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Eibach Pro Kit
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Strano
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H&R
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2.86%
Hochkis
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5.71%
BMR
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14.29%
other
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5.71%
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Lowering Springs!!!

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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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I cant decide with which springs to go! My suspension is stock and I want to lower the car about 1.5'' , please help! What brand would you guys recommend? The car is not a DD , just a weekend and track! Thanks
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 10:09 AM
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I like my prokit.. I only have problems with the biggest of speedbumps.. Like this huge one last night, think I banged my y-pipe good
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 10:12 AM
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i voted strano, because his are designed for performance and looks...where as Eibach (like the sportlines) are designed for looks and give a shitty ride bc they have crappy spring rates
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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i to have stock suspension for now but after mush research and long nights reading ls1tech thread about springs, the stranos seem to be the best. not to low and designed to proform
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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i have a set of sportlines for sale................lol..........$1,000.00free shipping
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 05:12 PM
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Another vote for Strano.
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Old Mar 30, 2008 | 05:13 PM
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I have Strano in my garage waiting for install.
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 04:59 AM
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[QUOTE=R1ch;9042078]I have Strano in my garage waiting for install.[/QUOTE

After the install, post some pics before and after!!!
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I voted strano as well.

Maybe thats because i just ordered a set though...

Like LTLRDSS said after much research they seem to be the best for both performance and appearance.

We'll see when I get back to the states in May...Only 40 some more days!!!!!
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 09:43 AM
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I voted for the Strano springs as well. I have the Strano's on my car right now and love them. I took a set of the Pro Kits off to put the Strano springs on. Make sure you are at least running some Bilstein shocks if not Koni's. I have Koni SA's on the front and Bilstein HD's on the back for a 3rd gen. The stock shocks won't handle the stiffer spring rates.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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[QUOTE=LS1 Freak;9045796]
Originally Posted by R1ch
I have Strano in my garage waiting for install.[/QUOTE

After the install, post some pics before and after!!!
Will do.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 03:26 PM
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What about the LG's? Shouldn't those perform up there with the Strano's?
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 08:48 PM
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I put strano's on the front and kept the rear springs stock to give it a more aggressive stance. I definetely like the way the Strano's look.
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Old Apr 1, 2008 | 08:51 PM
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Anyone have a link to where you can buy Strano's?
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 12:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Quarterracer
Anyone have a link to where you can buy Strano's?
www.stranoparts.com
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Old Apr 2, 2008 | 11:01 PM
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pro kit here...LOVE THEM
Do some research and you'll find that they actually work very well on our cars-contrary to everyones BS on this board

Strano is a sponsor, I am sure he has a nice product as well.

BMR springs and good but only give an inch drop.
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 06:56 PM
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Originally Posted by ERIK@MASPORT
pro kit here...LOVE THEM
Do some research and you'll find that they actually work very well on our cars-contrary to everyones BS on this board

Strano is a sponsor, I am sure he has a nice product as well.

BMR springs and good but only give an inch drop.
I get your point, I like the Eibach's myself, an 1'' drop doesnt do it for me, plus Eibach have been around for years and years!!!
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Old Apr 3, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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well there you go! We put them on a lot of cars, NEVER a complaint, great stance and performance!!!

If not, we would not sell them.
Erik
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