whats the best pair of lowering springs
10-03-2007, 11:02 PM
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whats the best pair of lowering springs whats the best pair of lowering springs for my car? I have an all stock suspension 93 T/A with a LT1 and an auto. I wanted to get the eibach sportlines, then changed my mind to the pro kit because i heard the sportlines are soft and bottom out often. I would like a spring that lowers about 1.7-2.0". I'd like a stiffer/higher spring rate and a decent drop. Im also buying an adj panhard rod. Any help would be great. Thanks guys
10-03-2007, 11:21 PM
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Agreed. Couldn't be happier w my Koni S/A & Strano Spring combo. Much better control, firm (sportscar-like) ride, but not too harsh. And the stance is nice.
10-04-2007, 09:07 AM
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there's not really a "best" set of springs.
you can't just buy a set of springs, throw them in, and expect it to work good. if you leave the stock shocks in and don't get an adjustable PHR and some LCA relocation brackets, you'll be gimping your ride. to do it properly:
1) buy whatever springs you want for the amount of drop/handling you want.
2) get a set of shocks that are valved to match the spring rate.
3) get a set of LCA relocation brackets to regain your lost LCA angle so you don't lose traction on launch (would be a good time to replace the LCA's, also, since you'll be halfway removing them anyway).
4) get an adjustable PHR so you can re-center the rear end after the car is lowered.
if you don't know why the above steps are necessary, research, research, research. and call Sam Strano for advice, he knows about this stuff....he won't steer you wrong.
you can't just buy a set of springs, throw them in, and expect it to work good. if you leave the stock shocks in and don't get an adjustable PHR and some LCA relocation brackets, you'll be gimping your ride. to do it properly:
1) buy whatever springs you want for the amount of drop/handling you want.
2) get a set of shocks that are valved to match the spring rate.
3) get a set of LCA relocation brackets to regain your lost LCA angle so you don't lose traction on launch (would be a good time to replace the LCA's, also, since you'll be halfway removing them anyway).
4) get an adjustable PHR so you can re-center the rear end after the car is lowered.
if you don't know why the above steps are necessary, research, research, research. and call Sam Strano for advice, he knows about this stuff....he won't steer you wrong.
10-04-2007, 02:31 PM
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I prefer my springs over DMS's. Of course, I know the acutally working rates of my springs, who builds them, like the fact they weigh less than others, and so on. Yeah, I'm biased. But I wouldn't have bothered having springs made to my own specs (because it's a hassle waiting for them to arrive and all) if there was something else out there that worked the way I wanted.
Yes, my springs cost a bit more than some others. They are also on par cost wise with many others (because @ $269 they also include shipping). But when you consider I make small runs of 100 sets @ a time, and they are imported from Germany, and I can account for all the details about why and how they are the rates and heights they are, I don't think they are a bad deal.
Yes, my springs cost a bit more than some others. They are also on par cost wise with many others (because @ $269 they also include shipping). But when you consider I make small runs of 100 sets @ a time, and they are imported from Germany, and I can account for all the details about why and how they are the rates and heights they are, I don't think they are a bad deal.
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I prefer my springs over DMS's. Of course, I know the acutally working rates of my springs, who builds them, like the fact they weigh less than others, and so on. Yeah, I'm biased. But I wouldn't have bothered having springs made to my own specs (because it's a hassle waiting for them to arrive and all) if there was something else out there that worked the way I wanted.
Yes, my springs cost a bit more than some others. They are also on par cost wise with many others (because @ $269 they also include shipping). But when you consider I make small runs of 100 sets @ a time, and they are imported from Germany, and I can account for all the details about why and how they are the rates and heights they are, I don't think they are a bad deal.
Yes, my springs cost a bit more than some others. They are also on par cost wise with many others (because @ $269 they also include shipping). But when you consider I make small runs of 100 sets @ a time, and they are imported from Germany, and I can account for all the details about why and how they are the rates and heights they are, I don't think they are a bad deal.
10-04-2007, 04:33 PM
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j/k. Im gettin a set of Sam springs as soon as I get my torsen installed 
10-04-2007, 05:23 PM
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Nope.... Germany. Couldn't find the quality and the material I wanted from a US company.
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