Pro kits are progressive.
LT1 pro-kits are progressive
LS1 pro-kits are linear
The pro-kit ride is great if damped properly but the rears do sag. That is why I opted for the DMS rears. With my set-up I have re-valves from Sam and my car handles great!
If I had to buy springs again, I'd definitely get Sam's.
06-02-2007, 10:29 AM
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DMS!!! But with the DMS springs you will want to get rid of the factory spring cup in the rear and do the hose mod becuase it sits up a little in rear! With the pro kit you will want to keep the factory spring cup and add the hose to it because it sits a little low in rear! I like the DMS Springs!!!!
06-02-2007, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by JayBirdWs6
my prokit sits perfect and rides almost stock. Doesnt sag in the back
Having experience with both I would recommend the DMS springs. I run them with Koni DA's and the rear isolator removed and they ride nice and handle much better than the ProKit, plus the rear does not sag and bottom out all the time like with the Eibachs.
06-02-2007, 01:03 PM
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Originally Posted by SS LS1
For now..............
Last edited by JayBirdWs6; 06-02-2007 at 01:15 PM.
06-03-2007, 12:36 AM
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Originally Posted by SS LS1
For now..............
Having experience with both I would recommend the DMS springs. I run them with Koni DA's and the rear isolator removed and they ride nice and handle much better than the ProKit, plus the rear does not sag and bottom out all the time like with the Eibachs.
Having experience with both I would recommend the DMS springs. I run them with Koni DA's and the rear isolator removed and they ride nice and handle much better than the ProKit, plus the rear does not sag and bottom out all the time like with the Eibachs.
06-03-2007, 08:11 AM
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What Dan said. 
Originally Posted by DansRedz28
DMS!!! But with the DMS springs you will want to get rid of the factory spring cup in the rear and do the hose mod becuase it sits up a little in rear! With the pro kit you will want to keep the factory spring cup and add the hose to it because it sits a little low in rear! I like the DMS Springs!!!!
06-04-2007, 07:03 PM
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I might be a little biased..... ok a lot biased, but I have to ask. What do you know about springs (in general and in particular these)?
I didn't make springs for the hell of it. I had springs done to address issues. My springs are a known rate, which makes them easier to damp at all times since I know what the rate is at all times. I not only have a spring company make the springs, but don't hide the fact I don't make them myself since springs are not easy to make and "unknowns" tend to be more problematic. Mine just flat weight less than the others too (I figured if I was going though the trouble why not make them with a lighter material). The rates and ride heights are proven and pretty much come right off my car. The fact they look pretty good is a bonus, the looks were never a design criteria. Happens that much below where we are I find the supsension travel is compromised as are suspension geometry.
I didn't make springs for the hell of it. I had springs done to address issues. My springs are a known rate, which makes them easier to damp at all times since I know what the rate is at all times. I not only have a spring company make the springs, but don't hide the fact I don't make them myself since springs are not easy to make and "unknowns" tend to be more problematic. Mine just flat weight less than the others too (I figured if I was going though the trouble why not make them with a lighter material). The rates and ride heights are proven and pretty much come right off my car. The fact they look pretty good is a bonus, the looks were never a design criteria. Happens that much below where we are I find the supsension travel is compromised as are suspension geometry.
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