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Old 11-11-2006, 02:54 PM
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im planing on lowering my car and inch or so, i was just wondering what people opinions on springs are. they all seem to be the same to me. thanks guys -dave-
Old 11-11-2006, 04:49 PM
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Had the Pro kit on the SS and didnt care for them, I have Hotchkiss on the Mechan and really like them. The Pro kit didnt have the sporty ride I was looking for, the car had a good stance but thats it.
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the hotchkis is stiffer than the eibach?
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I'm not sure on spring rates but from all the research I did for a 1" drop the Hotchkis was the way to go.

But please, upgrade your shocks also!
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is blackhawk t/a Eric?
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Originally Posted by pro2low
the hotchkis is stiffer than the eibach?
No, the eibach pro kit is stiffer.
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urghhh!! do you know of a thread where it would be more of a comparison? i searched couldnt find anything.
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Might I suggest you call me? I sell those springs, and others. Happy to help you out, and straighten out some mis-information. Like the fact there are Pro-kits that are both stiff *AND* softer than Hotchkis, and that spring rate alone is not what makes or breaks a ride. Soft springs can ride way worse than stiffer springs given the right variables.
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thanks sam! i will definetly call you once i am ready to order them most likely about a week! thank you very much! -dave-




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